Sub 1:30 Half Marathon in 2020 (Read 618 times)

When the media/newspapers make a big deal out of not panic buying and then publish pics of panic buying, it actually becomes an even bigger problem. I tried to buy 1 packet of paracetamol today because my wife isn’t feeling well. I went to 4 different stores and they were all sold out.

 

Imagine if snowflake kids today had to self isolate without internet/phone or PlayStation...wow, I pity the parents!

they do. the parents who created the generation where everyone has to be nice to each other is watching those same people buying everything they can because "screw them. I need this more." 24 rolls of paper towels later we are okay. Just don't spill any soda on the table and if you do use cloth to clean it up. These paper towels aren't for wiping down the table when you make a mess.

paracetamol …. so like Tylenol? I mean...I can probably mail you a giant 500 capsule bottle if you want.

Marky_Mark Oh the infamous "never let a crisis go to waste" line. I love it. Especially when someone stockpiles a bunch of cleaning supplies and toilet paper, then gets BANNED from selling it because "its not fair" for HIM to jack up prices and profit. It's only for those rich business owners to do such things as increase prices. You know....like Uber drivers with their "surge" pricing during sporting events. Hopefully those drivers can survive off that money now that no one is going out or taking social shared driving trips anywhere.

This was pretty awesome.

Oh and this too. Apparently it's acceptable to tell people "we don't want your kind here" when it doesn't have to do with their outward apperances.

Apparently there was a woman selling toilet paper in Utah who was fined over $1,000 for trying to sell toilet paper. People reported her as she had a driveway full of toilet paper charging $100.

Crazy times !

My wife said the supermarket was busier than xmas today with lots of empty shelves.

Flavio that's crazy. They have actually stated here that home quarantine still allows walks, runs, and biking outside here.

They have cancelled our Pay what you want Tauranga Half which was in april. They have introduced the pay what you want idea a couple of years ago and it seems a success.

Rune hope you get on top of it and find some shoes that work.

Zebano you are the resident triathlete on here 

Triathlon is very popular here.

My work is quiet this week although people tend to get more security conscious in times of worry. I install alarm systems. I feel bad for tourism and businesses linked to that.

^{I think I just entered a race...facebook group covid 19 estuary handicap race 8.5kms round our local estuary.}

^{They want a 5k time to base individual starts from. I put down 35 mins but they have bartered me down to 19.15. It's on April 4th.}

Well, it looks NYC (if not all of the US) is going the way of Italy. I just hope we can show the same sort of national pride we’re seeing from across the pond and not divisiveness.

Everyone stay safe. Kiwis, I think you have some geographical advantage that maybe you can stem the tide.

I’m currently searching for USATF certified courses, but if not, will do the 13.15. The problem is that most of them are on the road or in Central Park, both of which are not good. Central Park is too hilly (yeah yeah Mark I know, but when you’re running a half marathon, 250 meters of gain in half sucks), and obviously can’t run a road race. I’m trying to find something on a pedestrian path or trail, as that will be easier to run the tangents.

Regarding immunity: James thank you for posting that question because it’s been on my mind, especially with my wife. I actually did some research on this, and the latest is that the idea that you are susceptible to disease after a hard effort is not true. Obviously, medical/sports research changes all the time, but this made me more comfortable. I’ll also say that my chances of getting corona are almost 0. I am working from home now, NYC has shut down all non-essential businesses, so the only way I catch it is walking the dog or getting groceries.

For all of you wondering the same thing during this pandemic, I encourage you to read through this. There are some media-based summaries of it, but the study itself is very interesting, even if you just read the summary

Debunking the Myth of Exercise-Induced Immune Suppression

I’m currently searching for USATF certified courses, but if not, will do the 13.15. The problem is that most of them are on the road or in Central Park, both of which are not good. Central Park is too hilly (yeah yeah Mark I know, but when you’re running a half marathon, 250 meters of gain in half sucks), and obviously can’t run a road race. I’m trying to find something on a pedestrian path or trail, as that will be easier to run the tangents.

JMac - How about a weekend away in Vermont?  I did a long run on the Burlington Bike Path a few years ago, it's perfect.  There's a race there called Half Marathon Unplugged I think so you should be able to replicate the course.

mrakers - Races or not, it's definitely better to be in great shape!

Wait a second, with all this coronavirus talk I think we might've missed the fact that PIWI HAS ENTERED A RACE!!!

Good luck Piwi.

Aright guys, this was fun while it lasted.

Not only I woke up with a back out of place today, I've also learned that the local athletics federation is asking runners to stay home and stop all training.

The rationale is that I could injure myself and require a hospital bed or or medical care, and we need those to focus on the COVID-19 patients.

I agree with that so effectively today me and DW are stopping all my running outside. Everyone is doing such a great sacrifice, it stands to reason that I also do my part.

Since a dreadmill is both dreadful and 400 euros, I won't be running inside either.

I'll try to keep the strength training inside with calisthenics. No pulling exercises though.

Stay safe

Link for the curious (In italian) Link