Shades Marathon Training

SHADES · January 17

Big G - I rarely go to Lidls these days but that's a tempting offer on the tarts.

Cal - hope that niggle clears up quickly.

Ian - I take it you're over the head cold.

I know how annoying the ice is, but it's not worth the risk. We've had a good drying day here and I'm hopeful that I'll be able to do a better run tomorrow.

Ian5 · January 17

Shades-Worst is over,just the sniffs still there,hopefully day or 2 and I'm done.

Rcouture · January 17

Ian - Can’t recall what race you’ve got on this Sunday?

8 miles into the office this morning. Nice to be back on the usual river commute despite arctic conditions. No ice on the Thames path and into the City thankfully.

Ian5 · January 17

Rcouture-Just 4 Villages HM.
Random question,does anyone have any Merino wool kit? One of the tracksmith tops I got is Merino,I wore it today and it was great,but it says they rarely need washing,which seems weird to not wash after a run,to be fair I hung it earlier and it doesn't smell at all.

Rcouture · January 17

Ian - I’ve not got any merino running kit but a couple of normal jumpers. They shrink easily under hot water I think. Is the tracksmith kit good? It’s awfully pricey that’s for sure.

Ian5 · January 17

Yes it says to wash in cold water.
It is good kit,is it worth the money? Probably not but it does feel good,and it was a post Xmas treat for myself,meant to last a long time so in that sense it could be worth it.

Rcouture · January 17

Might have to give them a go. The singlets especially look good.

SHADES · January 18

Ian - no, haven't got any merino wool kit. But I've heard good reports on socks/thermal vests. Mostly endorsed by walkers/cyclists but that might just be as the major commercial brands that we use for running kit don't market it. I'm always a bit wary about the no need for washing, but certainly they are breathable and shouldn't smell and trap bacteria as synthetic kit can do.
I wash all my running kit in a short cool wash now and never have any smell issues. I always use clean kit for every run, except for jackets which I'll use for a few short runs or one long run/marathon before washing.

Rcouture - might be the weather to pick up a bargain singlet, surely they can't be selling a lot of them right now

Had a really bad night with my sciatica and I just can't face going out for a run, feels like -6 here. Heavy frost again and I suspect a few icy patches. Just 2 more days of this awful weather to endure.

SHADES · January 18

Coincidentally I've just had an email from this company, sells merino wool stuff

ARTILECT Performance Clothing

Welshpoppy · January 18

-7C here

I have merino base layers and socks and nice and toasty with them on.

SHADES · January 18

WP - you need them with those sort of temperatures. Are you able to run today or do you have ice?

Big_G · January 18

I don’t have any merino running stuff, but do have some items I use for walking.

I went into the Tracksmith stores in Boston and London. I was quite tempted with a singlet but as I wouldn’t race in it (I use club kit) I resisted.

That’s bad news on the bad sleep/sciatica, Shades

Welshpoppy · January 18

I am waiting till later have to have injection at 11.15 so hoping to run post injection.It looks icy on roads.I over heat normally but somehow dont think that will happen to me today.

SHADES · January 18

Big G - it's the first bad night I've had for a while. It's fine now I'm up and about, just a bit tired which I think is making me feel the cold, even though my flat is warm.

WP - a bit icy here too. Hope you can get out later.

Ian5 · January 18

Shades-Love the bargain singlet comment,take it you haven't looked at their prices 🤣 no such thing as a bargain.
Rcouture-They do have an archive section with some reduced,also sizing is definitely for the leaner athlete.

Big_G · January 18

Hmmm. Hopefully it won’t be another Malta episode!

INFORMATION - FUNCHAL MARATHON 2024

RACE OFFICE

Due to bad weather conditions, which have influenced the normal operation of Madeira Airport, we are forced to postpone the opening of the Funchal Marathon 2024 race office, to 6 PM, on January 18th, due to the lack of necessary material for normal functioning of the race office.

Location: Funchal City Hall - entrance hall

Time:

January 18th from 6 PM to 8 PM

January 19th from 10 AM to 8 PM

January 20th from 10 AM to 7 PM

They’ve also moved the start time of the marathon to the earlier 7am for reasons they say are out of their control. But I’m fine with that as it’ll hopefully be a bit cooler at least, although BBC is saying 16deg at 7am.

