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  • Well that’s 31 runs done this month.
    I’ve had a back injury and a terrible cold this week, which made it extra shit
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  • DeadmanDeadman Frets: 3852
    edited January 2020
    Serious question. Does enhanced fitness increase tolerance  to alcohol? I’ve had a bottle and a half red here and I’m barely half cut.
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  • Deadman said:
    Serious question. Does enhanced fitness increase tolerance  to alcohol? I’ve had a bottle and a half red here and I’m barely half cut.
    No I don't think it does.

    Bye!

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  • DeadmanDeadman Frets: 3852
    edited January 2020
    Deadman said:
    Serious question. Does enhanced fitness increase tolerance  to alcohol? I’ve had a bottle and a half red here and I’m barely half cut.
    No I don't think it does.
    Thank fuck for that

    edit: cheers Drew!
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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 27345
    edited January 2020
    Failed this week.

    "Office" Xmas party midweek, followed up with a Physio session the next day wiped me out.

    Hopefully get day2 of wk5 done tomorrow, and then day3 on Sunday, but I’ve missed a couple of days.
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  • IamnobodyIamnobody Frets: 6887
    King85 said:
    As a contrast to minimal I'm currently wearing Hoka Cliftons with their extra cushioning and have found them really comfy so far.

    Best trainers I ever had were Nike lunarswift 3s though

    I've never tried a minimal but I'm not sure my technique would be good enough to get the most from then tbh
    Thanks - I was reading the other posts above and thinking were my Brooks Glycerin 17 shoes a waste of money!

    They are really comfortable - I’m pleased with them. My Mrs got Hoka Arahi 3s she’s equally happy.
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  • King85King85 Frets: 631
    Well that’s 31 runs done this month.
    I’ve had a back injury and a terrible cold this week, which made it extra shit
    That's a great achievement bud especially in the face of injury and illness!
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  • mcsdanmcsdan Frets: 451
    January total: 10 runs, 115km

    Does anyone have advice for how to modulate training as you get closer to a race?  I'll be doing my first half marathon on March 8.  Recently I've been doing 3 runs per week: typically 1x16km and 2x6km.  I was planning to gradually extend the long run to about 20km, to give me confidence I can actually complete the race distance!  Is this a good idea, and if so should I time it so that I then back off for a while immediately before the race?
    Excellent, great training so far.. With 16km/10m under your belt you’ll be fine for half marathon. If you can get up to 18/20km it’ll help for the race but not essential.

    Do your last long run 2 weeks before the race and nothing pushing too much. Have a 2 week taper with long run about 12-14k (8-9 miles) the week before. This should feel fairly easy effort.  So with other runs:-

    2 weeks before: 6,5, 12-14k (this long run is week before race)
    week leading up to race:  5k, 3k ( 2 days before) , 21k  big day

    Nothing too strenuous after 10 days to go. Just hold back a bit.

    good nights sleep at starting 2-3 nights before race. Evens out pre race nerves and sleep issues. 

    carb load starting 2 days before ideally after the last 3k run. Suggest to start day 1 carb loading with more fibrous food. Day before have lighter food. This gives the body a chance to properly digest/process and time to restock carb stores. eat a normal breakfast on race day. Don’t eat anything different before the race I.e. nothing you don’t normally eat before a long run.

    make sure you’ve worn all clothing options before the race and run in them ideally on long run. No surprises for race day. No chaffing. Certainly don’t buy new trainers for the day!!

    hope this helps. 
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  • mcsdanmcsdan Frets: 451

    Well that’s 31 runs done this month.
    I’ve had a back injury and a terrible cold this week, which made it extra shit
    Brilliant. ( runs not back/cold) Assume you’ve done RED January.?
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  • mcsdanmcsdan Frets: 451

    TTony said:
    Failed this week.

    "Office" Xmas party midweek, followed up with a Physio session the next day wiped me out.

    Hopefully get day2 of wk5 done tomorrow, and then day3 on Sunday, but I’ve missed a couple of days.
    Nothing to worry about. You may find that a short break has allowed some additional recovery and you’ll carry on progressing. It takes around 10-14 days before any fitness is lost so you’ll be fine. 
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  • I think I'm getting ill. I just did a very basic 1h20m walk round the block (big block!) and my body fuckkkkiiinnnngggg accchhhheeesssss!

