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155k this month, that's more than I did in the entirety of 2019!

My training plan of running pretty much daily but most runs being easy is turning out to be good for building strength and resilience without any injuries flaring up or getting too fatigued. Some random pains and tenderness afterwards sometimes but nothing that's sticking around.

21:35 in my 5k TT benchmark (which felt horrible as it was the first proper 5k effort since September). My previous PB was 21:59, is it realistic to aim for a sub-20?

Oh, sorry. Got excited about introducing someone new to Utopia.

I mean, it's not a million miles away is it. We're just missing the heroes who save the world from the evil network.

It's an excellent TV show, and I recently discovered both seasons are available on Amazon Prime. Worth watching if you have it.

Edit: Watch the original Channel 4 series from 2013, not the US remake.

Does anyone find that your recorded pace varies a lot depending on what device/tech you use? At the moment I'm using a hilarious plethora of technology to record the simple act of running and they're all giving me slightly different results both during and afterwards.

Tech 1: Apple Watch so I can see my pace on my wrist
Tech 2: Apple Watch uploads to Nike Run Club
Tech 3: Wahoo HR strap connected to Wahoo app because the strap is more accurate
Tech 4: Wahoo app uploads to Strava for le kudos
Tech 5: Wahoo app also uploads to TrainingPeaks for my coach (and my own nerdiness)

My Apple Watch and Nike Run Club clock me running far slower than Strava or TrainingPeaks (which are also slightly different despite coming from the same device). Which one is closer to reality?

Re: not knowing your estimated track speeds, I now have a running coach (because I realised the only way I was going to get better at running without injuring myself again was to pay someone to tell me to run slower and less far) who is getting me to set benchmarks for these specifically.

So this Monday my session was to go and do a 1-mile time trial (easy warm up - 1 mile all out - warm down) and today I did a 1k time trial. I imagine shorter and longer ones will be coming next and it's good to have some January times to compare against as the year goes on.

So sorry to hear that James.

Thanks – thought that might be the case but wanted to ask in case informal visits were a thing during lockdown. Guess I'll go check out the Regent's Park track then, thanks for the tips.

Goals for 2021:

• Focus on running for a year to see how good I can get at it if I really try
  
• Don't overtrain and get injured like I usually do
  
• Improve my time at the Hackney Half in May
  
• London Marathon or another marathon sometime in autumn
  
  

On another note, does anyone know if it's easy/a good idea to sneak into the running track at Finsbury Park? I need somewhere flat to do some speed runs and it seems like the best option but its always closed.

The new 'rules of origin' rules are mind-boggling...

https://twitter.com/faisalislam/status/1344018202301444096

Yes. This time around I know a lot more people personally who have had a positive test (4 in the last two weeks vs 0 during first wave). Although half of it is probably because it's much easier to get a test this time - I'm pretty certain I had it in March but didn't get a test because they were telling people with mild symptoms to stay home so don't know for sure.

They've changed over the weeks but included variations of split squats, hip thrusts, calf raises, glute bridges with a resistance band and side planks. Lots of single leg of each so your weak leg can't hide. I also was supposed to start a gym plan using bigger weights - leg press, barbell - but only managed one visit before we went into Tier 4.

Got some new running shoes for Christmas (Nike Zoom Tempo Next%), went for a run today - my first sort of progression run (10 min easy, 10 min hard, 10 min easy, 10 min hard) since giving up fast running when I got injured.

Wow. I didn't realise shoes could make such a difference. In 8k I beat nearly every PB except my 5k which was only 15 second off. The weeks of physio work to strengthen my calves, glutes and weak left leg has no doubt helped too...

Anyway, running newb revelation complete. Just thought I'd share as it's brightened up my Boxing Day and made me much more excited about 2021!

Jonny69 1x PI neon pink 1x neon green
Greenhell
Aroogah - 2 x PI in Neon Pink and 2 x Clint Neon Orange
zazkar 3x PI variety of best colours please
Mark - 3x PI neon pink, neon lime, reflective. If the mix is a pita dealers choice.
aglet - 3×PI — pink, reflective silver & a surprise please
paininthe - x3 variety
moocher - 3x PI + 2x Clint dealers choice
ElGonzo - 2x PI in Neon Pink
ArfurPill - 2x PI in Neon Pink
Citron - 5x PI in Neon Pink
Doubleodavey - 2x PI + 3x Clint dealers choice
'your pal' fizzy bleach - 2x PI (pink and orange)
Baz schmaz 2X neon pink Clint. + 2 reflective silver clints. + 1 surprise.
PornishCasty - 3x PI in Pink, Lime & reflective please!
Black math - 1 x PI in pink, 2x Clint in pink
Scoot - 2x PI in Neon Pink

I'll put you out of your misery: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ellingworth-rejoins-ineos-as-director-of-racing/

Can confirm that Manni_o is a brilliant physio and it's worth seeing an expert if you have a pain or injury - I went because I kept getting a pain in my ankle/calf every time I tried to up my distance or pace and he's diagnosed so many things that were off with my body (major things!) and given me super targeted exercises to do every day to not just help my ankle get better but to be a much better and efficient runner generally. It's spenny but worth it - especially if you have health cover via work which will pay for it.

He also limited me to a daily 1 mile run which was annoying but it means I've run consistently for three weeks without aggravating my ankle so now I'm allowed to do 2k every day...it's definitely the best way forward to keep it small and steady.

Planning to do a marathon next year - ideally London Marathon if I can wangle a spot somehow (missed the ballot entry).

Will you also never buy SRAM components or Canyon bikes?

Thank you for an interesting few minutes on Wikipedia reading about the Charge of the Light Brigade.

This part sums it up neatly: "...and the assault ended with very high British casualties and no decisive gains."

Yep. Nice one Boris.

Get yourself a pair of these. Yes, Uggs are super lame, but who cares when your feet are so warm and toasty? (Plus, I don't wear them outside the house)

Also, maybe try thermal leggings/long johns because your legs are probably colder than you realise if your feet are getting cold. I've been living in my new £14 extra warm Uniqlo Heattech ones.

It keeps you warmer when you're not moving, which is good if you're like me and get perilously cold the second you stop riding. It stops me from shivering like a whippet at coffee stops. I also like the hi-viz stripes.

I'd personally only be wearing it when under 10 degrees but it depends how hot/cold you run. I tend to go for a long sleeve jersey and the Brevet Insulated Gilet (best bit of kit ever) in anything warmer.

I feel sick, this is too much.

I've just got the Pro Team Winter Jacket (in purple! Jazzy!) and a long sleeve Pro Team baselayer for exactly this.