SHADES · January 18

Ian - ha,ha. After I posted that I did have a look at the singlets. They look lovely, nice cut, great material. You might pick one up in the sale for less than £100, if you're lucky 🤣

Big G - have they had storms? I read that as the race numbers/chips/t-shirts haven't arrived. What else would be the necessary materials for the race office. Everyone speaks English really well in Madeira so would be unusual to have weird translation of race info that we often get with overseas races.

16 degrees is fine, it's not going to get that much warmer, lowish humidity for the race, sound perfect conditions, don't forget your sun cream 🙃

Ian5 · January 18

Big G-Strange they are bothering to open for 2 hours on Thursday,you'd think it would be easier to start again on Friday.

Big_G · January 18

Not sure if they’ve had storms, but they’re now saying they’re not opening today but 12pm tomorrow instead.

Ian5 · January 18

Bit of a tough day today,car didn't start and battery had died,wife was impressed being woken at 4.50 to drive me to work.
Luckily I'm in my new place so only 10 min drive.Finished early and got it all sorted then got out for a 5 mile jog,took it really easy but it's more snow than ice today.
Looks like it's all due to clear in the next couple of days,hopefully all gone for Sunday.

SHADES · January 18

Big G - it does sound like the race numbers and/or timing chips have not arrived.

Ian - oh dear, not a good start to the day.

We've got a storm with 50mph winds coming in on Sunday. Hope it's not heading your way when you're racing.

Ian5 · January 18

Shades-Yes we are down for the wind,it doesn't seem certain what time its going to hit so just got to hope it comes later.

SHADES · January 19

A slightly better night's sleep but we have icy pavements this morning and a 'feels like' -5. Might leave any running until tomorrow morning when it's going to be 10 degrees warmer 😍

Big G - this one is for you...if you're doing another elevation challenge

Possibility that this may be the last year that Langdale marathon (and half) will be held due to increasing costs, more entries may save the race. This is fabulous race and the hilliest road marathon in the UK, approx. 3500ft.

Langdale Marathon - Brathay Challenges

Welshpoppy · January 19

-7C here actual temps we had snow over night a light dusting but has frozen- everything is glistening white.Not looking good for today to run.

Rcouture · January 19

We are set for >40mph winds on Sunday here but with no rain and much milder temps. Should be fine for my long run as long as I don’t get blown into the Thames.

8 miles into the office yesterday. Will try and do a session around battersea park after work today.

SHADES · January 19

WP - maybe leave it until tomorrow, I expect you'll be ice free then too.

Rcouture - tempo run later today then

Welshpoppy · January 19

Shades I was thinking that but will see if it gets better by 11am.

Cal Jones · January 19

Rcouture, just go out earlier if you can.
I'm heading to a parkrun with Tunde tomorrow so I tried a little test run. I had a few twinges and stopped and walked through them but then it settled and I was able to up the pace a little, so I think I'm fine. Just old and tight, I suppose.
PC decided to throw a wobbly and took several attempts to boot, which is never good for my nerves. I have the laptop as back-up but I can't game on it so it's for internet stuff and that's about it. I guess the big PC is 3 years old now so it may need a new PSU or something. It's been rock solid until now.

Ian5 · January 19

Shades-Going back a little,I'm the same in that I always wash my gear after a run,but I'm currently doing a streak,trying to see how many times I can wear the Tracksmith top without washing it,day 3 now and definitely no smell.OH is not impressed though so think she'll sneakily wash it before I'll give up.
Ice is a lot better today but still around,so stuck to the safe 5m loop I've done,was going to do longer but thought I may aswell keep it to a taper week and go again next week.
Big G-Good luck on Sunday,hope collection etc went well.

SHADES · January 19

Cal - good you're OK to run again now and the niggle has eased.

Doesn't seem that long since you bought that PC.

I don't game but occasionally have a worrying moment that my PC will start to play up. So far it's fine, nearly 9 years old now, but the guy that chose it for me recently died of a heart attack at the age of 52.

Since I retired one thing I noticed is that my IT skills have stalled at the level when I gave up work, so I'd probably find setting up a new PC fairly challenging.

Ian - I guess it's just trusting the technology of the materials in your running kit which are new to you.

I'm sure your OH will scoop it up for the wash when you're not looking 😉

It's zero degrees here now but due to be +5 by the end of the night. 😁

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