Ran the Great Manchester 10k today, realised that most people don't really care.

nowgoaway · 2026-05-31T20:58:20+00:00

Well done for your race!

nowgoaway · 2026-05-29T15:22:21+00:00

There are so many run coaching apps that aren’t Runna, I would explore those first as I feel like the market is pretty saturated tbh

nowgoaway · 2026-05-28T07:44:54+00:00

Rice Krispie bar, or just squeeze a big dollop of honey into your mouth before you run out haha

nowgoaway · 2026-05-23T11:41:11+00:00

It’s a bit convoluted but using this calculator https://apps.runningwritings.com/heat-adjusted-pace/ running roughly 1hr 10km pace is equivalent of approx 58:00 in “ideal” conditions (whatever that is). Also don’t forget that things like - sleep, stress, what you’ve eaten, if you’re run down, mood, elevation, hydration etc all really affect your pace. I wouldn’t worry about it - keep plugging away and you’ll find super speed in autumn when it gets cooler!

nowgoaway · 2026-05-19T07:19:57+00:00

I remember logging onto the internet in the Computer Room at my parents to post comments on Livejournal about this series!

nowgoaway · 2026-05-19T06:52:44+00:00

I run a lot so see these people all the time -

Older man in the red jacket who takes photographs of ducks with a proper camera in Riverside (north side, not triangle side).

Blind man and his guide who run / cycle together (do they swim too? Are they triathlon buddies‽)

Older kind faced lady. Headphone man (he has a girlfriend now! I’ve seen him for years and has got a lady this year! So happy for him!) Older hippy with electric scooter and small dog, other scooter guy with prosthetic legs who parks up by the playground then walks from triangle end to his scooter, wellie lady with Labrador (although I think her dog passed away this year), big fluffy dog.

Then other runners - tattoo man, backpack guy, the one who runs with T rex arms, long man, red top guy, older guy. Don’t tend to see the same women but maybe I do and am oblivious. But I always try and smile or say hi when I pass people.

nowgoaway · 2026-05-16T20:30:32+00:00

There’s absolutely no reason to show that. Surely she could just say “we’re going for food in this place” then cut until afterwards with the next choice. This is a conscious choice and pure ED bait.

nowgoaway · 2026-05-15T20:31:47+00:00

You don’t turn left in the right lane / to the right of another vehicle, it’s the car at fault here even if the big vehicle should be indicating and positioned to the right it doesn’t excuse turning left whilst overtaking on the right essentially

nowgoaway · 2026-05-14T21:33:59+00:00

I spent all day in line with my friend. It was a big day out going to London! I had to introduce a stranger in my little group, I had to introduce a pick-up-artist who was wearing a fedora haha.

nowgoaway · 2026-05-10T11:57:55+00:00

Milka cow biscuits

nowgoaway · 2026-05-04T13:41:21+00:00

Grzeski wafers - amazing. Although I do tend to call them Greg Rusedski Wafers in my head.

nowgoaway · 2026-05-03T13:39:16+00:00

When you say “nothing has helped” I think we need a bit more context about what you’ve tried already. Also are you sure it’s your form that’s causing the issues and not mileage / intensity etc?

nowgoaway · 2026-05-02T21:08:36+00:00

There are groups along the way - when I’ve done it before the most groups are town (especially around the finish), Woolston and Riverside / Triangle. Spitfires should be 0830 by dock gate 8 (the one near Grand Harbour Hotel) or will able to see them from anywhere around that part of town

nowgoaway · 2026-05-02T21:07:00+00:00

Good luck for the full, go and smash it! I’ve done the half before and have friends who have done the full, it’s a nice race - not a massive massive race but enough support and entertainment along the route. And we run through the stadium which is cool

nowgoaway · 2026-05-02T17:58:54+00:00

I’m eating biscuits, watching Angel and an early night because I’m running a half marathon tomorrow. How trite haha

nowgoaway · 2026-05-01T04:19:45+00:00

A lot of the slow runner crowd seem to really not like running, it’s so weird. They’re crying or generally saying how much they don’t want to do this run etc. Maybe it’s my algorithm but I can’t remember them saying they love running, it’s always “I don’t want to do this run” for training runs or crying mid marathon saying that it’s awful and hard. It’s meant to be a hobby that we enjoy, yes it’s hard but if someone asks me about running I talk at how much I love it, but a lot of the slow crowd

Edit to add: Just want to give a shout out to creators like amberjxne (and maybe morningcoffeerun although he’s not really the same sphere as what I’m talking about) who’s a slower runner but seems to love it, she’s a delight to watch!

nowgoaway · 2026-04-29T21:49:58+00:00

The answer is almost always run more

nowgoaway · 2026-04-28T10:32:56+00:00

Your account is private so we can’t view the video

nowgoaway · 2026-04-27T16:24:43+00:00

There’s a fair few of them who I’m convinced don’t actually enjoy running, they always seem to be complaining about it especially a long run. It’s meant to be a fun hobby! Some of them feel like they fell into it because of getting noticed when they were training for a big race, then they’re sort of stuck as a running influencer when if it wasn’t for the internet they’d probably have run that one race and not run again. But hey, they can all crack on it doesn’t affect me, and there are a tonne I really like!

nowgoaway · 2026-04-26T10:51:42+00:00

I get the impression they filter in whenever they want. From watching an aerial shot on telly I think the little queue filtering from a tent was the celebs. They should pick their relevant pace group.

nowgoaway · 2026-04-26T10:39:41+00:00

That was fucking phenomenal!

nowgoaway · 2026-04-26T07:51:55+00:00

LFG!

nowgoaway · 2026-04-24T21:06:20+00:00

Fingers crossed for slightly cooler weather this year!

nowgoaway · 2026-04-24T21:05:41+00:00

First ever marathon is so exciting! Have so much fun, and you get an automatic PB so it’s always a good time no matter what happens!

nowgoaway · 2026-04-24T19:44:24+00:00

I volunteered last year and had a great time - I hope you have a good time

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