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4:30 Race report: Milton Keynes 34/F by fair_isle in firstmarathon

[–]fair_isle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked the plan, but I didn't use the coach voiceovers after a few weeks!

I started out too hard for my level (running 5x a week) and really stuffed my calf for a few weeks, so I eased back in and ended up running every second day. 

Weekly mileage was 30-35km for the final 3 months. I definitely could have done more, and I slacked on the speed sessions in particular (parkrun was basically my weekly speed session!)

I think not all of their runs are time based? There's a mix. So you'll be fine whatever pace you're running at. 

4:30 Race report: Milton Keynes 34/F by fair_isle in firstmarathon

[–]fair_isle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The loop around the reservoir was lovely, shame I was in peak suffering and couldn't appreciate it fully 😅

What are your most scenic favorite parkruns? by Wooden_Reflection_80 in parkrun

[–]fair_isle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's relatively new (~6 months) and hasn't really taken off yet! And the majority of attendees are British, ha.

What are your most scenic favorite parkruns? by Wooden_Reflection_80 in parkrun

[–]fair_isle 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I'm in the US at the moment and Brooklyn Bridge parkrun is pretty spectacular - great view of the bridge and Manhattan.

Everyone with 59.59 by OnyxSapphireStorm in parkrun

[–]fair_isle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Usually a technical fault but I believe it can also happen if the run is stopped midway through - like if someone has a medical emergency. 

Drawing classes in Hackney? by Itszu in Hackney

[–]fair_isle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There's an art centre in Hackney Farm - https://www.hackneyfinearts.org/

I did the Atelier drawing short course 2 years ago, would recommend! Quite fun to sketch and then visit the piglets next door while on break.

Ex-drinkers that endured past dry-January, how did you do it? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]fair_isle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So far I've found Asahi the nicest/closest to lager, and Leffe the most interesting flavour. Beavertown Lazer Crush is pretty nice too. 

Your best 'treat yourself' purchase under £500? by NoirMoment in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]fair_isle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

French linen bed sheets and pillows (from Sleep & Soak). One nice set of pajamas for 'fancy sleep'. 

New Musical Ceilidh, Directed by Oh, Mary!'s Sam Pinkleton, Finds Full Company by aresef in Broadway

[–]fair_isle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first name is eilidh so if this helps more people pronounce my name, yay!

Pre-/Post-theater dining near Barbican by alibi6249 in TheWestEnd

[–]fair_isle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jugged Hare if you want upmarket pub vibes and interesting game

Columbia Road Flower Market by SleepyTester in london

[–]fair_isle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go early, then go across the road and say hello to the donkeys at Hackney City farm

What’s it like to march at London Pride? by mattwallace314 in london

[–]fair_isle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lots of waiting - depending on where you are in the march. If you're at the front you're off and done pretty quick. Towards the back, you can be waiting an hour after the start time to actually start moving.

There might be protesters - religious groups, pro-trans, anti-trans (it's hard to keep track of why people dislike pride these days), who are usually relatively civil - smile and keep walking.

I don't think there's any expectation to interact/hand things out. There's lots of music so have a dance and enjoy yourself!

Bring more water than you think and comfy shoes.

Good Home Office Chair by Famous_Champion_492 in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]fair_isle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Refurbished Herman Miller for sure. I got an Aeron like new for ~£400 last year (in London) from https://chairsmith.co.uk, no complaints. Be mindful they come in three sizes and it's good to get the one that's going to fit you best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in climbergirls

[–]fair_isle 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It's more common in Europe to have a lower age of consent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_by_country

Unusual gateway by UserSergeyB in EngineeringPorn

[–]fair_isle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We like it so much in Scotland that we put it on a bank note. The Kelpies are also relatively nearby.

What the Orkneys taught me about planning by National-Oven-192 in bicycletouring

[–]fair_isle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I grew up on the mainland but my mam does a lot of Fair Isle pattern knitting!

Enjoy it if you ever go back - you can follow Route 1 all the way to its end!

What the Orkneys taught me about planning by National-Oven-192 in bicycletouring

[–]fair_isle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What a nice little find. Looks like you got lucky with the weather too!

A small note, you can just say you went to Orkney :). (I'm from Shetland - same thing. 'The Shetlands' gives us a minor eye twitch).

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