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Last year there was a cold virus going round that was evil and lasting 2 weeks at least for some, I know a few runners that had it and they were very poorly with it.
Maybe they don't phone to remind you of a forthcoming phone call? I hope they do call ASAP as you've been waiting so long.
Shades, I had seen that about the NB but not ordered just yet. I do have some 1080 V10s unopened still. Yes, it was the Alphaflys I couldn't get on with - they rubbed my arch and I couldn't get rid of it, so I had to send them back.
As for the cold, my energy levels have improved since last week but I have a bit of upper chest tightness and a slight cough still, plus some catarrh so I've not tried running again yet. I feel better later in the day, and I also (no idea why) feel worse after eating.
Good that you'll see a sports cardiologist too as you can get sports specific advice, rather than take your chances with a non running doctor perhaps.
Distance running does cause changes to the heart, another muscle that responds to training.
Maybe you have a mild chest infection?
Big G - V12 are on the NB website
https://www.newbalance.co.uk/1080/?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=403890339&cq_con=1224856174275472&cq_term=new balance 1080&cq_net=o&cq_plt=gp&msclkid=1e7833c54f151241b9d951ede3fe27a2&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UK_Brand_Shoes_HeroModels_Phrase&utm_term=new balance 1080&utm_content=1080&gclid=1e7833c54f151241b9d951ede3fe27a2&gclsrc=3p.ds
I like the apricot V12s....I guess they are going for the parkrun market with those.
I doubt the orange 1080's are aimed at the parkrun market, I expect the colour choices are made in the USA. They've offered the 1080's in a wide range of colours so I expect there'll be more colours to choose from soon. I've got 3 different colours of the v10 and I think there's another 4 colours I could have had. My preference is still the black and white.
Big G-I seen Jasmin Paris is in the race,currently on her 3rd loop.
I didn't get that email off sportshoes either so must have unsubscribed at some point.
Decided to take a rest day today,last day if an 8 day stretch tomorrow so will run after work,then Friday before we drive to Southampton.
Cal, that is good news from the appointment, and also that the cold seems to be getting a bit better too.
I am feeling a bit better today so may chance a little run later this morning. Not sure if my Garmin will work - I recorded a walk yesterday and the data was corrupted. It has been temperamental about talking to my PC for a while so I've taken this as a sign that it's on the way out (it's over 2 years old - that's usually how long they last me before they go wrong). Anyway, I've ordered a FR55.
Unfortunately my bean to cup coffee machine has also chosen this moment to die. That's a much more expensive proposition to replace so I am going to see if De Longhi can fix it (they do services and repairs but it's an older model now). I am currently drinking coffee I've made using some coffee bags I bought for when I did the Yorkshire marathon and had to stay in a Travelodge. They are three years old.
Rcouture - the blue in the 1080's is a lovely colour, really smart looking.
I can't find any reviews for v12, looks like they might not yet be released in the USA. Maybe as UK is a smaller market and with shoe companies having supply problems for once UK will be first
That's good about the achilles, maybe it was some sort of tiredness. I get the dull ache from too far in lower drop and then it's gone when I go back to higher drop shoes.
Cal - I only use my Garmin when I'm running but I keep Garmin Connect as one of my pinned tabs and I noticed the website had crashed yesterday. I've just had to refresh it a few times now to get it back this morning, seems OK now.
Good news you're feeling a lot better today, I'm sure the phone call yesterday has helped too.
That's a serious issue though about the coffee machine
8 miles this morning. Knee not a 100%, a few twinges but mostly OK. My last run was Sunday but with 3 days off I felt I hadn't run for weeks. So much lighter today I could get out at 6 a.m. and one of the benefits of earlier daylight is more wildlife and I got within 10 feet of a buzzard that was on a fence post. He was obviously surveying his breakfast as he didn't want to fly off but as I ran past he swivelled around to follow me with his beady eye until I had passed. No kingfisher on the way home even though water level was back to normal.
Have cancelled Stretch class and gym because of my knee.
Big G - bad luck re the Streakflys, I guess that's due to limited supplies, good hype for the shoes though. Are you able to go on a wait list?
How's the foot?
Talking of limited supply chains, when I went back to the garage yesterday they'd had a delivery of one new SUV which they'd parked rakishly in the showroom as the only new car they had.
Good news for me, a hefty bill but it was £150 less than I expected for the amount of work. And they power washed my car to get the moss off that I couldn't.
Are they unisex?
Shades, there isn't a waiting list that I am aware of. I have 'favourited' the shoes in the Nike app but I don't think that does anything in terms of informing me about any new availability.
Foot is much better, but still a little bit sore and although I feel I could run, I just want to wait a bit longer. I have a rough idea of getting along to parkrun this weekend for a trot out, but I will see.
Just about to jump on Zwift and race the Team Time Trial
I did ask earlier, are they unisex?
I was tempted but decided against it,when I looked there were some available on the Nike site but I still have plenty of vaporflys with not many miles on.
Shades, you are correct...yesterday's walk uploaded today (it's odd though as I tried to upload it manually to Strava yesterday and it wasn't having it, hence me thinking it was corrupted.) Still, I've got a Forerunner 55 coming tomorrow. I had been considering replacing the 45 for a while now as the strap's on its last legs and as I said before, it's a bit finicky when I plug it into my PC...sometimes works first time no issue and other times it takes several goes at plugging and unplugging before it'll work. My 25 got like this before it started throwing up more serious issues (like not recording runs). And I'd rather have a reliable watch for my big races. The other thing is that it has a much better battery (20 hours in GPS mode) so I can be confident it'll get me through my first ultra.
Anyway...aside from the coffee machine calamity, I was feeling better today so I did venture out for a run. First mile felt decent (other than legs complaining after not being used for nearly 2 weeks)...second was a little harder but decided to go for the third, which felt quite laboured going over the railway bridge but better once I was heading down the common.
Most running socks are now unisex and even if I buy a size down from my actual size they rarely fit properly as a women's specific sock would do.
Cal - glad your Garmin Connect is now working again. You'll need it for the 55.
Touch wood, my 45 is OK for now. But I've found over time a GPS watch is like a marathon runner and starts to have a few niggles. We all need a watch we can rely on.
I think 20 hours should see you through your first ultra. 😉. Have you entered that ultra?
Don't worry about Manchester, you'll get round OK.
Also been busy with an OU assignment and work, no real update for work but been told early April we may/ should know more.
In other news passed my latest module for insurance diploma, one more module to go on that.
Will have a read back on here in a bit :-)
RCouture, bad luck on the Nikes, but the Adidas seem great shoes too.
Cal, I did see Wiggle had what appeared a bargain on the FR35. It seems a lot of watch for £85.
Went for a nice lunch and walk today on Bolberry Down near Salcombe, which is about 1hr drive from me. There is a 3-lap parkrun there which I hope to get to soonish (it is my nearest event that I haven't yet done). Tigg enjoyed the run out
Manchester Marathon number has turned up in the post today.