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Weekly Chat Dec 16th-22nd 🤩

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roseabiUltramarathon
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Hi everyone!

Gosh, I haven't posted Weekly Chat for a while! How are you all doing? I fell over on my run last Monday and had to go to the A&E for stitches in my chin, *sigh*. You've got to laugh. 😂

It's not often I do a "NOO SHOOS" post either, so here goes 😊

A few weeks back I bought myself a Christmas present of some Inov-8 Roadclaws (R in the pic). Naturally I haven't saved them to put under the tree, and they are fab!

And then, my mother-in-law was asking what she could get me as a belated birthday present. Naturally I said a new pair of Inov-8 Roclite 290s! This post is brought to you by Inov-8* 😜

What have you asked Santa for? (or your mother-in-law)

Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for doing that during the week. Please join in the discussion! If you're new or a lurker this is a great place to say a little hi without the pressure of a full post.

Have a great week!

Decker, Sqkr, linda9389, & roseabi xx

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limberlou profile image
limberlouHalf Marathon

Those shoes are gorgeous!!!! Love the turquoise laces and trim!!

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to limberlou

You wouldn't think those shoes were the same size, would you?! 😄

Setters profile image
SettersHalf Marathon

Very smart! Father Christmas aka my dogs have given me some new headphones for Christmas, but I am being good and not looking at them until Christmas Day. 😲 Running has been hit and miss for me, ran Thursday and got soaked, just couldn’t face the deluge we had on Sunday morning, so guiltily chickened out, fingers crossed for Wednesday and my up the time long run.

Hope your chin recovers quickly ☹️

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Setters

Your dogs are amazing!! 😊😊😊

Thank you xxx

Setters profile image
SettersHalf Marathon in reply to roseabi

I know they always give me just what I really want, no idea how they do it 🤔😁

Oldgirlruns profile image
Oldgirlruns10 Miles

Ooh ouch roseabi - hope there’s no lasting damage to your chin! And great shoe porn!

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Oldgirlruns

Thank you! I think I will have an interesting scar, but I never was no movie star anyway 😜

Run46 profile image
Run46Half Marathon

Bloody hell Roseabi, bet you weren't laughing at the time 😳, hope you're on the mend!

I am hoping for Aftershock Air headphones but they may be out of my son's budget so if Santa doesn't bring them I'll be shopping online Christmas morning 😂

Loving the shoes, 2 pairs you lucky girl 😀

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Run46

Nope, I certainly wasn't! I'll be fine though xxx

Have a great Christmas! 😄😄😄

Run46 profile image
Run46Half Marathon in reply to roseabi

You too...not long now, eeek! 🎅

Tbae profile image
TbaeMetric Marathon

Your one tough lady.Hope the healing going well Abi.⭐️👏👏❤️

Xmas , I am smiling , not quite humbug 🤔🙈joking, OH has just won a huge hamper,🤔🙈, getting packed to go off to family, good thing,the family can do the eating and I will attempt to progress my consolidation and building programme.Not at all boring, hope Santa remembers my six pack.🤔🤣

Love your shoes.Think I had the best Mother in law ever.Pleased for you.

Thank you for all you do on the forum.

🏃‍♀️⭐️👏👏❤️

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Tbae

Thanks Bae xxx

Ooh nice - Merry Christmas!!

David_G profile image
David_GMetric Marathon

Hi Roseabi, mum is getting me some barefoot shoes, so I can see how I get on with them. I saw the concept mentioned in a book called 'Born to run' by Christopher McDougall. It's well worth a read if you haven't heard of it. I'll post a report on here once I've given them a fair go.

My sister's getting me some anti-blister socks and my friend Carole's getting me some nice warm running gloves, so I'll be well catered for by Santa!

