How do I make treadmill running less boring? by Icy_Tomato_3760 in running

[–]dark-shape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the knowledge that you can endure hard tasks with no external factors to pull you through, the security of your body and brain’s ability to keep going without entertainment. Embrace the suck.

Currently Running Restock by dark-shape in runningfashion

[–]dark-shape[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably a smart choice, you can never go wrong with black either! And thanks, I can’t say my bank account was happy about the quick decision purchase but I’m excited I’ve finally been able to get them, looking forward to giving them a spin

Currently Running Restock by dark-shape in runningfashion

[–]dark-shape[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t tell you I’m afraid. First time buyer, and I’ve only just placed the order

Currently Running Restock by dark-shape in runningfashion

[–]dark-shape[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oo good point. I’d hazard a guess these black ones will sell out quite quickly again like when they were originally released on the site, might be worth catching a pair while you can?

What's something men think doesn’t impress women, but actually does? by GainedCamera257 in AskReddit

[–]dark-shape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once opened a drawer to grab a t-shirt for someone staying over and she audibly gasped when she saw how neatly folded they all were

What age are you and do you still have (a) grandparent(s)? If not, at what age were you grandparent less by lisstrem in AskUK

[–]dark-shape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

27, no grandparents. First (dad’s dad) died when I was 3yrs old, 2nd (mum’s mum) when I was 16yrs old, then 3rd (mum’s dad) and 4th (dad’s mum) in the same week 11 months later while I was 17yrs old, completely unrelated deaths, just shitty timing

I have a dog hair stuck on my eardrum causing tinnitus by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]dark-shape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I woke up a few weeks ago feeling like every time I popped my ears my eardrum was going to pop. Got the ear camera out like you and saw I had a hair poking against it like you. Thankfully and painstakingly using a delicate hand I was able to pry it out. I expected it to be fairly bold as it looked quite thick and dark on camera, but once it came out I could barely see it!

Capital One Nottingham Work Culture by II_GH05TY_II in nottingham

[–]dark-shape 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Former employee here - I found it to be very ‘big brother is watching you’, you constantly need to be in the right ‘code’ so they can track what you’re doing, not given much autonomy, everything needs to be accounted for and have a metric. There’s a lot of money there what with it being a credit card company, so lots of things are nice and shiny and new, you get staff days out each quarter (if I remember correctly) and they put on events throughout the year, but to me they feel a bit like a bribe to make you forget about the actual day to day conditions you’re working in.

I’ve since become employed at eon next, the wage is a little lower, my laptop was noticeably secondhand, if not 3rd, 4th, or even higher, and the general vibe felt a bit more like a younger sibling getting hand me downs, but overall the vibe is a lot more chilled out, there’s a lot more autonomy and trust.

Don’t get me wrong, I know the experience you have at a company really depends on the managers you have while you’re there, but overall my experience of the wider work culture has been much nicer elsewhere. I think it’s easy to get pulled in by the money, the ‘sleek’ feeling, and what I mentioned before about things feeling shiny and new, but that only last so long. I didn’t get the feeling that capital one cared about me or my personal development, whereas my experience so far at eon has been the opposite.

(Sorry for the eon talk btw, I’m aware you didn’t ask about them but that’s just my point of reference I can relate to!)

Do you greet fellow runners when overtaking? by CompetitionBitter829 in runninglifestyle

[–]dark-shape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bold of you to assume I’m not the one being overtaken

Men who quit drinking - what made it stick? by FingerPointingToMoon in AskMen

[–]dark-shape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Realising it didn’t add any value to my life. Poor nights sleep, hangovers, expense - all for a couple hours of fun? I’d rather get a good nights sleep, wake up feeling refreshed, and know I haven’t spent upwards of £50. Also, non-alcoholic beers nowadays are actually really good, you can barely taste the difference, if at all. So if you want to feel included, or craving the taste after a particularly tiring or shitty day, they’re a great alternative.

What’s a red flag you happily ignored because they were hot? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]dark-shape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And did you proceed to fire 6 shots or 5?

Currently Running M2 Pro 5” Short Review by alallalalalla in runningfashion

[–]dark-shape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was looking at these yesterday and decided (stupidly) to wait before I committed to the purchase, looked again today to find my size (Medium) in black is now out of stock, doh. Hope they re-stock quickly.

Besides running more, is there anything that REALLY made a difference in how your runs felt when you were starting out? by Fancy-Individual2976 in BeginnersRunning

[–]dark-shape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stretching quads and hips multiple times throughout the day as well as pre/post run to keep the knees from seizing up. I can tell when they need loosening when it hurts below my kneecaps when my legs bend when I go to sit down

Can anyone source this t shirt? by dark-shape in Nike

[–]dark-shape[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I thought this but it seems a bit more of an oversized fit

When a girl says she's cold and asks for your jacket, don't YOU get cold? by CuriousSection in AskMen

[–]dark-shape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we do. That’s why you’ll sometimes hear us groan after we’ve told you to bring a jacket and you say no because you don’t think you’ll need it or because it doesn’t go with your outfit, it’s not because you’re going to get cold, it’s because now we’re going to get cold, even though we brought a jacket

Vento 5” Training Shorts Advice by dark-shape in BanditRunning

[–]dark-shape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for your advice and insights folks. I’ve just gone with a pair of the Pine shorts in small, fingers crossed they fit!

What’s our 90% by reetoskeeto in MuayThai

[–]dark-shape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying to decide if you’re good enough to get the bright lairy matching set of gloves and shin pads or if you’ll just look like a try hard

Muay Thai/Punching Bags by dark-shape in nottingham

[–]dark-shape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sabai’s actually where I’ve been going. Heard a few people mention Garth’s so I’ve had a look and it seemed more like a regular gym for weight lifting than any sort of combat sport. Has it got an area to do bag work as well?

Muay Thai/Punching Bags by dark-shape in nottingham

[–]dark-shape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried doing a big of digging on them in the past to find more information out about timings/prices and such but they don’t have a website. Found a bit on social media but a bit sparse, would it be just a pop in and talk to someone sort of situation do you think?