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I've had a full refund for Warsaw, which is really good. I've requested the Frankfurt voucher, minus the €20 admin cost.
In shoe news my local Aldi last night had their running shoes in stock for £19.99 I think it was. I would have picked up a pair for trail running but they didn't have any in my size. They looked okay to me - very similar to some Asics I thought. A bit heavy I suppose but I'd have taken a chance I think. If they were no good they would have become gardening shoes as my current ones, which are an old pair of running shoes, have seen better days!
Shades, yes, I've entered the race. I wouldn't normally pay that for a 10K but I am definitely in PB shape so I want an official time for my records. Same as that 5K I've entered - I think that was £13.
That's good that the temperature is dropping in your flat. I forgot I had a thermometer in my office, it's at 28 too.
Big G - I'm not surprised it was 99% this morning, I did notice on the BBC app it was temperature 20 with a feels like of 23 when I went out, but today I just felt that I was sweating far more.
You should feel like a kid on their birthday at that price
Good news on Warsaw refund, I haven't requested voucher from Frankfurt but will do so today.
I've had a pair of running shoes from Lidl before and they were fine, I think I only got about 250-300 miles out of them. Since then they haven't had my size.
I'm glad you've entered the 10k ready to go for a PB, will that be the shoes debut race? I can't see you wanting to use them at Plym Trail
Still no news from Weymouth or Swindon Halfs. Both are quite large events so I guess their chances are quite slim, but at the same time both seemed hopeful. I'll keep checking and keep my fingers crossed.
Looking at the Trotters Facebook page, people seem pleased to have been back at training last night. There were 30 slots and 24 got booked; to be honest I was expecting it to be fully booked but that didn't happen, although this week had only 2 days notice. Not sure how many turned up, or if anyone turned up having not booked - I'll ask Chair later. The system is good as it allows people to cancel their own bookings, and there were a lot of changes in the last couple of hours, so it means me or Chair don't have to mess around with that side of it, which would be very time consuming. It's a good system. Next week's sessions automatically get made available at 7pm today; the session titles are loaded up for the next few weeks, and that's it which means I don't have to do anything manually to make them available.
Shades - That's the problem with this weather...all the washing and clothes changes!!
9 miles with 3 at MP/tempo pace today, reps were 6:39/48/38.
Races are struggling to get permission from councils/police etc to go ahead, that's probably the delay in confirming race info.
I'm sure training would have been full at Trotters last night if it had been cooler.
Steve - well done doing tempo miles in this weather
https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/08/joshua-cheptegei-is-going-for-the-5000-wr-in-monaco-can-he-break-it/
It’s being streamed via BBC I believe.
Temp's creeping up now - my flat really holds on to heat. It usually takes a few days post-heatwave to get back to normal (and it will be 29 degrees today so hardly cool, just not quite as hot as it has been). Tomorrow looks better at 25 degrees.
Eurosport have restarted some live cycling. There was a race last week, and this week is quite a big one - Criterium du Dauphine. I think I'm right in saying that this was one of Bradley Wiggins' favourites, winning it a couple of times, once in his lead up to winning the TdF I think. It's going to be a very busy few weeks for the teams as they're cramming a lot of races into a very shortened season.
Bonn marathon has just been cancelled. Just saw it announced
I sometimes buy the wide fit if there's an option, rather than go up a half size as it's usually the extra width that I need rather than the length.
Thanks for the reminder re Diamond League, it's on BBC RB tomorrow evening so I'll record that.
I'm already recording the cycling, highlights programme on ITV 4, I think it started yesterday.
Blackberries look good, I'll get out when it's a bit cooler.
Cal - not too long to wait for your race then, lots of us racing that weekend.
My flat is the same, the heat builds up over the few days and then takes a few days to cool down again.
Before I moved here to a purpose built flat my previous flat was in a house about 100 years old. Big thick outside walls meant that in hot weather it never got too warm for comfort and didn't affect sleeping either.
Have you any options left?
My sister lives in an old school building with similar thick bricks. Did you find in your old house that it got super cold in winter?
Yes, my old flat could be cold in the winter, I rented there and the heating wasn't really adequate. I was younger too and not so bothered about the cold, now I like my comforts.
I know it’s just a pair of shoes, but initial impression is that they feel great! They’re very different to any running shoes I have - there’s hardly any movement in the sole if I try and bend it, but at the same time they’re very soft and springy when just walking/jogging around in doors.
I’m going to take them for a short run at some point and just test them before deciding whether to keep them but they feel really good around the house at least. It feels like they almost force a different running style - I can’t explain it but because of the rigid sole, they almost force you up more on your toes it seems. It’s a strange feeling compared to normal so I wonder if I’ll get used to it?