    Bye!

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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 27345
    I think I'm getting ill. I just did a very basic 1h20m walk round the block (big block!) and my body fuckkkkiiinnnngggg accchhhheeesssss!
    Next time, don't stop in *all* the pubs.
    ;)

    mcsdan said:
     It takes around 10-14 days before any fitness is lost so you’ll be fine. 
    That's good to know - thanks!
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  • musteatbrainmusteatbrain Frets: 871
    edited February 2020
    mcsdan said:

    Well that’s 31 runs done this month.
    I’ve had a back injury and a terrible cold this week, which made it extra shit
    Brilliant. ( runs not back/cold) Assume you’ve done RED January.?
    I’d never heard of it until this thread. I was actually doing German volume training (10x10 every 90 seconds) on my legs with reasonably heavy squats 3 times a week. 
    I thought if I ran every day on tired legs if I could make it through the month I’d get some growth on the damn things. Seems to have worked as I’ve put on 2kg and my work pants are now a bit too tight.
    I don’t recommend it, I think I’ve been lucky to not get a proper injury rather than just a niggle.
    3 weeks seems more sensible
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  • mcsdan said:


    I do love the sandals though. The thicker type with a z-strap are the ones I gravitated towards, they have a bit more protection for uneven form, although I have a pair of the thinner thong type which feel much nicer. The foot just feels completely free in the thong type. The problem has always been rain and a slippery footbed, leading to painful abrasions.

    The Z-strap are what I was thinking of but couldn't remember the name!! I've heard good things about those.
    Xero shoes Z-trail are what I have, the most expensive option. I find the sole doesn't last all that long, and I notice that instead of a free replacement pair when they wear out, the company now offers a 60% off voucher instead. Fair enough but I think their original promise of thousands of miles longevity didn't quite go as they planned.
    Some folks like water, some folks like wine.
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  • The soles on innov8 shoes are the hardest wearing of any trainer I’ve had. I can really recommend them for trails
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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 27345
    Back on track the treadmill.

    Sort of repeated day1 of week5 tonight, as it was almost a week since I did it first time around, but added 3mins extra on the end because it was feeling reasonably easy.  Upped the speed for the 3mins to 7mph too.

    That got me to exactly 2.5miles (=4km), or 80% of target distance.  5k is  looking quite achievable with 30mins as a target time.



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  • mcsdanmcsdan Frets: 451
    mcsdan said:


    I do love the sandals though. The thicker type with a z-strap are the ones I gravitated towards, they have a bit more protection for uneven form, although I have a pair of the thinner thong type which feel much nicer. The foot just feels completely free in the thong type. The problem has always been rain and a slippery footbed, leading to painful abrasions.

    The Z-strap are what I was thinking of but couldn't remember the name!! I've heard good things about those.
    Xero shoes Z-trail are what I have, the most expensive option. I find the sole doesn't last all that long, and I notice that instead of a free replacement pair when they wear out, the company now offers a 60% off voucher instead. Fair enough but I think their original promise of thousands of miles longevity didn't quite go as they planned.

    Thanks, I'll check out. :)
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  • mcsdanmcsdan Frets: 451
    The soles on innov8 shoes are the hardest wearing of any trainer I’ve had. I can really recommend them for trails

    They so are. I have 6 year old mud claws and they are still used every year. Great brand, one of my favs.
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  • mcsdanmcsdan Frets: 451
    TTony said:
    Back on track the treadmill.

    Sort of repeated day1 of week5 tonight, as it was almost a week since I did it first time around, but added 3mins extra on the end because it was feeling reasonably easy.  Upped the speed for the 3mins to 7mph too.

    That got me to exactly 2.5miles (=4km), or 80% of target distance.  5k is  looking quite achievable with 30mins as a target time.




    Well done TTony. Things do get in the way of running but it's the commitment that really counts. You're doing fab :)
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  • djspecialistdjspecialist Frets: 901
    edited February 2020
    Today I did my longest run to date: 18km

    Then rewarded myself with a large steak and a couple of pints for lunch!
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