Running 2022

[blueloon]

Apologies for Congratulating you well after the event. However us runners never get tired of being congratulated. HA

Brilliant time considering you were carrying an injury.

Would you do another?

Well mate , got to say that’s a pretty daft question to be asking a runner two 1/2 weeks after the event ……….I’ve applied for a Good For Age place for the 2023 event and once my injury has cleared up I’ll be back training for it ?

(GFA place is not guaranteed but I was over 10 mins inside the time so it’s highly likely I’ll get a place , next time I’ll hopefully enjoy it more!)

 

[blueloon]

@blueloon @JimmyJeffers

I`ve finally got a diagnosis about my chest / breathing problems.

It`s come out of studies, into long covid, in a college athletes in America and is going to be tagged onto the ever growing list of long covid symptoms.

Exercise Induced Broncoconstriction. (E.I.B. )

It`s asthma, in all but name.

The airways narrow and constrict, during strenuous exercise, causing breathing difficulties during exercise and a dry cough, a raw chest and hoarseness afterwards - all of my symptoms.

As of yet, they have no idea, why it affects people, who prior to catching covid, were very fit, as no damage shows up on the lungs / heart etc and the only treatment at the mo, is inhalers - just like asthma.

That’s rough on you mate, but on the one hand you may now be able to make some progress. My youngest son can suffer from Exercised induced asthma at times, I don’t know a lot about it myself but I’m sure there’s a lot of information out there on it . Good luck with things and getting it sorted ??

 

[Hjefc]

A lot of lads I know, who run on the roads swear by Hoka Cliftons ?

I run on the trail version - Challenger and I love them.

Like running with featherlite pillows on your feet.

Hi mate, I’m after a new pair of trail trainers. I know you recommended the Hoka Challenger. I was just wondering how they are size wise as I’m hoping to find a cheap pair on the internet.
Do you wear the same size as your daily trainers/shoes or size up/down.
Cheers, I’ve been a bit lazy lately and need the inspiration to get back out!

 

[COYBL25]

Hi mate, I’m after a new pair of trail trainers. I know you recommended the Hoka Challenger. I was just wondering how they are size wise as I’m hoping to find a cheap pair on the internet.
Do you wear the same size as your daily trainers/shoes or size up/down.
Cheers, I’ve been a bit lazy lately and need the inspiration to get back out!

What sort of trails are you looking at ?

The Challengers are great for places like hard packed trails.

But, I recently did a race, on a mixture of forestry tracks and trails, in a pair of Hoka Torrent - less cushioned, wider and super light.

I was very impressed with them and they’re now my shoes, for the forests, rather than the hills.

The best bet, is too wait until the end of January, when all the New Year resolution mob, decide they can’t hack it and starting selling all their gear on EBay !

 

[blueloon]

Hi mate, I’m after a new pair of trail trainers. I know you recommended the Hoka Challenger. I was just wondering how they are size wise as I’m hoping to find a cheap pair on the internet.
Do you wear the same size as your daily trainers/shoes or size up/down.
Cheers, I’ve been a bit lazy lately and need the inspiration to get back out!

I go half a size up in my Hoka Challenger , normal shoes and some trainers are size 7 , Challenger 7 1/2 .

 

[COYBL25]

Hi mate, I’m after a new pair of trail trainers. I know you recommended the Hoka Challenger. I was just wondering how they are size wise as I’m hoping to find a cheap pair on the internet.
Do you wear the same size as your daily trainers/shoes or size up/down.
Cheers, I’ve been a bit lazy lately and need the inspiration to get back out!

Oops forgot to mention about sizing !

As @blueloon says, always go up at least half a size with Hoka - all of mine are a full size up.

 

[coollino]

Hi mate, I’m after a new pair of trail trainers. I know you recommended the Hoka Challenger. I was just wondering how they are size wise as I’m hoping to find a cheap pair on the internet.
Do you wear the same size as your daily trainers/shoes or size up/down.
Cheers, I’ve been a bit lazy lately and need the inspiration to get back out!

i need a new pair and run forest/wood/trails so i just bought the torrents

Hoka One One Running Shoes & Trainers | SportsShoes.com

Find a large stock of Hoka One One Running Shoes & Trainers today at SportsShoes.com

www.sportsshoes.com

69.99 here and i found the code 'JEHBY8' which gave me free shipping and £7 off! so i got all in at 62.99

be quick...

 

[Hjefc]

That’s a serious cocky’s hut you’ve got going on there Woodsy. Think you even put me to shame

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I go half a size up in my Hoka Challenger , normal shoes and some trainers are size 7 , Challenger 7 1/2 .

Oops forgot to mention about sizing !

As @blueloon says, always go up at least half a size with Hoka - all of mine are a full size up.

I go half a size up in my Hoka Challenger , normal shoes and some trainers are size 7 , Challenger 7 1/2 .

Thanks for the replies, half a size up it is.
Cheers

 

[Hjefc]

Thanks for the replies, half a size up it is.
Cheers

Clearly I have no idea how to multiquote!

 

[Hjefc]

i need a new pair and run forest/wood/trails so i just bought the torrents

Hoka One One Running Shoes & Trainers | SportsShoes.com

Find a large stock of Hoka One One Running Shoes & Trainers today at SportsShoes.com

www.sportsshoes.com

69.99 here and i found the code 'JEHBY8' which gave me free shipping and £7 off! so i got all in at 62.99

be quick...

Fantastic, thanks just ordered a pair