Lockdown 2021 Run Challenge

backinatracksuit · January 29, 2021, 7:26pm

I’d need to do 40k this weekend to hit 300, think @fenwaypark is on a similar figure
I might do 25 but I don’t have the energy levels for 40

Fran · January 29, 2021, 8:01pm

Jaysus, I did 150 last April and it nearly killed me

Fran · January 30, 2021, 9:23am

Done, @Julio_Geordio, 103km for the month, will try and get out on Sunday to make it 110

Bandage · January 30, 2021, 9:39am

@Big_Dan_Campbell think you were recommending a Brooks running shoe lately? Any links to offers? Are they comparable in size to other brands? Would my size 10 Adidas translate to size 10 Brooks?

Locke · January 30, 2021, 9:42am

I use Brooks. Great running shoe.

EstebanSexface · January 30, 2021, 9:43am

Fair play to you, Fran.

Biff_Egan · January 30, 2021, 9:46am

Sports Direct have them. You probably won’t get cheaper than that but might not want to enrich Mike Ashley.

Big_Dan_Campbell · January 30, 2021, 9:47am

Sizes are the same as others from what I’ve found. My 10s are a good fit.

Got mine off elvery’s but not sure if their sale is still on

Bandage · January 30, 2021, 9:57am

Thanks lads.

backinatracksuit · January 30, 2021, 10:05am

Adidas running shoes are generally a small fit, you may prefer a 9.5 in Brooks.

What kind of shoe are you looking for? I might be an outlier but I’m not gone on brooks , or Nike (except for streak) for running shoes.

Saucony are my brand of choice though obviously I have loads of pairs from different brands

caulifloweredneanderthal · January 30, 2021, 10:11am

I like the Brooks @Bandage

I’m on the older model of these: https://www.therunhub.ie/Brooks-Ravenna-11-190340667374-44882/

There’s a bit of support in them which is handy for a plodder like me.

Running shoes are a very individual thing. I’ve a relatively narrow but quite long foot (12-12.5) so I find it difficult to find things that work for me.

caulifloweredneanderthal · January 30, 2021, 10:13am

I’m on 80km for the month.

I’ve 16km trail loop planned for the morning. If it goes to plan, I’ll pass the 2000 metres elevation but just fall short on the 100km. I wouldn’t be too disappointed with that. I can’t push Xavier beyond the 16km at the moment. The route we are planning take is where he fucked his ankle a few months ago about a km in.

Raylan · January 30, 2021, 11:00am

Tell Xavier he’s a surrender monkey

caulifloweredneanderthal · January 30, 2021, 11:18am

There’s probably a time limit in how long we can be out for too. The Guards usually don’t bother setting up checkpoints til mid morning

flattythehurdler · January 30, 2021, 11:18am

Did 14, 12 and 14 this week.
Al was a bit sluggish this morning which pulled the group average down to 516 per km.
It transpires Al had 1and 1/2 bottles of red wine last night, and “a few cans”
I’d have been in A&E

flattythehurdler · January 30, 2021, 11:19am

Hoka are my favourite running shoes,but I’m in Nike at the minute.

flattythehurdler · January 30, 2021, 11:20am

Ps I’m going to try and find my watch charger today.

Julio_Geordio · January 30, 2021, 3:47pm

Predictably enough I didn’t stop at 4 but instead drifted into 7. But I suffered it anyway. 100km @Fran I won’t be doing another step this month.
Now for sub 25 mins next month (and 14 beers tonight)

Spidey · January 30, 2021, 3:52pm

Have 4k left to do and planned to trot out and finish at pub doing takeaway pints but weather is too bad. Tomorrow’s another day

Juhniallio · January 30, 2021, 5:01pm

Stick me into the intermediate there @caulifloweredneanderthal. It’ll give me something to abuse @Thomas_Brady about and if it’s in anyway close at the end of the month I may challenge @Spidey to a live race on the beach on the 28th.