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to David_G

Which sort of barefoot shoes are you getting? I have some Vivobarefoot Stealth IIs, which I really like, but not for running unfortunately. I have found they put way too much strain on my calves/Achilleses. Yes I have read Born to Run, I think it's fascinating! But barefoot running is not for me 😊😊😊

David_G profile image
David_GMetric Marathon in reply to roseabi

They’re from a company called Saguaro. My sports physio said I should take it very gently and see how I get on. That’s exactly what I’ll be doing🙂👍 I can’t wear the ones with individual toe holes as the second and third toe on each of my feet are partially webbed together by skin😳 That came in handy a few years ago when I broke the bones in my left middle toe- I had a ready made splint!😊 It heeled without any problems🙂 There’s a silver lining to every cloud ⛅️ if you look hard enough☺️

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to David_G

Ugh no, I hate those individual toe shoes! Those Saguaros look good - and cheap too! looking forward to reading about how you get on.

Ouch! Yes, always a silver lining 😊😊😊

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon in reply to David_G

That book is so inspirational David! I made the Iskiate drink frogspawn drink. Not sure if it made any difference but it was nicer than gels and the usually energy drinks. Good luck with the barefoot shoes 👍

David_G profile image
David_GMetric Marathon in reply to TailChaser

Thanks TailChaser. I’m sure they’ll be a completely different experience. I thought I’d keep a diary of my experiences so it’ll be a true account of how they feel at the time, not just some thoughts once I’m used to them🙂👍

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon in reply to David_G

Good idea David, it’ll be really interesting to see how you get on.

David_G profile image
David_GMetric Marathon in reply to TailChaser

Thanks TailChaser. I’m sure they’ll be a completely different experience. I thought I’d keep a diary of my experiences so it’ll be a true account of how they feel at the time, not just some thoughts once I’m used to them🙂👍

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MacmacMarathon in reply to David_G

I have done a few runs in my spikes now, a couple of parkruns and a track session. As they have zero drop and are minimal they may be similar - I feel I’m not wearing much on my feet and my left calf complains for a day or so. I would suggest building up very slowly to adapt to them, as I am attempting to do with my spikes but not very well. I need less than 5k really so will try doing a couple of k in them after normal trainer runs I think. Have fun! Ps great book too!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to TailChaser

I have a bottle of water chilling in the fridge to make it 🙂. I eat chia seeds daily (on my fruit and yogurt)

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to David_G

I just finished it - again. 😁

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

Oh you look well set for 2020 roseabi. I asked Santa for some Aftershokz titanium bone conduction earphones and I think Santa’s helpers have been working on it. Also a new buff for skiing with fleece as well as microfibre. Hoping it’s not so cold in Colorado this season though. Must go and get the trails I was promised for my birthday in October, my fault.

Sorry about you accident, you just wish you could turn the clock back don’t you?

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Dexy5

It looks as though Santa is fetching a lot of Aftershokz 😊 Yes, get those shoes!

Yes, I know what you mean! xxx

Bluebirdrunner profile image
Bluebirdrunner

Oh Abi, hope your chin is not too sore!that's not a nice part of your body to hit the ground with .... 😮xx

Mr BBR is obviously feeling sorry for me watching me limping around the house these last few months...he has suggested getting me a new Garmin for Xmas! (I have an old second hand one which is awful to sync, which he has always asked why I bother with it😐)

So, of course I said yes, please...but at the moment running feels like a long way off.

🙄

I wonder if new shoes will be required too🤔

Love yours😊xxx

Tbae profile image
TbaeMetric Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Hang tough Jan,I know you will come back stronger.

Mr BBR is a kind man,pleased for you , Garmin,new shoes🤔, take the lot, your so worth it.

Thank you for all you do for the forum and every good wish with your repair.

🏃‍♀️⭐️👏👏❤️

Bluebirdrunner profile image
Bluebirdrunner in reply to Tbae

😚thank you xxx

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thanks, BB ❤️

I hit my knee too, that is more sore than the chin, but prettier because I was wearing my dreaded Capris which gave my knees some protection - thank goodness!

New Garmin, fabulous! Hope you feel up to running again really soon xxx

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon

oh my gosh Abi - I had no idea. Hope you are ok! Great shoes - good for you! I need a mother-in law like yours :)

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Decker

Thank you xxx I will ask my MIL for some shoes for you too 😄

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathon

Sorry about the silence. I've just been busy, but I've kept running. Inov-8s will be under our tree this year as well. I got a pair of spiked Mudclaws last year, that have been really good. So hubby is getting a pair of Arcticclaws from me.

