You don't see a guy for nearly 20 years and then discover that not only does he do marathons and ultras (pffff, anyone can do that), but also stuff like 24 hour non-stop races, carrying his own supplies, in whatever surroundings. 20 years ago we talked music and anything associated with it. 20 years later these two benign gentlemen talk hydration, strength exercises, running clothes, general fitness and shoes. Tellingly, we both wore running shoes on the night.
Another gent, missing from the shot, suggested we should run a marathon in Belgium. 'Where, what race?', I asked. 'None mate. Just us. Ferry to Belgium, hire a car, pick a location, run 42K and drink some beer'.
Some of the best running plans come together after meetings such as this. Who knows, we might just do that. Oh, btw, I'm the one wearing glasses.