It nearly drove me crazy to get all the information on winter gear and THEN have to pay for it.
What winter gear did you get? Most everything stays the same for me but I switch to full length leggings. I have a pair of fleece ones that are really nice for below freezing temps. I also have some fleece pullovers and a full face mask that covers my face and neck, like for skiing 
I’ve a ski mask from my bicycling time at the university, because we had winters with usually -14 °C.
I bought some running leggings, a running vest, waterproof gloves and beanie, and the already mentioned shoes. I’ve to buy some more merino wool stuff in the near future.
Interview with the winner of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. It’s her 3rd 100 mile race she has won this summer 
That was great, wow! She’s kind of on a different level 
Not sure what’s going on with my hip flexor strain. The left one now seems to be having sympathy pains 
I just hope it’s not the start of something. Really should go see a physio but I won’t due to cost ect. It’s manageable I can work through this I’ve been around long enough.
I saw something on insta that I think I’m going to try in a few weeks time. 5km every hour for 8 hours. Looks a nice little challenge. I’d have to knock out the last few knto make it a marathon distance at the end. I just need a nice day and the time to do it.
Hmmm… interesting challenge. That would be a tough one for me psychologically.
Tonight’s sober run. My Birthday is at midnight and Im gonna make it a great one while staying sober!
Happy Birthday!!!
Thanks so much! Gonna be a great sober day and I’m gonna end it with a fantastic run!
Happy Birthday!
Have a great time!
Thank you so much!
My commitment to not run until Saturday to give my hip flexor a rest is holding firm so far but temptation to get a few miles tonight is creeping in. Lord grant me the serenity to not pick up the first mile
I ran for the first time in 6 (?) weeks last night. 5km / 3.11 miles. Really, really slow so my hamstring wasn’t under pressure. It was only a bit faster than walking at 49 minutes but just getting moving again was a real victory.
A little discomfort but hoping that’s just stiffness.
I’ll keep doing slow runs every few days and see how I get on. Fingers crossed. It’s a start. There’ll be no pushing for pace for a long time yet.
I can run tomorrow! Also, I’m setting the pace at a half marathon on Sunday. I also intend on running Monday. If you’re that way inclined I urge you to make time to exercise this weekend. Try some LoFi music, switch of the outside world for a while, everything can wait…
I really did not want to do this run but I did. I read somewhere that one day the miles you use to struggle for will become your warm up. It kinda felt like that today. Mile 1- I didn’t want it Mile 2- felt like I was getting in the grove Mile 3- I was settled in. Overall- good run and I got some negatives I was not trying for Y’all have a great one!
Just had a scroll through this thread and found it really inspiring!! You guys are all awesome.
I’m new here (20 days sober is all), and I used to do plenty of running in my early 20s round the hills of Saddleworth where I live. Got as far as running a couple of 10k’s and half-marathons before stopping all together . I’ve got terribly out of practice, and I’m eager to regain my fitness in my mid-30’s!!
Any advice on getting back into it guys? And any advice on how and where to buy a decent pair of running shoes would be really gratefully received!
(Thanks!)
