http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:26:27 +0000 MyBB http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1911 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:12:09 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1911
Am going along with an ex-race walker friend from Spain, who is coming to stay in Brighton for 3 months. If I can get them put on my insurance I suppose one option would be to take my motorhome and find a campsite close to the start. If anyone has any experience of the Amsterdam Marathon including travel/accomodation tips they would be much appreciated.

Just need to start some training now but I'm not going for a time, just want to try and enjoy the race.

Julie ]]>
Am going along with an ex-race walker friend from Spain, who is coming to stay in Brighton for 3 months. If I can get them put on my insurance I suppose one option would be to take my motorhome and find a campsite close to the start. If anyone has any experience of the Amsterdam Marathon including travel/accomodation tips they would be much appreciated.

Just need to start some training now but I'm not going for a time, just want to try and enjoy the race.

Julie ]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1910 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:12:20 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1910
I've done the deed this afternoon. It's only a security upgrade, so don't expect to see any changes. I'm hoping it will plug the gaps that the spam bots were exploiting. If it doesn't I'll put Plan B into operation.

Do please tell me if you notice any problems.]]>
I've done the deed this afternoon. It's only a security upgrade, so don't expect to see any changes. I'm hoping it will plug the gaps that the spam bots were exploiting. If it doesn't I'll put Plan B into operation.

Do please tell me if you notice any problems.]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1909 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:47:24 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1909
On Sunday 19th September at Chiswick Park, we hold an event called Yellow Umbrella Day (http://www.yellowumbrelladay.com) in aid of 3 charities - Shooting Stars, Kids Cookery School and the Log Cabin.

I was hoping a few of you West Londoners might be interested in joining the race (registration on website) and making a difference to those charities involved

Many Thanks]]>
On Sunday 19th September at Chiswick Park, we hold an event called Yellow Umbrella Day (http://www.yellowumbrelladay.com) in aid of 3 charities - Shooting Stars, Kids Cookery School and the Log Cabin.

I was hoping a few of you West Londoners might be interested in joining the race (registration on website) and making a difference to those charities involved

Many Thanks]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1908 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:56:29 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1908 Run and Become: Motivation and Transformation in the Brighton Marathon - Exhibition
It may be rubbish, on the other hand it may not.]]> Run and Become: Motivation and Transformation in the Brighton Marathon - Exhibition
It may be rubbish, on the other hand it may not.]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1906 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:25:46 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1906 Well, I have applied for and got accepted for Brighton next year, and unbeknown to me Mr SW has done the same. I have put on about 4 pounds in weight in addition to the 4 pounds or so that I put on training for the marathon that makes me at least half a stone heavier than this time last year, it makes me feel a little glum, but Mr SW is nearly 3 stone heavier than when he did London with me way back in 2006

I have been running. I have got out at a couple of times a week every week since April but for nothing longer than 5 miles or so. I have been enjoying my running and am still feeling reasonably fit but seem to have been so busy doing other stuff that running has taken a bit of a back seat. I have done a stone sculpture course, spent hours at my allotment, mostly watering during the long drought here in the North West, still at least it proved it doesn’t always rain in Manchester! Made loads of ice cream, sorbets, jam etc from fruit from the lottie, attended umpteen orchestral rehearsals for the concert on Saturday (Brahms 4, Tchaik. Romeo and Juliet and Korngold Violin concerto (the last one is pants) and I’ve cycled to work each day. So I haven’t been idle.

I have bought and read “Born to Run” I really enjoyed the story lines but I remain unconvinced that running barefoot is the way for me to go personally. In my hippy-ish teenage youth I mostly went barefoot all summer long, - much to my Mother’s distaste. I lived on the coast in North Norfolk at the time so the pavements etc were fairly clean. At school we were only allowed in the gym barefoot, I remember that playing basket ball in bare feet used to leave some impressive friction blisters under my big toes. I naturally plant my heels rather heavily and did even when I was a 7stone 3 waif. That’s the way I walk, and that’s the way I run. I suppose I could be re-educated but at my age and considering I mostly run on pavements, I don’t think the benefits would be that great. I’m quite happy wearing my Asics Gel Kyanos, in fact they suit me so well I forget they are on my feet, I don’t suffer from back ache, knee pain or any of the other usual problems when wearing them(touch wood!) I also have a sneaking suspicion that if I tried barefoot running my plates might end up looking like this: see attachment
http://therunningbarefoot.com/
If I look after my feet I hope to get in a few more years running before I have to hang up the Kyanos (incidentally I just bought another pair on Sports Direct they had nearly 40 squid off the normal price )]]> Well, I have applied for and got accepted for Brighton next year, and unbeknown to me Mr SW has done the same. I have put on about 4 pounds in weight in addition to the 4 pounds or so that I put on training for the marathon that makes me at least half a stone heavier than this time last year, it makes me feel a little glum, but Mr SW is nearly 3 stone heavier than when he did London with me way back in 2006

