PhilPub

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Weather... to HOT
'If it's any consolation, 23 is THE maximum temperature ALL DAY according to THE most pessimistic forecast I've seen (presume we're talking about the...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Chip .....Laces ro Tyrek strips
'Yeah, no harm in doubling up on the strips, but they are very strong. I really can't see any way my chip has a chance to fall off but belt and braces...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Heart rate for a 'young' 56 Y O male - Any thoughts?
'The HRM could be a good tool for making sure you're not overdoing it in the heat. If the heat is affecting you at all, this will directly affect...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Heart rate for a 'young' 56 Y O male - Any thoughts?
'Have you used a heart rate monitor to see what your heart rate does during training and/or at your target marathon pace?'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Sun cream
'robert56Just seen the thread on the hats, might pop in nike town and have a look after work, how much are they??? not to sure on the orange trim though,...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Sun cream
'Robert, P20 is very good. http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/product_5775_p20-sun-filter-lotion-spf20--100ml-.html [expresschemist.co.uk] Not cheap...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Hats...
'I've also pondered the trade-off between keeping the heat in and keeping the sun off... and have just bought a hat! It's a Nike running cap - mesh,...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

How soon will we know our "official" time?
'Little tip I use for races... Press 'go' a couple of seconds AFTER you cross the start line. At the finish line, beam like a nutter for the finish...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

public transport on Sunday
'Well for that route you don't have to rely on the underground, so that's one less thing to worry about! Which narrows it down to National Rail Enquiries...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Weather Forecast for Sunday
'I think the thing in the mag is about not wasting water by grabbing extra bottles just for pouring over your head. 300ml every mile is more than...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Sauna
'I can't see it doing any harm, given the amount of water you'll drink between now and the race to keep adequately hydrated. I always take water into...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Water
'Yeah, tea's good. The only thing I drank at the Expo was a free sample of Fuller's London Pride. Not exactly hydrating but it was very nice. ...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Is there a definite time for baggage drop-off?
'jrb, Thanks, that confirms something I've just been told by an experienced FLM runner. I think I'll aim for 9am and stop fretting. 8) '

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Is there a definite time for baggage drop-off?
'mazzy_45By the way are the lorries near the start or do we have to hunt them down too???? ahh another thing to add to my worries, i hadn't even thought...'

PhilPub has posted in a forum thread 5 years, 1 month ago

Is there a definite time for baggage drop-off?
'The thing is, it's not that I don't want to be soaking up the atmosphere but I've put quite a lot of thought into the morning's preparations (get...'