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I did Race to the Stones 100k in 2019 – it's a lovely undulating route and was a perfect ultra entry point for me (though a big step, as I'd never even run a marathon before that...). I suffered from hip pain throughout the training, and then knee pain about a month before the run, so stopped any long runs in the month leading up to it... before that point, I would run a fast 5k, 2 x comfortable 10k runs, and then a steady 30k run weekly. I probably should've done more, but I felt like those runs were already a squeeze.

I ran one 50k run (the longest of my training) about 6 weeks before RTTS, and kept stretching and rolling throughout, as well as exercises for my hips as suggested by a physio. Probably not the best advertisement for training, but it definitely felt like mind over matter for me!

Glad to hear you're on the mend.

It seems highly unlikely that this will go ahead, but if no one else takes it (please someone else take it), then I may be up for it...

I keep it in the breast pocket of my fleece (ie next to my base layer). I’m moving to Canada this year and want something I can rely on!

Maybe it’s just that the battery is on its way out - could probably do with an upgrade. @Greenbank I’m not sure how to check the battery health?
Edit: found battery health, but it says it’s ‘unable to determine battery health’...

Does anyone have any tips for stopping an iPhone dying in cold weather? It seems that each time I take my phone out when I'm outdoors at the moment, the battery drains in an instant and it switches off (was using running in -4c on Dartmoor the other day and needed it for navigation so was pretty annoyed when it switched off!).

This always happens when I'm skiing so I've got a hefty battery pack with me in case of emergencies, but I'd prefer something a bit lighter. I always wear it close to my body, but the second I take it out and try to use it, it dies... Are any of the newer iPhone models less likely to drain in cold weather? Or is there some sort of thermal case I can get?

Thanks

All gone, sorry!

I've got two train tickets from London to Nottingham for this Friday at 1pm. You'll need a railcard of some sort, and they are e-tickets so can send them via email.

Free if you need them (but donation to http://tracysstreetkitchen.co.uk/ would be nice).

"Highly skilled" eh? It's for a 'beauty product commercial", so I'm imagining it being a bit more like this...

I'd definitely be up for this, but what kind of pace do you run at? Have been meaning to get out to Epping one day mid week when it's less busy. Bored of the marshes now!

Re headtorches, I've got an alpkit one that has served me well and was v affordable. The red light function is great for (map) reading at night. Also got a Petzl Myo which I'd recommend, but they're quite spenny...

Ah just saw that you’re in se26. That’s about as far as it could be from me (E17)..

Is the pannier still available? @IdealStandard

Will message you

Ah just saw that they are marathon plus. How much are you after?

Err I’m rubbish with tyre sizes - never owned a 26” bike until now.. what’s 1.75 in c? Or just in simple terms, is that a fat MTB tyre, or something that’s not too sluggish that I can ride on roads every day? Thanks

Looking for a pair of 26" tyres for my Saracen Andes commuter – can be used..

Someone just sent me a few nice looking routes today - will pass them on (if that’s ok with you @doubleodavey?)

@doubleodavey Yup, that's it.. Well, now I know and will stick to dd the footpath from now on! Any other spots I should avoid?!

Will do! That would be great. I've done a few long runs from a tube station in Epping, through the forest and then back down the canal to Hackney, but some more loop routes would be good - the final slog down the Lea is always a bit meh.

Just had the most awkward run of my life... Decided to try a new route from home, and went up to the Leyton/Wanstead Flats - never been before. It was busy on the main paths, so I turned down a little track and into the woods, and right into a lovely clearing full of solitary men, some with their trousers down... I realised what I'd stumbled upon, and tried to take another path out, only to literally bump into a man doing up his flies as another scurried away into the bushes, and then we both got stuck in the mud and I fell over trying to run out... had to run back through the clearing to find a decent path out again – they must've all been so confused. Guess I'll avoid going off piste in that area in the future...

That looks stunning – would love to have routes like that close to home! Was thinking of mapping out a circular 25k route in the South Downs area. Will let you know once it's been tried and tested..

Recommendations for a 13mile ish trail run within 90 mins drive (or train) from East London? Had a week booked in Snowdonia to climb, walk and run, so now looking for nice running routes we can get to in a day without a load of travel... Was supposed to be our honeymoon, but serves us right for getting hitched in the middle of a pandemic!

I sent you a DM this morning :)

I do! I’ll message you now

Gone

@ferriswheeler is coming to collect this tonight.

Haven’t had the time to pick it up yet

D lock is mine. I put it on the bike when I saw it there!