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tenohfive said:
One for the fell runners:
Tights for winter use for fell races, for a beginner that is likely to be moving slowly at times and feels the cold. Any recommendations? Whilst I won't say budget not an issue, I don't want to have to buy twice either.
Nike DriFit are my preference. Tights for winter use for fell races, for a beginner that is likely to be moving slowly at times and feels the cold. Any recommendations? Whilst I won't say budget not an issue, I don't want to have to buy twice either.
tenohfive said:
One for the fell runners:
Tights for winter use for fell races, for a beginner that is likely to be moving slowly at times and feels the cold. Any recommendations? Whilst I won't say budget not an issue, I don't want to have to buy twice either.
The old favourite, Ron Hill Tracksters?Tights for winter use for fell races, for a beginner that is likely to be moving slowly at times and feels the cold. Any recommendations? Whilst I won't say budget not an issue, I don't want to have to buy twice either.
I've had a few pairs over the years, although the latest ones I bought are a bit baggy. I'm not sure if there are different styles. My favourite pair died after about 18years.
ewenm said:
Nike DriFit are my preference.
I'll check them out, ta.MC Bodge said:
The old favourite, Ron Hill Tracksters?
I've had a few pairs over the years, although the latest ones I bought are a bit baggy. I'm not sure if there are different styles. My favourite pair died after about 18years.
I've got a pair of tracksters already and they're fine, but as you say they're quite baggy. Found them fine for normal road and trail running but up high in 80mph winds or snow I'm worried they'll not be quite up to scratch. And I want something with ankle zips for convenience off and on.I've had a few pairs over the years, although the latest ones I bought are a bit baggy. I'm not sure if there are different styles. My favourite pair died after about 18years.
I'm also considering a pair of windproof running trousers, something pertex based like the Inov8 Race Elite 85 or Montane Featherlite's. Whilst I am gram counting, sub 100g for a decent windproof seems like a sensible 'just in case,' layer and something handy to have in the car in case conditions on the day merit them. But I'm wary of buying kit for kits sake. Any thoughts?
I done a fair bit of winter mountain/fell running in the Lakes and not yet needed wind/waterproof running trousers, even when doing High Street in the snow. I tend to stay warm by keeping moving. That said, carrying the emergency kit is sensible - I think the Inov8 Race Ultra waterproofs are going on my Christmas list.
tenohfive said:
I've got a pair of tracksters already and they're fine, but as you say they're quite baggy. Found them fine for normal road and trail running but up high in 80mph winds or snow I'm worried they'll not be quite up to scratch. And I want something with ankle zips for convenience off and on.
As I said, I had a pair from the mid 90s that fitted really well and tight enough around the legs and were my first choice of mountaineering and running trousers. I had another pair that were nominally the same (Size L , black with white stripe) , but were baggier. I have a pair of a different model from the mid 00's that fit well and another pair that I had to return due to poor fit. The latest pair are comfy, but loose around my fairly large legs.Maybe they just have poor quality control?
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Participants? That includes me!
I ran the Stockholm Anniversary Marathon about three years ago. It was pretty close to mid-summer but the weather was cold (5 centigrade) and wind and continuous rain. No plastic sheets at the finish either. I have never been so cold after a race.
The course was a bit hilly and wandered off into the countryside at about half way. As well as the usual food and drink there was warm soup (which had gone cold) and gigantic pickled gherkins (which I didn't fancy after 25km or so).
Time: 3:05:05, so the soup should have at least been warm!
MC Bodge said:
marting said:
Has anyone run the Stockholm Marathon before?
Yes, Most of the participantsI ran the Stockholm Anniversary Marathon about three years ago. It was pretty close to mid-summer but the weather was cold (5 centigrade) and wind and continuous rain. No plastic sheets at the finish either. I have never been so cold after a race.
The course was a bit hilly and wandered off into the countryside at about half way. As well as the usual food and drink there was warm soup (which had gone cold) and gigantic pickled gherkins (which I didn't fancy after 25km or so).
Time: 3:05:05, so the soup should have at least been warm!
Berlin Mike said:
Participants? That includes me!
I ran the Stockholm Anniversary Marathon about three years ago. It was pretty close to mid-summer but the weather was cold (5 centigrade) and wind and continuous rain. No plastic sheets at the finish either. I have never been so cold after a race.
The course was a bit hilly and wandered off into the countryside at about half way. As well as the usual food and drink there was warm soup (which had gone cold) and gigantic pickled gherkins (which I didn't fancy after 25km or so).
Time: 3:05:05, so the soup should have at least been warm!
Pickled Gherkins! How strange! I ran the Stockholm Anniversary Marathon about three years ago. It was pretty close to mid-summer but the weather was cold (5 centigrade) and wind and continuous rain. No plastic sheets at the finish either. I have never been so cold after a race.