I never got around to telling you all, but I did a 10K race back in October. Despite being fairly slow, I was handed a pair of On running shoes when I crossed the finish line. They were a perfect fit, so I can't wait to try them in the spring.

It doesn't look like we're getting a white Christmas, so I'm making the most out of it, and getting some speed. I've even done my first winter intervals, and they went really well.

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to C3PO

The shoes were the prize for the race? That is fantastic! I usually just get a banana

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply to Decker

😂😂

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathon in reply to Decker

I was thrilled. We usually get buns and a beanie at this event. My shoes alone cost more than our combined entrance fees - and hubby got a pair as well. It was an extremely wet day, so I suspect that they realized that people didn't want to hang around for the usual prize raffle. What was especially fun about the event was that Henrik Ingebrigtsen started the race, and being a small local event, he was very approachable. If we'd arrived earlier, we could have taken selfies with him.

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to C3PO

Fabulous. What a brill event. 😃👍🏅

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to C3PO

Heyyyy '3PO!!!! Good to see you xxx

I just love the name 'Mudclaw', and I'm sure they're fabulous too! I'm not sure about Ons, but I still reckon I should do that 10K 😄

I have only been to Norway once, it was December, and there was most certainly a white Christmas that year! Brrrrr 😊😊😊

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Ouch! Bet that hurt 😩 Hopefully you didn’t lose any teeth 😱 Love the shoes!

I’ve not asked for any specific running stuff as I think I’ve probably got as much as I need 🙄 but I’ll still be delighted to unwrap any present and see a running related item!

Running wise I’m still on track with my HM training but my biggest challenge will be getting the long runs in over Christmas with various family coming and going, as I’m sure others will have the same dilemma. I don’t think saying “I’m just popping out to get more wrapping paper” is going to sit well if I’m not back for a couple of hours 🏃‍♀️😮🤔

Cantstopmenow profile image
CantstopmenowHalf Marathon in reply to Irishprincess

My dilemma too Irishprincess. 😂I would NEVER go to the shops in my running gear! 🙈 😂

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow

I guess we could say we’re going to run to the shops as it’s “greener” 😂...........

.... and then got a bit lost on the way...... and then ....surprise surprise we met a friend we hadn’t seen for ages...... blah blah ... mmmmnnnn 🤔 this might work 😉🏃‍♀️

Cantstopmenow profile image
CantstopmenowHalf Marathon in reply to Irishprincess

That's a good one! With the traffic in our town it's probably quicker!

I'm like a bear with a sore head if I dont go running, so I'll probably be encouraged to go! 😂😂😂

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to Cantstopmenow

Why? I do it all the time. Mismatched colours, wet. I wipe my feet. 🤷‍♀️

I’m going in a minute in fact. Two birds - one stone 😃

Cantstopmenow profile image
CantstopmenowHalf Marathon in reply to misswobble

Why not indeed! And you save the car park fee!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to Cantstopmenow

I can’t be bothered with the car. It’s a burden Run freeee 🏃‍♀️

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Irishprincess

I was really worried about my teeth for a few seconds, but luckily I still have them all 😄

Hope you get out for your runs! xxx

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to roseabi

I did 👍. Lidl run 😁🏃‍♀️

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon

Hope you’re on the mend roseabi, that wasn’t fun 🤕

I think shoes must be a big Christmas listie thing - they never really come off because you always need a new pair!! My trail shoes are (were!) that colour. They’re going to be brilliant roseabi!

I have asked Santa for a parkrun bottle with my barcode on it as it’s frivolous and something I’d never buy myself but it will also help parkrun out a little bit.

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply to TailChaser

Lovely - It’s a shame it’s not a scannable bar code though TailChaser

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon in reply to Dexy5

Yeah, I thought that Dexy. It’s one of the reasons why it’s frivolous.

