Lockdown 2021 Run Challenge

[count_of_monte_crist]

i’ll find a flatter piece of land.

Hill will stand to me in the long run…

[flattythehurdler]

It sort of is. A decent coat and shorts last years though, and cost about three months of a gym membership. Throw in the health both mental and physical benefits, the amount you save on booze cos you’ve a run in the morning, and your well in the black.
I’m trying to justify buying a second pair of running shorts which are £70 , and that’s half price on sportpursuit.

[Locke]

I wear normal running tops either long or short sleeved. Then I have a running gilet that’s reflective so throw that on if its wet or dark. But a proper trail jacket will be the job for you, a purchase for life.

[count_of_monte_crist]

what did you go for?

[caulifloweredneanderthal]

The Salomon Bonatti.

I was on the IMRA (Irish Mountain Running Association) looking at recommendations a while back and quite a few mentioned it. I’d been keeping an eye on prices for a few weeks, and Wiggle threw an extra few quid off when I looked last night. Not much change out of €120, but I’ll get years out of it.

[caulifloweredneanderthal]

[Bandage]

@Juhniallio

Great post. This lacks the vigour of February cos lads cant just fly out and do 10k on a whim, (with the exception of the over funded seniors). Week 3 will be moving week though as lads need to post a time in case they get injured drinking by themselves or trying on new running gear and are unable to post a time in the last week.
On a personal note, it’s a tough one. Having battered @Thomas_Brady and @Bandage in the 5k I’m now Kildaring my way round a new division and expect to be roundly battered but you never know who will fuck up. Gotta dig it out.

I must say, it was very noble of you not to post your 10km time yesterday given you stopped the clock for a breather twice on your route.

[caulifloweredneanderthal]

@flattythehurdler

trying to justify buying a second pair of running shorts which are £70 , and that’s half price on sportpursuit.

That’s spicy for shorts. One of the lads from home was up here a few weeks ago, and he’d a grand pair of New Balance shorts on. Said he found them somewhere for €16 reduced and they were the best shorts he ever got, so logged back on and ordered five more pairs.

[flattythehurdler]

They are actually reduced from £169. I kid you not. Still, I wear them loads. I’ve just bought another pair. They better fcuking last. Herself bought me some ronhill ones for my birthday but they are high leg and I’ll never wear them. I’m a 33 waist if you want them. I’ll send them over. Never worn. Expensive enough I’d say, I’d rather they were getting use.

[Thomas_Brady]

I need a jacket now.

Fuck me, it’s endless.

Does keeping cool add a few seconds to your time @caulifloweredneanderthal? I wear big thick hoodies which are usually soaked by the time I’m done.

[flattythehurdler]

Yes it does. I run in short sleeves unless it’s minus outside, then I put a compression base layer on.

[Thomas_Brady]

For all my Samoan qualities , I’m still only 33 waist

[caulifloweredneanderthal]

If you are trying to run fast, wear as little as possible. I will be doing my 10km effort in a short sleeve Ronhill running tee shirt. No need for extra layers if you’re working on speed.

The hoodies might be useful for training, like the boxing lads, for knocking off a good chunk of that extra weight you’re carrying about.

[Thomas_Brady]

I’m managing my hammer this time… Going when I feel good. But you lads that run every day , is it a case that you’ve just built up the miles in the legs and can handle it or what? What’s your recovery after a standard run, lots of water and a stretch/foam roll?

[Fran]

@Thomas_Brady

I’m managing my hammer this time… Going when I feel good. But you lads that run every day , is it a case that you’ve just built up the miles in the legs and can handle it or what? What’s your recovery after a standard run, lots of water and a stretch/foam roll?

A double IPA and a spliff

[Fran]

Gave you a follow there @flattythehurdler

[TheUlteriorMotive]

@Thomas_Brady

For all my Samoan qualities , I’m still only 33 waist

That’s chunky for 63 inch tall

[count_of_monte_crist]

33 waist and a saggy hole, that’s why your hammer is troubling you

[TreatyStones]

@Thomas_Brady

I’m managing my hammer this time… Going when I feel good. B

I’m the same now. Hammer isn’t right.
Went for a very handy run yesterday and could feel it after a few km, so going to give it a break for a few days and see how it is Sunday.

[Fulvio_From_Aughnacloy]

Going to try a 7/8km tomorrow morning.