I have been running. I have got out at a couple of times a week every week since April but for nothing longer than 5 miles or so. I have been enjoying my running and am still feeling reasonably fit but seem to have been so busy doing other stuff that running has taken a bit of a back seat. I have done a stone sculpture course, spent hours at my allotment, mostly watering during the long drought here in the North West, still at least it proved it doesn’t always rain in Manchester! Made loads of ice cream, sorbets, jam etc from fruit from the lottie, attended umpteen orchestral rehearsals for the concert on Saturday (Brahms 4, Tchaik. Romeo and Juliet and Korngold Violin concerto (the last one is pants) and I’ve cycled to work each day. So I haven’t been idle.

I have bought and read “Born to Run” I really enjoyed the story lines but I remain unconvinced that running barefoot is the way for me to go personally. In my hippy-ish teenage youth I mostly went barefoot all summer long, - much to my Mother’s distaste. I lived on the coast in North Norfolk at the time so the pavements etc were fairly clean. At school we were only allowed in the gym barefoot, I remember that playing basket ball in bare feet used to leave some impressive friction blisters under my big toes. I naturally plant my heels rather heavily and did even when I was a 7stone 3 waif. That’s the way I walk, and that’s the way I run. I suppose I could be re-educated but at my age and considering I mostly run on pavements, I don’t think the benefits would be that great. I’m quite happy wearing my Asics Gel Kyanos, in fact they suit me so well I forget they are on my feet, I don’t suffer from back ache, knee pain or any of the other usual problems when wearing them(touch wood!) I also have a sneaking suspicion that if I tried barefoot running my plates might end up looking like this: see attachment
http://therunningbarefoot.com/
If I look after my feet I hope to get in a few more years running before I have to hang up the Kyanos (incidentally I just bought another pair on Sports Direct they had nearly 40 squid off the normal price )]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1905 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:36:07 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1905 Another sweaty outing around the concrete trails of the Hawks Landing Gold Course in Orlando, a rusty jet-lagged plod on arrival home followed this past Sunday with an even rustier, more jet-lagged wobble to BlackCap with my two remaining hounds.

There's a stirring in the RC Brotherhood and that's a good thing. Too many Child's Head burgers have taken their toll, adding a layer of blubber to an already burgeoning middle. I've re-joined the spinners at Bridge's House of Fun, the second session of my come-back being this evening. Spin is great. 100% cardio workout, barely noticable impact on sore or under-used limbs. Ideal for the slobs amongst us; I'll try to get along at least twice a week to help my return to the trails.

Tonight's session kicks off with Sanctuary from the Cult and finishes with Duelling Banjos - with the class divided into two groups, cycling each other to death on our static Keisers - followed by The Chain, the Fleetwood Mac number associated with the BBC's coverage of Formula One. It ends in a thrashing crescendo and we're urged to keep pace by our manic mounted instructress. Legs and perspiration fly in an orgy of sweaty mayhem until we slump as one across our liberally doused machines. There's a satisfying pool of liquid forming beneath my bike; more lard wrung from my wobbly carcass.

It's a start.]]> Another sweaty outing around the concrete trails of the Hawks Landing Gold Course in Orlando, a rusty jet-lagged plod on arrival home followed this past Sunday with an even rustier, more jet-lagged wobble to BlackCap with my two remaining hounds.

