Running

I’ve decided to take the week off and just do yoga and my hip/groin almost instantly felt better

Yes, their (potential future) customer response impressed me.

Wohoo managed a sub 25min 5k. Last one I did was the GPS failing and only measuring 4k and I was gutted.

Well done

Ta next goal is sub 23. 🏃

I've found that my quickest 5k was in a recent 5 mile road race - 21.17.

Sounds like they've had a logistics nightmare.

I made a carry thing for my tiki torch from an old alpkit gamma headtorch strap. It holds the torch in the perfect spot for a long press flashlight mode via my thumb, so I'm less likely to drop it on a run.

This was part inspired by the wild sky gear (on ebay) tiki headband I picked up to use with the LE as a rear safety light.

Anyway, might be of use for others who have or are getting the tiki.

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Utter nightmare. Weather is pretty poor.

I wonder if they might shift it to spring and try to do two next year.

Anyone happen to own saucony peregrine 11 and endorphin? I love the fit of the peregrine and want to know whether sizing and fit is similar.

Was up on the Dodds today. Weather utterly awful. Coldest and wettest I have ever been on a run - unable to do zips, open drybags and the hail in my eyes made it tricky to see the ground. Thank goodness it could be cut short.

Top work. Did you feel you pushed it or did it come as a surprise?

Thanks. Bit of both really.
Wanted to try and complete the 5 in the low 30s (35.15 in the end) and the route had a couple of good hills and about 300m trail/footpath about 2/3 along to contend with.
Happy all round.

I've not got the peregrines just the endorphins but they fit the same as fast twitch and virratas and they have more room in the toe box than the type A. If your worried about them being any narrower or shorter than what your used to they shouldn't be . Just the stack takes a bit of getting used to.

Thanks, I like some space in the toe box so they should be ideal.

Apart from my Altras they're roomier in the toe box than all of my Asics, Nikes and Inov-8s. The Endorphins are also my absolute favourite

Love my Endorphin Speeds!

Re: taking gels during marathons, I'm a bit minimalist, but mainly for the rather unscientific reason that I hate carrying or taking them. I've got into the habit of downing one just before the start, and taking one about halfway or into the second half. For London this year I supplemented with a few gulps of Lucozade Sport given out on the course. I do think that "hitting the wall" is an overstated danger if you've (a) trained (b) carb-loaded and (c) paced yourself properly.

Been taking things fairly easy since London, putting most of my efforts into the indoor rowing machine, up to 60 mins sessions. Will build a bit more of a base over the next few weeks before trying some time-trials to see if I can get some decent V40 ("lightweight"!) rankings.

I quite fancy the endorphin shift for marathon training over the winter and then maybe switch to some speeds closer to the race.

@PhilPub: That was similar to my previous marathon strategies; minimal. I'm now wondering that wasn't enough carb replacement as unlike you I've always faded toward the end. Took a SIS Beta gel (40g carb) halfway on yesterday's long run, instead of the Coke Energy I have been drinking. This change meant more carbs and no caffeine buzz. Missed the caffeine, but felt further away from feeling empty of energy in my legs, should have taken two as 80g carb would be better amount. Will try the OTE drink next week. The SIS sat ok in my stomach. Its got a powerful taste of Refresher sweets. Another thing is the sticky gel gets everywhere and the packets are fiddly to carry and stash.

I may be mistaken but I’m sure I’ve read that 40g carbs is the most we can metabolise in an hour so taking 2 might not have the desired affect.

Edit: 60g according to this https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/sportives/article/sp-Sportive-Tips---Eating-and-drinking-on-the-day-0

Yes, my weekend run is around 2.30 (including a few walking breaks). I took 40g at 1 hour, so could have taken another gel at 2 hour probably. 80g in one load is overkill I agree, especially on a 75% effort training run.

I still haven’t worked out my perfect feeding schedule for long runs, I’ve tried combinations of everything over the last few years but haven’t settled on what’s best.

I can’t figure out whether it’s best to start off on the sugary carbs from just before the race/ run or whether it’s best to start later into the race, I’m not a fan of the ups and downs you get from the gels and sweets.

Yeah, when I was running longer and slower recently I enjoyed stopping to break and eating real food. Marathon length and under doesn't seem appropriate to do that. No time to chew or digest. So it's carb delivery gels, drink powders, shot blocks I suppose. The best video I watched on my recent researching was by Sage Canaday:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMxP7EfP6z8

Anyone recommend a good backpack to run commute with?

I use OMM.

Capacity based on what you need carry. Much above 15l to 20l and it's getting to be a chore.