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to TailChaser

I bought myself one of those PR bottles too TC. It’s ace. I took it to my choir concert yesterday in fact, and one of my running choir member friends was looking enviously at it. All the non-running ones didn’t look quite so excited by it! 😅

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

😂 It is very smart indeed, I wasn’t interested until I saw one in real life and got severe bottle envy!!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to TailChaser

I get FOMO with everything to do with running, which I why I preempted it and bought myself the bottle when I first saw it advertised! 🤓 😅

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

Lol! Good idea!! 😄

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to TailChaser

Thanks TC xxx

I had to look up the parkrun bottle, I hadn't heard about it - nice!

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon in reply to roseabi

It looks even smarter in real life, our ED has one x

Cantstopmenow profile image
CantstopmenowHalf Marathon

Oh no! Hope you recover very quickly. The shoes look fabulous.

I have been collecting various items of warm running clothing for santas sack. I've only "borrowed" 2 tops so far!

Happy running and happy Christmas xx 🎄

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Cantstopmenow

Thank you! xxx

Have a lovely warm Christmas!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

Sasasasassasay!!!!

I have asked the Winterval elves for a thing to wear to film my runs... ? Just don't know which to get..head or chest?

Running every day in December... building in with my HM training and taking it gently( 25 min runs) on the official non run days in that..

Ice and gales are hammering things but the treadmill is there:)

I am glad chin and you are recovering... ( hug to you) xxx

Happy running everyone...

PS

Did we get the final results of the Speed Challenge... have I missed it? xxx

Macmac profile image
MacmacMarathon in reply to Oldfloss

Very nice idea that! 😊. Perhaps the head version - my chest torch suffers a bit from rotation whereas head normally stays straight? I guess they can be mounted in various locations? Have fun!

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you, Poet Lady xxx

We have a GoPro, although I haven't used it for runs just on the bike. I find that I got better videos with it on my helmet as opposed to my handlebars, because a lot more of the scenery was visible that way.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to roseabi

Thanks for that.. sounds like head one is the way to go..xxx

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Oldfloss

Speed Challenge - I haven't got around to posting it yet 🙄😊 I'll do it this week - lots of posts from me 😄

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to roseabi

Xx wasn't pushing..just missing a lot right now.xx

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Hope you’re on the mend roseabi. You’re lucky you didn’t knock your choppers out.😳😩 Hope you’re no longer in pain. 🤞

I’m hopefully going to be another Aftershokz recipient for 🎄 Santa has been alerted and he’s usually very good like that. 😀🤞🎅

This week is going to be a bit hit and miss HM training-wise. Choir concerts, relative visiting, last minute shopping in actual shops (😩), but I’m hoping to get a 12k run in on Thursday. I did a 5.5k muddy trail run this morning. My Garmin told me my average HR was 66! Now I know mine is always low, but ....... 🤣

Happy running all! ❤️

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thank you, I was lucky, and very much on the mend now xxx

Wow, busy!

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

Nice shoes ! 😃 I've got some innov8 mudclaws which I find really good in thick mud!

Hope you are recovering well roseabi what a thing to happen😕

I'm having a gentle ish running week this week and a slog and sparkle run on the 22nd round ventnor (glitzy sparkle gear essential ; have found a very gold spangled t-shirt !) Also fancy dress Xmas parkrun too! Should be a fun weekend 😊

Happy running week every one !😊

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to aliboo70

Thank you xxx

Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to aliboo70

Have a fab time Ali 😃. Sounds like a lot of fun. Like the sound of your tee shirt 😁

Lordi profile image
LordiMarathon

Ouch! And hope you`re on the mend Abi. Nice shoes!

I realised I still didn`t have a `proper` technical/hitech running top (I’m a cheapskate and have just gone with all my race freebie shirts so far) so it’s a real bigboy/runner’s top for me hopefully.

I’ve fallen victim to a pre-Xmas fug at the mo (no runs for a week) so will just go with it and be a lazy so-and-so until late Dec! I’ve convinced myself my legs need some rest time before next year’s fun and games.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Lordi

Thank you xx

Yay - happy new top!!!