The course was a bit hilly and wandered off into the countryside at about half way. As well as the usual food and drink there was warm soup (which had gone cold) and gigantic pickled gherkins (which I didn't fancy after 25km or so).
Time: 3:05:05, so the soup should have at least been warm!
ewenm said:
I done a fair bit of winter mountain/fell running in the Lakes and not yet needed wind/waterproof running trousers, even when doing High Street in the snow. I tend to stay warm by keeping moving. That said, carrying the emergency kit is sensible - I think the Inov8 Race Ultra waterproofs are going on my Christmas list.
As my fitness gets better I'm sure I'll be doing the same (not sure I'll reach your level mind) but I still quite like the look of windproof trousers, they seem handy to have in the wardrobe for when the conditions might justify shorts, might not. And £30 isn't much money. But if it's Christmas shopping I'd probably take the Montane Minimus Pants over the Inov8's, they look more adjustable and Pertex Shield is a pretty safe bet on the waterproofing front.MC Bodge said:
The latest pair are comfy, but loose around my fairly large legs.
Maybe they just have poor quality control?
I think they're meant to be that way, they're the 'not so revealing' runners tight aren't they?Maybe they just have poor quality control?
Can't knock them, they're warm enough for most weather but I feel like treating myself to something better fitted and featured for something like fell running.
The relay race around the park was cancelled due to the potential bad weather (Hurricane coming) so 4 of us had a very gentle 6 mile run yesterday and then we were joined by 3 more and we played pool, table tennis and had some food.
Went out for 6.5 this afternoon and just missed the rain. Was going to do 10, but realized I need to run home from work before the club run tomorrow night, so took it easy.
Went out for 6.5 this afternoon and just missed the rain. Was going to do 10, but realized I need to run home from work before the club run tomorrow night, so took it easy.
A question about runner's etiquette and to see if there any tricks we've not thought of:
I pootled round the park again this weekend with the chap I started running with and his other half, what 6 weeks or so ago. He's been busy at work and hasn't put many miles in. I've been doing the couch 2 5K faithfully, and been getting steadily fitter.
I kept running away from them and had to keep knocking my pace right back. We both had to double back at one point because his other half vanished behind us.
Is there a course of action we should follow in this circumstance? Should I put in an extra loop so as not to slow down or should I just run slower and stay with them? Or should I just carry on (at the same, slow pace) once they stop and put some extra miles in?
I don't want to drag them along too fast so they stop, but I also want to get some benefit from the running. But we want to run together.
I was comfortable with a 6.45 pace (over a km - stop laughing fast people!) but they were more like a 7:30 (which was killing me a few weeks ago so I'm chuffed at one level!).
We want to lengthen this run as we get faster and make it a regular part of our regime, so any techniques to level out the paces would be welcome - we joked about making me carry a rucksack and weighting it, for example.
Any ideas? Is a very slow run doing me good anyway so we should stop worrying about it? I was all zone 2 and 3 according to the HRM.
I pootled round the park again this weekend with the chap I started running with and his other half, what 6 weeks or so ago. He's been busy at work and hasn't put many miles in. I've been doing the couch 2 5K faithfully, and been getting steadily fitter.
I kept running away from them and had to keep knocking my pace right back. We both had to double back at one point because his other half vanished behind us.
Is there a course of action we should follow in this circumstance? Should I put in an extra loop so as not to slow down or should I just run slower and stay with them? Or should I just carry on (at the same, slow pace) once they stop and put some extra miles in?
I don't want to drag them along too fast so they stop, but I also want to get some benefit from the running. But we want to run together.
I was comfortable with a 6.45 pace (over a km - stop laughing fast people!) but they were more like a 7:30 (which was killing me a few weeks ago so I'm chuffed at one level!).
We want to lengthen this run as we get faster and make it a regular part of our regime, so any techniques to level out the paces would be welcome - we joked about making me carry a rucksack and weighting it, for example.
Any ideas? Is a very slow run doing me good anyway so we should stop worrying about it? I was all zone 2 and 3 according to the HRM.
Smitters said:
Another London Mara failure here. Boo, not that I thought 1:17 was good odds...
Me and the wife both missed out, still the running club have 3 places i think and the odds are slightly better in the draw for those places. Its open to anyone rejected in the normal ballot.Part of me doesn't want to do it though, i can't really be arsed with training for another marathon.
MC Bodge said:
krallicious said:
Came back from a 12.7k a little while ago. Took 74 minutes which was very poor but I have been fasting for 6 days
May I suggest a change to your eating plan?Gassing Station | Sports | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff