The Running Thread

[RAZOR]

They have 8 small shops across Scotland and support the local running scenes. Doubt they are making millions if everyone had your attitude they wouldnt exist at all.

 

Its slowly getting that way. Fingers crossed.

[Zeus]

I'm all for shopping local but if something is a fair bit cheaper on sportshoes.com then I'm buying it there

[Foster14]

Never liked run4it, too much high pressure selling for my liking.

 

Prefer the running shop on George Street (formerly of South Mount Street).

 

 

[dave_min]

Uncle KSL sounds like some boy. I could barely keep that pace over a Parkrun, nevermind an ultra. Thoughts and that with your family.

 

Stonehaven Half is shite.

 

Run4it isn't very good.

[Zeus]

What's up with the Stoney Half Dave min?

[dave_min]

What's up with the Stoney Half Dave min?

Did it the last 3 years:

 

- Shite medal

- Shite route

- Shite t-shirt

- Shite spread

 

Free dip in the pool is alright.

[RAZOR]

Prefer the running shop on George Street (formerly of South Mount Street).

 

 

I've heard they're just as expensive as Run4it?

 

Disappointing as they originally advertised as being a cheaper alternative.

[The Buzzard]

 

We got a few posts in before a 'omg, running is so boring.' attention seeker arrived anyway.

 

Braemar is nice enough. Wouldn't say too hilly but it has few surprises tucked in. Very scenic.

Cheers @@RAZOR. Looking forward to it for the scenery!

[Dom Sullivan]

Not really running thread - but going to Culloden or Burn O Vat this weekend for a walk, it's my new thing.

 

Any advice, which is better? I went to Cullloden years ago, but I'm not thinking this will be boring as fuck - and better scenery at Burn O Vat?

BOV much better.

 

Culloden interesting but as you say, scenery at BOV is the biz

[Poodler]

Burn o Vat is good. Loch Kinord can be done with it - few hours.

 

Good chance of seeing snakes on a good day too

[StandFree1982]

Burn o Vat is good. Loch Kinord can be done with it - few hours.

 

Good chance of seeing snakes on a good day too

 

I wouldn't have thought Jack and his family come up this way that often.

[Zeus]

@@RAZOR was talking to a mutual running friend this evening.

 

Is it true you Simmied old ER?

[RAZOR]

@@RAZOR was talking to a mutual running friend this evening.

Is it true you Simmied old ER?

Hahahaha. He still wears a brace to this day.

[Zeus]

Hahahahaha. I dinna like him. Aye ER that is

[dave_min]

No: Venice, Valencia, Pisa, Malaga

Maybe: Reggio Emilia, Florence

Yes: San Sebastián, Nice-Cannes

[sigh]

3 hours ago, dave_min said:

No: Venice, Valencia, Pisa, Malaga

Maybe: Reggio Emilia, Florence

Yes: San Sebastián, Nice-Cannes

Nice one.

Haven't run for a wee while but seem to have entered a local 10K in June and then Glasgow Half in September, have done one Park Run this year as way of training, hmm, had best get out there.

[Quagmire]

On 4/29/2024 at 9:34 PM, sigh said:

Nice one.

Haven't run for a wee while but seem to have entered a local 10K in June and then Glasgow Half in September, have done one Park Run this year as way of training, hmm, had best get out there.

Similar, entered a local 10k a couple of weeks back and came 23/700 after being at work and off the booze for 3 weeks. Meant to have a half marathon a week on Sunday but the training has resumed to getting pished at weekends so I’m doubting I’ll even bother showing up. 

[Parklife]

Done a 5k a couple of days ago. Disgraceful time from where I was but going to try and do one every 3 or 4 days for the next couple months and get the time down a couple minutes. 

Id forgotten how brilliant running with no stress could be. 

Best of luck in the races all. 

[For Fecks Sake]

10 hours ago, Parklife said:

Id forgotten how brilliant running with no stress could be. 

[sigh]

On 5/2/2024 at 3:43 AM, Parklife said:

Done a 5k a couple of days ago. Disgraceful time from where I was but going to try and do one every 3 or 4 days for the next couple months and get the time down a couple minutes. 

Id forgotten how brilliant running with no stress could be. 

Best of luck in the races all. 

hows the training going then - how many 5Ks you done since this post?

[Parklife]

32 minutes ago, sigh said:

hows the training going then - how many 5Ks you done since this post?

Only done a couple as was previously in a place that was too hot to even consider running and I've been a little unwell. 

Going to be doing a bit hiking this week, as well as travelling, so probably won't run at all until next week. 

You faring any better? 

[sigh]

1 hour ago, Parklife said:

Only done a couple as was previously in a place that was too hot to even consider running and I've been a little unwell. 

Going to be doing a bit hiking this week, as well as travelling, so probably won't run at all until next week. 

You faring any better? 

more than I thought you would have done to be fair

managed a 5k in April and then on on Sat there, got a 10K in a few weeks, its not going to be good but I will get round, just not in a respectable time (for me)

[Parklife]

7 hours ago, sigh said:

more than I thought you would have done to be fair

managed a 5k in April and then on on Sat there, got a 10K in a few weeks, its not going to be good but I will get round, just not in a respectable time (for me)

Thanks for your confidence 😂 

I'm nowhere near my peak but I'm probably carrying about 15kg more than I was when I was my quickest 😐

[maryhilldon]

7 minutes ago, Parklife said:

Thanks for your confidence 😂 

I'm nowhere near my peak but I'm probably carrying about 15kg more than I was when I was my quickest 😐

SUMO

[DD1903]

9 hours ago, Parklife said:

Thanks for your confidence 😂 

I'm nowhere near my peak but I'm probably carrying about 15kg more than I was when I was my quickest 😐

You’re on holiday, parkie. It happens. Those 32w skinny fits will just have to wait