Cal/Steve, any thoughts on that aspect? Do you run in a different way in them, or do you just run normally?
The last few pairs I've bought have been like that with that bouncy feel, mine don't have the carbon plate or the price tag though.
Big G ATW haven't given any indication of how they are going to set runners off but they have said that they are in no rush. Quidco/tcb will honour pretty much anything as long as you dont use a different offer code. I didn't realise you've ordered shoes before I sent you that code. Shame about aldi shoes not being in your size, will have a look next time I'm in but imagine will be sold out too.
E mmy I don't usually come back from a run in a sweaty mess either but my step daughter asked me if it was raining when I came back today lol
Cal, well done for getting out running with lack of sleep and with the humidity. Wouldn't worry too much about your heartrate as alot will be down to the weather and sleep.
Ian another vote for Abingdon, I had a brilliant race in 2015, my watch measured 150ft elevation for the course.
Have heard eurosport aren't covering DL any more? Hope BBC continue to stream it. Had a WJ friend and her 3 kids round for afternoon tea yesterday which turned into an afternoon tea with several bottles of fizz and beer polished off and a dominos pizza.
Struggled to sleep last night, spend a few hours in the garden under the gazebo before staying downstairs. Had storms this morning which has cleared the air. Went out for a 10 mile run but struggled towards the end. Taking positives from it that it's the first double figure mile long run for a few months and my leg muscles in my thigh were aching by the end, usually I don't feel anything.
I have just shared a code with Big G, each month I get a 10% and free del from sportshoes from fairlands, whilst I'm second claim there I can use it, if anyone is interested just pop me a pm.
That's another significant step for you running 10 miles, especially in this weather. Hope the leg is OK, is it just sore from getting used to running again?
Thanks for the offer of a code.
Thanks Cal/Shades, probably they'll be okay when I actually run in them then. Hoping it'll be in a day or two, although if it's wet I won't bother.
I went out and did 6-miles this afternoon. I happened to get back just before a shower, although I would have appreciated a down pour whilst out. Pace-wise it was a decent run out on that route though, compared with this morning's anyway. That's 13.5 miles running for the day again, plus the 5-mile walk earlier.
Good running all. Sounds like quite a few races on the horizon. I’ve heard nothing about Battersea park on the 6th of September though I assume it should be ok since Runthrough test 10k at Tatton pk has gone well.
Leg just sore from being used, hopefully will get stronger with time.
big g good mileage for the day,
rcouture think you’re right assuming runthrough’s race will go ahead, especially as their trail race was a success, probably just subject to any possible local lockdowns.
considered a swim this evening, weathers not great and legs feeling trashed. considered taking my pullbouy and doing an arm work out then saw the session was full so will try tomorrow.
been told we will be going back in the office from mid September, team been split into three 2 work from home and one in the office on a weekly rotational basis. Be nice to see a few people and restore some normality
Rob, hope that goes well and you'll be fine with the marathon distance by October. Do you have a time in mind for that?
Rcouture, that was a real cloudburst wasn't it! Rather glad as it's cooling down now although it's still pretty hot in my flat.
Big G: that's some impressive mileage! Good luck with the shoes.
We were due to have a big storm here but nothing has come over
You've had a big improvement in your paces in the last couple of weeks, despite the unfavourable running conditions.
Robert - I think the DL highlights might be on BBC1 on Saturday, not 100% sure.
Do you have physio rehab exercises for your leg or is it just a case of getting used to the running again?
That's good news about going back to the office on a rota system. I don't work now but if I'd been WFH this long I think I'd really miss the social side of working. Will you be able to drive to work or will you use public transport?
Big G - not like you to make an accounting error like that
Emmy - will the new quarantine rules affect you, had you planned a visit to the UK?
8 miles this morning. Disappointed that no sign of rain overnight, another hot and restless night. But as I was getting ready for my run it started to rain and by the time I went out was torrential, water pouring down the road and flooding the gutters etc. But undeterred I set off in the rain, had to wear my reflective vest as it was so dark, and had a lovely run splashing through the puddles. When the rain stopped it became all hot and steamy and really unpleasant to run in, made the last 3 miles very hard. Legs much better today, just a bit of tiredness but my glutes are still sore, hurts to sit down and stand up. 🤕 Gym later, but upper body routine today.
Shades: yes, unfortunately. We were planning to come over in the last week of August but that won't happen now
9k for me this morning. 95% humidity and it felt very tough!