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In 1054
Christian church split in Rome resulting in the Eastern church (Greek Orthodox) and the Western Roman Catholic Church.
Not trying to draw parallels with more current conspiracy theories but, allegedly, the most authoritative contemporary account of the Black Death is found in a report from the medical faculty in Paris to Philip VI of France. It blamed the heavens, in the form of a conjunction of three planets in 1345 that caused a "great pestilence in the air", that created the plague. This was apparently known as the now discredited "miasma theory". The miasma theory (also called the miasmatic theory) is an obsolete medical theory that held that diseases - such as cholera, chlamydia, or the Black Death - were caused by a miasma ("pollution"), a noxious form of "bad air", also known as "night air".
999 is of course the emergency phone number in the UK; not often the case elsewhere, so for example in most of Europe it is 112, whilst in the Americas it is usually 911.
999 is also the emergency number in the United Arab Emirates for Police and Ambulance. 997 is the number for Civil Defense as our Fire and Rescue services are called.
My aim was always to break 2 minutes for 880 yards, the half mile. Managed 2:00.2 a few times, and when it changed to 800 metres I ran exactly the same time, frustratingly. I only realised the other day that 880 yards is actually 804.67 metres, so I probably did run sub 2 minutes for 800!
In terms of the 2020 target I am a little behind, but gradually catching up. I hope.
1220 completed, so 800 to go. For 800 see above!
Still gradually catching up. Long may it continue!
1620 done with 400 to go. 1620 was the year that the Mayflower transported the first English Puritans, known today as the Pilgrims, from England to the New World in 1620.
Glad you're able to run more this year alehouse, going well Big_G and nearly there Matthew!
1121 miles for me so 899 to go.
In 899
Alfred the Great dies after a 28 year reign
In 1289 Pope Nicholas lV formally constitued the University of Montpellier in France; over seven centuries later my daughter was a student there.
1179 miles so 841 to go.
In 1179
Aberdeen is chartered by William the Lion.
The Seven 620 is the fastest production road car Caterham have ever built.
For once I'm actually slightly ahead of schedule! Must be due an injury or illness...or both!
In 1485 Richard III is killed in the final battle of the Wars of the Roses, The Battle of Bosworth Field. It is many years later that Richard's remains are found next door to my old school in Leicester, and the school is now the Richard III museum; Richard is buried almost opposite in Leicester Cathedral.
Pleased to report that for once I am slightly ahead of the game, with 469k to go, having covered 1551k.
In 1551 in England King Edward VI dies of tuberculosis. Lady Jane Grey is proclaimed Queen. However soon afterwards the Lord Mayor of London proclaims Queen Mary as the rightful Queen and Lady Jane Grey is imprisoned after using the title of queen for nine days. Lady Jane grey lived at Bradgate House in Bradgate Park in Leicestershire, and the remains of the house can still be seen. More importantly Bradgate is my favourite place for running!
You seem to be alone on this thread but I suspect that there are a few others (like myself) who are following. I've had one eye on the 2020' distance from quite early on in the year, although I have only contributed to the 1000' thread.
My 12' morning run brings me to 1684' for the year, so far. Happy running everyone!.
I've been injured (achilles) the last few weeks so unfortunately very little running, although I've been cycling which I think/hope has kept some kind of fitness. I did 7-miles this morning and it felt good, so fingers crossed I'm (cautiously) back on the running. I did DNF a 10K race on the weekend as a precaution really, but I seem to be able to run at an easy pace with not too many issues at the moment. The last few weeks have been 14, 0, 9, 17 and 7 so far this week, so I'm on 1765, with 255 to go.
In 1765, Joseph-Nicéphore Niépce was the first to make a permanent photographic image.
So passed 2020 kilometres.
in 1295
Marco Polo returns to Venice after travelling for many years along the Silk Road.
In 1706 the Treaty of Union agreed that England and Scotland would form Great Britain from 1st May 1707. Wonder how soon it will be before a new treaty agrees to separate the two countries.
In 1777 The Stars and Stripes is adopted as the flag of the United States.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
I've now done 1829 miles so I've got 191 to go. I think I'm right in saying that we've got about 8.5 weeks to go so for me it's 22 miles a week average needed. If the achilles issue stays away, I'm hopeful....but we'll see!
The Metropolitan Police Act 1829 was an Act of Parliament introduced by Sir Robert Peel. The Act established the Metropolitan Police of London (with the exception of the City), replacing the previous apparently disorganised system of parish constables and watchmen.
Ace of Base's "Don't Turn Around" was recorded at 191bpm and is apparently a good song to run to.
So that leaves 100 and in honour of my granddaughter who is half Peruvian-
In the year 100ad
1828 km completed, so 192 to go.
1828 saw the opening of London Zoo, and the 192 is the bus that you would get on from Stockport to Manchester!
1430 miles so far for me so 590 to go...
In 1430
The trial and subsequent burning at the stake of Joan of Arc for heresy
I have done 1928k so far this year 92 to go
In 1928
Happy running everyone.
My son was only 3 on this day.... 1990
Doing well, Wabo! This time next week and it will be target met! I am a little way behind but getting there: 1874 completed so 146k to go.
1874 in the UK seems to have been a busy year with two prime ministers, Lawn Tennis being patented, Aston Villa Football Club being founded, and the Factories act which introduced the 56 hour working week and outlawed the use of children as chimney sweeps.