Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

bingham67 · 24 Jul 2019 at 12:32

If anyone needs any running underwear by the way these are my go to at the moment I have been through all kinds of brands including runderwear.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0725LX6W5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Been out for 10 mile today but only walking and running intervals due to my injurys it is proper tough in the heat.

bingham67 · 25 Jul 2019 at 12:20

Out for a 6 mile run today back to my Adidas Boston 7 from my New Balance 1080v9 and no problem in my right leg for this run.

I notice how much lighter they are also can absoloutely fly in them but it tough in the heat my times were slipping today.

The Darkness · 25 Jul 2019 at 18:21

Did an easy 5 miler at lunch. Kept to shade as much as possible and wasn't too bad. Looking forward to more normal summer temperatures!

The Darkness · 26 Jul 2019 at 18:06

Fartlek today. Much more comfortable, even the rain felt good.

bingham67 · 27 Jul 2019 at 12:49

Nice 9 mile today @ 9:09 avg pace loving that rain the gods medicine :cool:

Spacedeck · 29 Jul 2019 at 13:43

Just got in from running 5.47 miles at a pace of around 11.23, ran it in 1:02:17. It's pretty warm outside today

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It felt better than the last run and as this is only the second run back, it's good to see I'm improving again.

Martynt74 · 29 Jul 2019 at 13:46

I need to get out soon. Not ran since last Sunday. Wanted to go yesterday but hangover and heavy rain successfully put me off.

Just bought a pair of Brooks Ghost 12. I've given up with the On Cloudflyers i bought. Barely used them recently and been using my Asics GT2000 which are a bit knackered.

Also set myself a goal of 100 miles for August. I've had various weeks where i've hit 25 miles in a week but rarely done it consistently. I usually average around 60-70 in a month so should be a challenge without being too difficult.

bingham67 · 29 Jul 2019 at 19:06

Entry open for the Liverpool marathon next year in May im severely tempted having not been able to get into the London one.

https://www.runrocknroll.com/en/Events/Liverpool/Register

Shoeyuk · 29 Jul 2019 at 19:31

Did 8km on a route I forgotten about, I made a mistake of forgetting it had a big hill in the middle of it.

bingham67 · 30 Jul 2019 at 15:02

Run 11 miles today legs feeling heavy and problem flared in my right leg again but managed to get 9:32 avg mile

Martynt74 · 31 Jul 2019 at 08:07

Yay. Finally went for a run this morning after intending to for the last few days. New trainers felt comfy straight off which is a bonus. Only issue is i had a cheap baselayer on and forget it always makes me overheat even when it's not that hot. Towards the end i actually felt like i had a pain in my left chest!

Got back to the gym for a shower and threw it straight into the bin. It's an old one from before i wised up to the act that spending a little extra on running clothes makes a big difference!

Also @Ian_Eb Fat Camp starts today. Weighed myself and was exactly 107kg. Figure if i post updates in here it's extra motivation!

Ian_Eb · 1 Aug 2019 at 09:23

Err Ok

I can do likewise tomorrow morning (At work now)

Still not run anywhere, but I did get to spend the day yesterday unloading our freshly flooded caravan of all the wet bits and speaking to insurance, so that has to have consumed some calories!

jpaul · 1 Aug 2019 at 11:59

So what do folks use to wash gym/running/cycling wear very thoroughly, from time to time, to remove all sweat , I had been using biotex but it is biological.

I was about to buy some of this Halo stuff last night in Sainsbury
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/halo-proactive-sports-wash-laundry-detergent-1-litre/
it says it is non-bio, which you want otherwise it will destroy natural products - rubber/lycra/(smart)wool.
but the container says don't use it on wool - what the hell ?

Instead I ws now wondering if a disinfectant to use with non-bio is better , so this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dettol-Antibacterial-Laundry-Cleanser-Sensitive/dp/B01GQ9J220

[I cant find any previous reference to Halo in OC which is surprising as there are few 'sports' clothing friendly washes
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikwax-Tech-Wash-Lt/dp/B011AG42RY costs the earth ]

EDIT: I capitalised part of the URL's and the link is destroyed ???

Martynt74 · 1 Aug 2019 at 12:14

To be honest i just use regular Bold and no fabric softener and then put the washing machine on "sports wash" mode. Sometimes put some of those little Fabreeze pellet things in too.

I have found some stuff can still hold smells after though so might check out that Halo sports wash stuff.

(Also your links are still broken)

Ian_Eb · 1 Aug 2019 at 12:16

Mine just go in the wash with everything else. We don't use fabric softener on anything anyway, so that isn't an issue either.

Spacedeck · 1 Aug 2019 at 15:20

I wash mine with Halo detergent at 30°. Seems to do the job well.

Just got back from another run, same route as before but was using the alternate breathing pattern of 3 in, 2 out. Seemed to work really well, sometimes I think I just need to convince myself to keep going and not stop. I ended up running the 5.47 miles in 58:58. I'm hoping that by the time next year when I have the 10k, I can atleast run it in under an hour, just a little more to push on!

Yucca · 1 Aug 2019 at 18:01

Hey folks

Whats the best website to see all the up and coming running events in the UK? I have googled it and loads of different websites come up but cant seem to find one thats all inclusive......

Ideally to include tough mudder type events also.

jpaul · 1 Aug 2019 at 23:09

jpaul said:
Instead I ws now wondering if a disinfectant to use with non-bio is better , so this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dettol-Antibacterial-Laundry-Cleanser-Sensitive/dp/B01GQ9J220

so went for that ..@Asda - seems safe enough ? looks a bit like the domestos punchline

Ian_Eb · 2 Aug 2019 at 08:53

Argh! @Marvt74 114.12Kg.

Knee still playing up, but taking running kit on hols with me with the intent to cycle and run when I can

(As long as physio tells me I can do. Appt on Tue)

Martynt74 · 2 Aug 2019 at 08:57

We'll both get there. Although i did have a chicken kebab in naan for tea last night....

@jpaul
I've added this to my shopping for the week. Will let you know how it goes
https://www.ocado.com/products/ecozone-sports-wash-bio-detergent-286771011