Gripen_85 Posted February 2, 2021 Share I don't mind running or walking in the rain.It was a drizz-ly 4km run this morning. But all I want to do now is cycle! And I'm not keen on cycling in the rain, purely from the perspective of sand and grim and grit going where it shouldn't. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted February 3, 2021 Share Eddie Izzard just finished running 32 marathons, in 31 days (back to back on final day...) all on a treadmill(!) and raised 250k pounds. Pretty super effort. Hacc, tjommies3, SeaBee and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted February 3, 2021 Share Eddie Izzard just finished running 32 marathons, in 31 days (back to back on final day...) all on a treadmill(!) and raised 250k pounds. Pretty super effort.I have been watching this. This was his third or fourth multi marathon fund raising drive. The first one was across South Africa Edit. The ridiculous thing is that he only raised 250k but that women showing her tatas for raising funds for the Australian wildfires made millions.... Got to wonder about the world Edited February 3, 2021 by Stretch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted February 3, 2021 Share How cool is this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted February 3, 2021 Share I have been watching this. This was his third or fourth multi marathon fund raising drive. The first one was across South Africa Edit. The ridiculous thing is that he only raised 250k but that women showing her tatas for raising funds for the Australian wildfires made millions.... Got to wonder about the world and an old man walking his garden raised even more in lockdown. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaws677 Posted February 3, 2021 Share . Edited April 5, 2022 by Jaws677 Chris_ and shaper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted February 3, 2021 Share By stealing the kids table.... How to get your running shoes dry when it's been raining every run for 6 days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted February 3, 2021 Share How to get your running shoes dry when it's been raining every run for 6 days... Literally the only advantage of Northern Hemisphere winters is good ol radiators. My shoes were drenched on sunday, and monday morning they were dry and toasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted February 3, 2021 Share Take a fan like this:https://www.builders.co.za/Gas-%26-Appliances/Fans/Floor-Fans/Goldair-GHF001-High-Velocity-Floor-Fan---Gunmetal-(460mm)/p/000000000000133048?gclid=CjwKCAiAsOmABhAwEiwAEBR0Zkpfa34W2-a58OlXOjW2jwUcHs6bv1w2al25ZgNsWAXqn3ib2bL-JRoCKmMQAvD_BwE Aim it upwards and put your shoes upside down on the grill. If you have 2 pairs of shoes you can alternate so that you have a 48hour drying time and you good to go. Jaws677 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted February 3, 2021 Share I have a question aimed mostly at the ultra athletes.... So I have always just used a basic watch with nav/route follow function for most 100 milers as the route is usually 'marked' with ribbon or reflective pegs. I am taking on an unmarked route race later in the year and will need a nav device. I am loath to use a watch as the race is long. Like at least 3 nights out on course long. Charging the watch with a power bank could prove tricky if still needed to nav. So far I have looked at the Garmin eTrex variants, the Oregon variants and the gpsmap hand helds. All seem to take rechargeable packs OR 2x AA batteries. Is there actually a good option or should I just settle on a cheap Etrex10 and carry a bunch of AA batteries? I don't want to spend 10k on a Garmin Instinct solar as the race will be run in July and it might rain the entire 4 and a half days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted February 3, 2021 Share I have a question aimed mostly at the ultra athletes.... So I have always just used a basic watch with nav/route follow function for most 100 milers as the route is usually 'marked' with ribbon or reflective pegs. I am taking on an unmarked route race later in the year and will need a nav device. I am loath to use a watch as the race is long. Like at least 3 nights out on course long. Charging the watch with a power bank could prove tricky if still needed to nav. So far I have looked at the Garmin eTrex variants, the Oregon variants and the gpsmap hand helds. All seem to take rechargeable packs OR 2x AA batteries. Is there actually a good option or should I just settle on a cheap Etrex10 and carry a bunch of AA batteries? I don't want to spend 10k on a Garmin Instinct solar as the race will be run in July and it might rain the entire 4 and a half days!Also look at the Coros Apex or pace 2 with ultramax mode https://flatmountainliving.com/collections/getting-lost Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted February 3, 2021 Share and an old man walking his garden raised even more in lockdown. . . . The captain kicked the bucket yesterday fyi... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted February 3, 2021 Share The captain kicked the bucket yesterday fyi...Lived a good life and did a lot especially for the NHS and moral in the UK. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted February 3, 2021 Share Also look at the Coros Apex or pace 2 with ultramax mode https://flatmountainliving.com/collections/getting-lostR4500 for the Pace2 is a good deal with 30 to 60 hours of life in various GPS modes. The 42mm Apex gives you similar battery life (25 to 80 hours) for R2k more... Those are good options. Many thanks for putting me onto that! I can also pick up an Oregon 700 for R3500 on special. All offer decent options. The eTrex10 one can pick up for a grand. I'm honestly just wondering how reliable it is compared to what is much much newer tech. Like Manuel, I know nothing. I only started making Strava's again on the 26th of November after years in the wilderness. Tech in not a friend of this luddite Edited February 3, 2021 by Jewbacca shaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted February 3, 2021 Share R4500 for the Pace2 is a good deal with 30 to 60 hours of life in various GPS modes. The 42mm Apex gives you similar battery life (25 to 80 hours) for R2k more... Those are good options. Many thanks for putting me onto that! I can also pick up an Oregon 700 for R3500 on special. All offer decent options. The eTrex10 one can pick up for a grand. I'm honestly just wondering how reliable it is compared to what is much much newer tech. Like Manuel, I know nothing. I only started making Strava's again on the 26th of November after years in the wilderness. Tech in not a friend of this luddite I would buy a dedicated unit - as in not a watch. My fenix 6 in ultratrack is shockingly off on distance, like by 10kms on 50kms run. That'll be very difficult for you to manage a million kms into your run. Edit: my very unqualified opinion ... Edited February 3, 2021 by Chris_ Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted February 3, 2021 Share How to get your running shoes dry when it's been raining every run for 6 days... I find that taking the inners out and stuffing good old newspaper inside the shoes (as much as you can squeeze in) also helps to dry shoes Stopping moss growing on them is another Problem, Maybe the muddy isle guys have a tip for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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