Running

[Simo]

The commercialisation of it is really doing my head in.

I would never take anything away from anyone who runs a marathon or anyone who runs and raises money for charity, but a lot of the big marathons now seem to be all about " look at me "/ " look at my kit " / look at my nutrition plans " / " look at my training plans " and " look at me afterwards "

Then take loads of selfies everywhere, just to prove how great you are.

They want to try standing in a muddy field, getting ready to run up a mountain in the middle of nowhere, with a hundred other runners, whilst the rain is smashing you in the face and the check in is a fold down table, manned by a grisly old fell runner, who`s legs won`t work anymore

Spot on... it's not just me thinking that then.

Instagram(ers), my wife has mentioned a few near misses when running either London or Newport when suddenly someone stops in front to take a selfie. It's bl00dy dangerous, could easily pull a calf muscle braking or trying to avoid.
London has properly gone the wrong way now.

And they're potentially doing the event on two days of the same weekend next year. Carnage.

 

[Simo]

Wild results in recent marathons but especially those London results.

Is it "tech" in the shoes? Or pure talent. Could be a whole new thread just for this

 

[COYBL25]

I've seen a rise in "look at me, I'm supporting someone doing the marathon" social media posts which are somehow worse. It's not about you ffs - all you've done is got dressed and walked to a race.

Is it "tech" in the shoes? Or pure talent. Could be a whole new thread just for this

It’s Wednesday and they’ve still got it on BBC news

If next year is over two days, I’m switching the telly off that weekend !

 

[Simo]

It’s Wednesday and they’ve still got it on BBC news

If next year is over two days, I’m switching the telly off that weekend !

Gabby for two days, how could you avoid that hahaha

 

[Pootsy]

The commercialisation of it is really doing my head in.

I would never take anything away from anyone who runs a marathon or anyone who runs and raises money for charity, but a lot of the big marathons now seem to be all about " look at me "/ " look at my kit " / look at my nutrition plans " / " look at my training plans " and " look at me afterwards "

Then take loads of selfies everywhere, just to prove how great you are.

They want to try standing in a muddy field, getting ready to run up a mountain in the middle of nowhere, with a hundred other runners, whilst the rain is smashing you in the face and the check in is a fold down table, manned by a grisly old fell runner, who`s legs won`t work anymore

Don't forget we do it all for a cup of powdered soup at the end of it. Or is that an Irish thing?

 

[Tommy Chong]

The commercialisation of it is really doing my head in.

I would never take anything away from anyone who runs a marathon or anyone who runs and raises money for charity, but a lot of the big marathons now seem to be all about " look at me "/ " look at my kit " / look at my nutrition plans " / " look at my training plans " and " look at me afterwards "

Then take loads of selfies everywhere, just to prove how great you are.

They want to try standing in a muddy field, getting ready to run up a mountain in the middle of nowhere, with a hundred other runners, whilst the rain is smashing you in the face and the check in is a fold down table, manned by a grisly old fell runner, who`s legs won`t work anymore

I've seen a rise in "look at me, I'm supporting someone doing the marathon" social media posts which are somehow worse. It's not about you ffs - all you've done is got dressed and walked to a race.

And don’t forget the social media influencers/aspiring influencers who get sponsored by huge corporations to go to events like these, and use their products… More likes = More $$$.

It’s the unfortunate age we live in now… It’s gotten to the point where they can’t even take a sh.te without it being sponsored!

 

[COYBL25]

Don't forget we do it all for a cup of powdered soup at the end of it. Or is that an Irish thing?

A homemade flap jack and tea in a plastic cup

 

[SerenityNigh]

Is it "tech" in the shoes? Or pure talent. Could be a whole new thread just for this

Shoes play a part but I think their value is probably overstated. There are some new ideas is nutrition that make a big difference too. But running 26 miles in under 2 hours is very fast by any measure.

 

[The Binman]

It’s Wednesday and they’ve still got it on BBC news

If next year is over two days, I’m switching the telly off that weekend !

switch your telly off and throw it in the bin, you'll be happier.... listen to your music..!

 

[jackyboy]

First long run since the Liverpool half, felt alright but started flagging at the last mile. Good to be back out there.

 

[Davideeyore]

And don’t forget the social media influencers/aspiring influencers who get sponsored by huge corporations to go to events like these, and use their products… More likes = More $$$.

It’s the unfortunate age we live in now… It’s gotten to the point where they can’t even take a sh.te without it being sponsored!

£10 a

Bog standard

 

[COYBL25]

Third race of the year - Scorton Trail 15K, in the glorious Trough of Bowland.

A really low key friendly and inclusive event, with very few “ elite “ runners and a pack made up mainly of social runners, made for a really pleasant and friendly couple of hours on the hills.

I’d hardly ran at all over the past month due to hamstring and knee problems, so the aim was to get round as a “ tester “ for the next round of races, which I happily did, with no further knee or hamstring problems.

This is a race I’d highly recommend to anyone thinking of giving trail running a go, only one big climb, with the rest being really runnable, on a very scenic course

 

[Simo]

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Third race of the year - Scorton Trail 15K, in the glorious Trough of Bowland.

A really low key friendly and inclusive event, with very few “ elite “ runners and a pack made up mainly of social runners, made for a really pleasant and friendly couple of hours on the hills.

I’d hardly ran at all over the past month due to hamstring and knee problems, so the aim was to get round as a “ tester “ for the next round of races, which I happily did, with no further knee or hamstring problems.

This is a race I’d highly recommend to anyone thinking of giving trail running a go, only one big climb, with the rest being really runnable, on a very scenic course

Shame it wasn't a 2pm start?! I need some of that to brings the frustration levels down

 

[COYBL25]

Shame it wasn't a 2pm start?! I need some of that to brings the frustration levels down

By the time I got home, I`d missed 3/4 of the match anyway

 

[Simo]

By the time I got home, I`d missed 3/4 of the match anyway

Note to self, look for non local races on same day as match. Not many Monday night events me thinks