There's a stirring in the RC Brotherhood and that's a good thing. Too many Child's Head burgers have taken their toll, adding a layer of blubber to an already burgeoning middle. I've re-joined the spinners at Bridge's House of Fun, the second session of my come-back being this evening. Spin is great. 100% cardio workout, barely noticable impact on sore or under-used limbs. Ideal for the slobs amongst us; I'll try to get along at least twice a week to help my return to the trails.

Tonight's session kicks off with Sanctuary from the Cult and finishes with Duelling Banjos - with the class divided into two groups, cycling each other to death on our static Keisers - followed by The Chain, the Fleetwood Mac number associated with the BBC's coverage of Formula One. It ends in a thrashing crescendo and we're urged to keep pace by our manic mounted instructress. Legs and perspiration fly in an orgy of sweaty mayhem until we slump as one across our liberally doused machines. There's a satisfying pool of liquid forming beneath my bike; more lard wrung from my wobbly carcass.

It's a start.]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1904 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:05:06 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1904 nfl jerseys wholesale online" is legit.

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]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1903 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:19:22 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1903 Blues Brothers is appropriate for a few us here at RC it seems who need to get back on the road and pound out a few kilometres.

It's been a quiet time lately: for me especially, running has been pretty well non-existent for many weeks now. I've had plenty of lay-offs over the last few years, but nothing like this. My belly has swelled, I've had to swap to a longer belt, and the bathroom scales are telling me things it has never told me before: the relationship, it seems, has soured. And it's not the bathroom scales who are to blame.

As usual, this period of non-running snuck up on me, luring me into its territory without a hint of awareness on my part until it was all way too late. It's true that for several weeks I was flourishing under a new regime of hard work (house renovation and maintenance) and I was actually fitter than I've been in ages despite the lack of running. I was lighter too than i had been for years. However it came to an end and in the space of four short weeks I became a veritable blob (at least by my standards), and I don't like it.

This morning, therefore, I took to the great outdoors in what was a short, ugly, slow and somewhat embarrassing run. But a run it was, and it felt strangely exhilarating, unworthy though it may have been. And in something of a revelation, I've discovered that one of this state's most significant walking trails, the 250km Great Northern Walk which runs northward from the centre of Sydney to the city of Newcastle, passes within 700m of my home. A major highway passing between it and my house had previously stopped me exploring that area, but now I've found it and it's great - just what the off road shoes were bought for (photos below)!

I've kept half an eye on the RC forums recently and I've been disturbed by the quietude here. Not only quiet, but then the spam bots kicked in and made it an ugly place. (Thanks, EG for cleaning those up). I guess many of us here maybe have reached many, or most of our running goals and have less to write about, but it would be a huge shame to see the forums close down for lack of interest. To think the annual Almeria half marathon RC "AGM" could become in jeopardy doesn't bear thinking about. Not to mention Connemara, which looks to me as though it should be an additonal annual event.

I'm happy to commit to making an effort to drop in more often and help keep the forums alive, but it needs a few more people doing the same, I think. We can't rely on EG and Sweder to keep the place going by themselves - they have busy lives too.

Dropping back into Blues Brothers mode; let's catch the Katy, people.]]> Blues Brothers is appropriate for a few us here at RC it seems who need to get back on the road and pound out a few kilometres.

It's been a quiet time lately: for me especially, running has been pretty well non-existent for many weeks now. I've had plenty of lay-offs over the last few years, but nothing like this. My belly has swelled, I've had to swap to a longer belt, and the bathroom scales are telling me things it has never told me before: the relationship, it seems, has soured. And it's not the bathroom scales who are to blame.

As usual, this period of non-running snuck up on me, luring me into its territory without a hint of awareness on my part until it was all way too late. It's true that for several weeks I was flourishing under a new regime of hard work (house renovation and maintenance) and I was actually fitter than I've been in ages despite the lack of running. I was lighter too than i had been for years. However it came to an end and in the space of four short weeks I became a veritable blob (at least by my standards), and I don't like it.

This morning, therefore, I took to the great outdoors in what was a short, ugly, slow and somewhat embarrassing run. But a run it was, and it felt strangely exhilarating, unworthy though it may have been. And in something of a revelation, I've discovered that one of this state's most significant walking trails, the 250km Great Northern Walk which runs northward from the centre of Sydney to the city of Newcastle, passes within 700m of my home. A major highway passing between it and my house had previously stopped me exploring that area, but now I've found it and it's great - just what the off road shoes were bought for (photos below)!