Macmac profile image
MacmacMarathon

Oh no! Take care roseabi - I hope you mend well. The new shoes should help you feel better I hope. How do they inov8’s wear? I thought the soles lasted for ages with special compounds? They look great - I wonder if they would be wide enough for me 🤔

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Macmac

Thanks Mac xxx

My current Roclite 290s have been wearing well, although I haven't had them a huuuuuuge amount of time. I have done an ultramarathon and marathon in them though, with no signs of wear whatsoever 😊

They are very wide in the toe boxes, especially the Roadclaws, which is why I bought them. But i don't think I'd describe them as wide-fitting overall.

Macmac profile image
MacmacMarathon in reply to roseabi

Sounds good - I have only used New Balance so far (mix of road, trail and spikes) and love them. I have a pair of cheap Karrimor trail shoes also which I use for real muddy runs and don’t care how bad they look after😁and they are ok too. But I would like to try some inov8’s as they do look good and a wide toe box would be good, as that is what I like about the NBs and their comfort out the box. I’ll have to try some on next time I’m in a decent running store - thanks!

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to roseabi

No we want a wide toe box but slim fit everywhere else Getting that is flippin hard though 🙈. When you do find a pair you have to wear them to death 😁

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

It's funny, the Roadclaws really remind me of the fabulous Lidl shoes I had last year - except 3 times the price! 😂😂😂

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to roseabi

Lidl had running shoes in earlier this year but they didn’t look as nice this time as previously They didnt have my size either. Running and Lidl are very popular in my neck of the woods so getting my size is nigh on impossible unless I get there at 8.00 am. My niece can get the whole range where she lives though so hopefully next time they’re on sale I can grab me a pair

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Yeah, they weren't big enough 😟

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to roseabi

Do they do half sizes?

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Can't remember!

Windoze profile image
WindozeHalf Marathon

Aaargg weekly chat rant...so to combine with calf injuries...as soon as I get back into my stride...bit hit of man flu..not the normal man flu...when you can get up out of bed and munch on a steak....

Even went to work with my pants on backwards and my tie tucked into my shirt....

😳😳🌧🌧🌧

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Windoze

Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to Windoze

😁

CandyCool profile image
CandyCoolMarathon

Just shows how black is so slimming!! 😂How’s the chin? Falling is a big fear I Probably need it to happen so I can see it’s survivable without a major trauma!!

I’ve asked for trail shoes and a fluid pack (from all the advice on here). And some perfume as occasional I don’t just run!!

Have a great week and take care xx

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to CandyCool

Ha, that is true! It's healing up OK, thank you xx

I have been doing a lot of thinking about how to make falling better, and may put up a post about it at some point. I did actually share my thoughts with someone on Strength & Flex the other day:

healthunlocked.com/strength...

What, you sometimes don't run???? 😄😄😄

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WhatsappHalf Marathon

Just carrying on with the plan. I have adapted this year as I really want to break 2hours. I have noticed that after a couple of weeks of consistent running my pace has improved steadily and even on the long run day when I can run at wehatever feels confortable I am naturally running at a quicker pace.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Whatsapp

Sounds great! xxx

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misswobbleMarathon

Humming that tune ... “ don’t call me Scarface, my name is Capone, C A P O N E dum dum dum dum. Brilliant stuff. I’ll be singing it all day now Sorry to hear you mashed your chops Good news about your teef. I can’t open things with my teeth now. Sigh 😔. I got a split lip which is now scarred, and a fine scar on my chin The later wrist fracture is ok now. We really should take more care 😁. I was wary for ages about trying to run fast. I still am. I run alongside grass so I have a softer landing if I tip up. Mind you, you with your new road claws should have better grip 👍😃. They are very beautiful. I was hanging my nose over the blue trimmed ones last Christmas. We went for a drive just after crimble, stopped for coffee and cake, and found to my husband’s surprise it was actually a running shop 😎🤷‍♀️ There was no clue from the outside 😁. I hope have some good runs in em 💪👍😃🏃‍♀️

I hope your knee hurries up and gets better 👍

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Yeah, call me Capone 😄

Sounds like you've had a lot worse than me 😢 xxx

I did just trip over, I think! I was glad I wasn't wearing the new shoes, got blood on my Sauconys dammit!

