So..... running - Page 62

Jonny69 · 17-11-2010, 21:55

Well that doesn't sound like it's much cop to see if you can deal with sugar. Sounds like a half-assed check for type 2.

Jonny69 · 21-11-2010, 14:03

I'm quite chuffed with my time: 46.38

I'm actually really surprised because I'm still quite ill. Was up all night coughing and had to get the tissues out a couple of times on the run. I'm definitely not running in tights and shorts again. I was practically cooked alive. The water at 5K was a lifesaver.

Bring back any memories for you more seasoned funrunners?

semi-pro waster · 21-11-2010, 14:32

Congratulations on your run, does this mean you're going to be doing it more regularly now?

Jonny69 · 21-11-2010, 15:49

I think I'll probably do a couple a year. Trouble is, now I've got a benchmark

Jingo · 25-11-2010, 09:37

That's a great time Jonny

I know what you mean about the water too -

Refreshing!

Jonny69 · 25-11-2010, 10:00

That looks awesome. I want in

petemc · 25-11-2010, 11:22

Anyone got any tips on winter gear? I went to a running shop last night to get a top but didn't find anything I liked. Ideally I want something to keep the bitter cold wind / rain off and not get me run over. The guy suggested a yellow top. I know its dark at night but yellow isn't really my colour.

Jingo · 25-11-2010, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny69

That looks awesome. I want in

Honiton Hippo - takes you through 3 river crossings, a land rover experience day off-road course and the delights of both sides of a valley

Pete - In winter I wear usual running gear (joggers/shorts, long sleeved thermal tshirt, tshirt/vest) and wear a fluorescent/glow armband and/or waistband for visability.

If you're running in unlit areas regularly then it might be worth getting hold of a headtorch- I think Kate might do this but I'm unsure

lostkat · 25-11-2010, 19:46

Well done on your 10k Jonny. Cracking time

Unfortunately Pete, flouro yellow is THE colour to be seen in during the winter months. I have a particularly fetching jacket which can be seen from miles away :-) It really does pay to make yourself bright on the dark nights because cars just don't see you if you have a little flash of reflective strip here and there.

Sports Direct actually have some decent running gear. I usually run in full-length leggings and a long-sleeved top with a gillet over the top sometimes. I wear very thin gloves, which usually go in the pockets after 5 mins and a buff either as a headband to cover my ears or a neck warmer. If it's really cold I'll wear a windproof jacket. No point buying waterproof as (a) they're ridiculously pricey & (b) they're never actually particularly waterproof anyway. Oh and yes I do have a very good little LED headtorch for unlit paths.

Hope that helps

petemc · 25-11-2010, 21:03

Bah. I guess yellow it is. Annoyingly I'll also be wearing it during the day, where people can see me.

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Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Well that doesn't sound like it's much cop to see if you can deal with sugar. Sounds like a half-assed check for type 2. __________________

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Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I'm quite chuffed with my time: 46.38 I'm actually really surprised because I'm still quite ill. Was up all night coughing and had to get the tissues out a couple of times on the run. I'm definitely not running in tights and shorts again. I was practically cooked alive. The water at 5K was a lifesaver. Bring back any memories for you more seasoned funrunners? __________________ Last edited by Jonny69; 21-11-2010 at 15:05.

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semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Congratulations on your run, does this mean you're going to be doing it more regularly now? __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

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Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I think I'll probably do a couple a year. Trouble is, now I've got a benchmark __________________

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Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	That's a great time Jonny I know what you mean about the water too - Refreshing! __________________

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Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	That looks awesome. I want in __________________

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petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Anyone got any tips on winter gear? I went to a running shop last night to get a top but didn't find anything I liked. Ideally I want something to keep the bitter cold wind / rain off and not get me run over. The guy suggested a yellow top. I know its dark at night but yellow isn't really my colour. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Well done on your 10k Jonny. Cracking time Unfortunately Pete, flouro yellow is THE colour to be seen in during the winter months. I have a particularly fetching jacket which can be seen from miles away :-) It really does pay to make yourself bright on the dark nights because cars just don't see you if you have a little flash of reflective strip here and there. Sports Direct actually have some decent running gear. I usually run in full-length leggings and a long-sleeved top with a gillet over the top sometimes. I wear very thin gloves, which usually go in the pockets after 5 mins and a buff either as a headband to cover my ears or a neck warmer. If it's really cold I'll wear a windproof jacket. No point buying waterproof as (a) they're ridiculously pricey & (b) they're never actually particularly waterproof anyway. Oh and yes I do have a very good little LED headtorch for unlit paths. Hope that helps __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

25-11-2010, 21:03	#620
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Bah. I guess yellow it is. Annoyingly I'll also be wearing it during the day, where people can see me. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!