I've kept half an eye on the RC forums recently and I've been disturbed by the quietude here. Not only quiet, but then the spam bots kicked in and made it an ugly place. (Thanks, EG for cleaning those up). I guess many of us here maybe have reached many, or most of our running goals and have less to write about, but it would be a huge shame to see the forums close down for lack of interest. To think the annual Almeria half marathon RC "AGM" could become in jeopardy doesn't bear thinking about. Not to mention Connemara, which looks to me as though it should be an additonal annual event.

I'm happy to commit to making an effort to drop in more often and help keep the forums alive, but it needs a few more people doing the same, I think. We can't rely on EG and Sweder to keep the place going by themselves - they have busy lives too.

Dropping back into Blues Brothers mode; let's catch the Katy, people.]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1902 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:51:36 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1902
Brits set to suffer heatwave
By Rachael Brown

British officials have issued a health alert as the country braces itself for a heatwave this weekend.

Authorities fear the unusually high temperature of 31 degrees could leave people vulnerable to heat-stroke.

The first of the UK's weather health alerts have been issued, with temperatures expected to reach 31 degrees across east Anglia and south-east England.

The Meteorology Office says the biggest health risk will be the stifling night time temperatures of at least 20 degrees in some places.

The National Health Service is advising people on how to keep themselves and their homes cool.



This is a joke, right?]]>
Brits set to suffer heatwave
By Rachael Brown

British officials have issued a health alert as the country braces itself for a heatwave this weekend.

Authorities fear the unusually high temperature of 31 degrees could leave people vulnerable to heat-stroke.

The first of the UK's weather health alerts have been issued, with temperatures expected to reach 31 degrees across east Anglia and south-east England.

The Meteorology Office says the biggest health risk will be the stifling night time temperatures of at least 20 degrees in some places.

The National Health Service is advising people on how to keep themselves and their homes cool.



This is a joke, right?]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1901 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:36:52 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1901
It's time, isn't it?

We've been this way before, and no doubt will be here again. But let's not give up just yet. There's too much fun going to waste around here.

It's been a turbulent few months. There have been some fascinating things to write about, but the act of writing has been relegated below the flurry of daily life, and competing ideas. Bad state of affairs. We/I need to get the show back on the road, and quick.

What to do? Stupid question. I know what to do. I just need to do it.

Running is the answer.

Perhaps a target would help. An autumnal half?

While I'm here, let me apologise for the recent spam attacks. Or rather, let me apologise for not noticing them, and not getting rid of them. I usually get email alerts of new threads but for some reason, have received nothing recently. Thanks for telling me, @MLCM. If you see any spam, please mail me or tweet at @runningcomm, and I'll get my spambot cudgel out from under the bed.

It's a humid Friday here, and I have a full day of duties already laid out. But over the weekend, I'll get on my bike and crank up the heart rate a bit. Next week, I'm going to get to the gym for a spin class or two (thanks for the unintended reminder, @Sweder), and from there I hope I might be able to haul myself onto two legs for a blancmangey plod.

I've got very fat again, which is so boring. M bought me some trousers for my birthday last week. I couldn't get close to getting into them. "But they are the same size as the ones I bought you last year! I checked!"

Oh dear. She offered to take them back, and swap them for a bigger size. No, I said, leave them. Let them stay there, hanging accusingly on the back of the bedroom door. Let them be my new target.

More soon, I hope.

How about everyone else? I see GM has been manfully keeping the running flag held high, but anyone else?

Let's start talking again at least. It will help.

Andy]]>
It's time, isn't it?

We've been this way before, and no doubt will be here again. But let's not give up just yet. There's too much fun going to waste around here.

It's been a turbulent few months. There have been some fascinating things to write about, but the act of writing has been relegated below the flurry of daily life, and competing ideas. Bad state of affairs. We/I need to get the show back on the road, and quick.

What to do? Stupid question. I know what to do. I just need to do it.

Running is the answer.

Perhaps a target would help. An autumnal half?