That sounds like a fab shop!!!!!

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to roseabi

Oh no. Blood on the Saucony’s 😬. It’ll come off I hope. 🤞

The shop is called Run Forest Bit dear for me but the cakes are heaven. It’s a real running hub for those lucky enough to be close

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Hope so! Do you remember telling me off for getting pizza sauce on my trail shoes, years ago!?

Mmmmm cake...

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to roseabi

No, I can’t remember that. 😁😁😁😁😁🍕

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Was a long time ago!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to roseabi

Speaking of cake, I was out last night in a vegan establishment with my niece and co, and I had a slice of chocolate tart. My goodness me, it was gert lush Off to run it off now 🏃‍♀️ Got to collect a heavy parcel from Next so won’t be running back home 😃.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Yum!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Erm, not run for over a week I don’t think. Seems that long My toe is now good to go so I plan to run shop today or bust.

All this talk of posh headphones reminds me ... I ordered my free gift of a pair of Bluetooth ones from WW yesterday, as I’m a good girl I am 😇. These won’t be posh I don’t suppose 😁

Have a good week everyone 👍🎄

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Lovely! xxx

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply to roseabi

Got them ! My husband fetched them from the sorting office for me. I only left the house to go to the bin and missed the postman ☹️

Anyway, got them charged up. Off to do a run shop this morning so will give them a try out 🎧🎼🎶🎵

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

I've asked for cycling stuff for Christmas this year - need some proper lights for my night ride and some overshoes to try to keep my feet warmer and dryer! But I do need new running shoes - Garmin gave me a badge last week for wearing mine out - who knew they were worn out 😂? I've had them a year, but only 8 months of running. Anyway, my foot is definitely starting to hurt at the moment, so I guess it's even more important I have proper cushioning. As soon as I can find a minute which coincides with some energy, I'm off to the running shop as I imagine Santa has closed his list 😍. Going to skip my next speed run and give my foot a bit of a rest; it's not at serious pain stage but I do think there's something aggravated which needs some time to calm down. Shame, as all was going well. Hey ho!

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to linda9389

All the best!!! xxx

Might the cold weather be affecting it?

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to roseabi

That would be a nice thought! It's definitely not got as far as 'I've done some serious damage' yet which is the main thing. It feels more like it did at the very end of the healing process, so I'm hoping it's soft tissue aggravation rather than bone stress. Far better to be hyper cautious at this stage I think - the speed run seems non-essential right now, no great loss.

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roseabiUltramarathon in reply to linda9389

Hells yes - you take care!!!! xxx

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SlowLoris

Quick question. Do the Roadclaws fit the same as the Roclite's? The Roclite's are the only trail shoes I've found so far that fit my feet. If the Roadclaws are the same shape I might try them for tarmac.

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roseabiUltramarathon in reply to SlowLoris

I think the Roadclaws are a better fit than the Roclites. The toe box is wider and the heel fits a little bit more snugly. They also have more cushioning on the tongues which I find helpful for getting them laced up right, and they have the heel-lock eyelet, which the Roclites do not.

The Roclites are made a bit more snug fitting - I saw a lot of warnings to go up half a size when I was researching them 😊

NB they are Roadclaw 275 V2. They have an 8mm drop - Roclites are 4mm.

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SlowLoris in reply to roseabi

Thanks.

The mens Roclites seem a bit different. Mine have the heel lock eyelet and round cord laces. They are definitely wider at the toe because that's what I need to fit. They fit like slippers but are not really suited to winter running. (For me anyway).

I might look at the x-talon 200 for the serious muddy stuff. Actually today waders would have been best.

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roseabiUltramarathon in reply to SlowLoris

When I said the Roadclaw toebox is wider, I meant even wider than that of the Roclites 😊

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SlowLoris in reply to roseabi

That would be good. Even on the Roclites I put a reef knot above the foremost lace hole to stop it tightening.

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