While I'm here, let me apologise for the recent spam attacks. Or rather, let me apologise for not noticing them, and not getting rid of them. I usually get email alerts of new threads but for some reason, have received nothing recently. Thanks for telling me, @MLCM. If you see any spam, please mail me or tweet at @runningcomm, and I'll get my spambot cudgel out from under the bed.

It's a humid Friday here, and I have a full day of duties already laid out. But over the weekend, I'll get on my bike and crank up the heart rate a bit. Next week, I'm going to get to the gym for a spin class or two (thanks for the unintended reminder, @Sweder), and from there I hope I might be able to haul myself onto two legs for a blancmangey plod.

I've got very fat again, which is so boring. M bought me some trousers for my birthday last week. I couldn't get close to getting into them. "But they are the same size as the ones I bought you last year! I checked!"

Oh dear. She offered to take them back, and swap them for a bigger size. No, I said, leave them. Let them stay there, hanging accusingly on the back of the bedroom door. Let them be my new target.

More soon, I hope.

How about everyone else? I see GM has been manfully keeping the running flag held high, but anyone else?

Let's start talking again at least. It will help.

Andy]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1890 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:47:52 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1890 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1885 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:04:24 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1885 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1883 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:15:46 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1883 Man versus horse race

Fancy it for your next challenge Sweder??]]> Man versus horse race

Fancy it for your next challenge Sweder??]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1870 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:37:16 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1870 Not much flaming running going on, that's for sure.]]> Not much flaming running going on, that's for sure.]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1868 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:48:53 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1868
http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mund...glish.html

Stand by for a tsunami of hyperbole.
And EG, I promise no links to rubbish multi-national football ads.
Unless they're exceptionally crass.]]>
http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mund...glish.html

Stand by for a tsunami of hyperbole.
And EG, I promise no links to rubbish multi-national football ads.
Unless they're exceptionally crass.]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1867 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:10:30 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1867
Last week I managed to at least get something on the board for May and avoid a totally barren month. Five miles along my “summer” farm-track circuit, the first proper outing since the marathon, a 6 week lay-off. I’ve been doing this long enough now to expect the worst, and true to form the lungs were shrivelled and the legs leaden. But it was a worthwhile effort to get the ball rolling again. 3 mins slower than the same route only a couple of months ago.

Also Luke (7) and Naomi (4) dragged me out for a trot round the block. L covered a mile comfortably in around 17 mins, with N and I getting home closer to 20. We might all do a fun run together later in the year.]]>
Last week I managed to at least get something on the board for May and avoid a totally barren month. Five miles along my “summer” farm-track circuit, the first proper outing since the marathon, a 6 week lay-off. I’ve been doing this long enough now to expect the worst, and true to form the lungs were shrivelled and the legs leaden. But it was a worthwhile effort to get the ball rolling again. 3 mins slower than the same route only a couple of months ago.

Also Luke (7) and Naomi (4) dragged me out for a trot round the block. L covered a mile comfortably in around 17 mins, with N and I getting home closer to 20. We might all do a fun run together later in the year.]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1866 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:56:22 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1866
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/burka...id=4132715]]>
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/burka...id=4132715]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1865 Wed, 26 May 2010 20:56:53 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1865 cv writing is one of the most important foundations of human achievement. By using your imagination, and envisioning life after your dreams have come true, you can actually attract what you want into your life.]]> cv writing is one of the most important foundations of human achievement. By using your imagination, and envisioning life after your dreams have come true, you can actually attract what you want into your life.]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1864 Mon, 10 May 2010 14:02:32 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1864 Connemara 2010 - The Connemarathon
A Running Commentary adventure

A start is born.
Reflections on our weekend in Ireland to follow here.


Mile 13 - starting point for the full marathon.

(damn, I've started. Now I'll have to get my finger out)]]> Connemara 2010 - The Connemarathon
A Running Commentary adventure

A start is born.
Reflections on our weekend in Ireland to follow here.


Mile 13 - starting point for the full marathon.

(damn, I've started. Now I'll have to get my finger out)]]> http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1863 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:11:18 +0000 http://www.runningcommentary.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1863 http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=859050

worked first time for me - which means Im in, maybe I was a little hasty? Is it too early to start carb loading?]]> http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=859050

worked first time for me - which means Im in, maybe I was a little hasty? Is it too early to start carb loading?]]>