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Comment on Gear Review: Lucozade Sport Body Fuel Energy Gel by tjbfs

tjbfs — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:58:22 +0000

Looks like good advice from Liz Yelling. And in fact, my opinion of the Lucozade gels keeps going up and up. Not only have I got a real taste for them now, they do seem to work – though I still swear by a gel with a bit of caffeine content in the later stages of half marathons…

Good luck with the Great East!

Comment on Gear Review: Lucozade Sport Body Fuel Energy Gel by Kassia Gardner

Kassia Gardner — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:34:10 +0000

Thanks for this, I’ve been wondering about using energy gels in a half marathon this week and I’ve been a bit nervous about using them. I guess it’s going to be a case of just try them and see.

Thankfully I’ve also managed to get a bit of advice from Double Olympian Liz Yelling as to when to take them which I’ve posted on my blog at:
http://www.dailydash.co.uk/2011/10/05/energy-gel-advice-from-liz-yelling/

Comment on Shoe Review: Saucony Grid Jazz X TR Trail Running Shoe by Aaron Lord (@a1rd)

Aaron Lord (@a1rd) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:14:46 +0000

FYI, Jazz is the name of a legacy product for Saucony. They evidently chose the name because the new Jazz (of which the Jazz X is evidently a gore-tex representation) occupies the same place in their product lineup as the original Jazz did decades ago.

Comment on Calibrating your Nike+iPod. The idiot’s guide. by tjbfs

tjbfs — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:57:53 +0000

It’s easily done Anrika – glad to be of assistance.

Comment on The Great North Run. Why don’t they tell people it’s all uphill? by Day 361 – Why don’t they tell you it’s all uphill?!?!? » 1095miles - running blog

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:10:48 +0000

[...] run a distance event, I don’t need to explain the name! Anyway, have a look at the link here: http://tjbfs.com/2008/10/08/the-great-north-run-why-dont-they-tell-people-its-all-uphill/ I think it’s a fair assessment of the event and [...]

Comment on Calibrating your Nike+iPod. The idiot’s guide. by Anrika

Anrika — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:38:14 +0000

I use a pouch and place my sensor ON my shoes. Thanks! the sensor was up side down!!! problem solved!!
Anrika

Comment on Asics Gel Cumulus 9 v Gel Cumulus 10. The big semi-scientific shootout. by ultra guy

ultra guy — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:55:22 +0000

So true. I have had five pairs of the 9′s and love them! I can’t even run in the 10s’ or 11′s: they jacked the heel up and the midsole is way too stiff. I have had to look elsewhere as I’ve been with the Cumulus since the 6′s, and before that, since the early 1980′s with the GT-II, the Excaliber GT, and the Epirus, just to name a few of my favorites.

I’m trying the Landreths now, and find that the midsole of the 6′s is too squooshy, so I’m trying to find a pair of 5′s as these are a little more firm according to many raters.

I hate to think my best option is the Pegasus 27, but that’s all I can find out there right now. In my opinion, Tiger cannot even say that it makes a neutral shoe for long-distance (marathon or over) runners at this point in time, and I’ve worn Tigers almost exclusively for 35 years. Very disappointed.

Comment on Runner’s Nutrition: Lucozade Sport Jelly Beans by Gear Review: Lucozade Sport Body Fuel Energy Gel | Taking Jelly Babies From Strangers

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:35:14 +0000

[...] They worked at least as well as the Lucozade Sport Jelly Beans I’m currently carrying in my back pocket on race days, and while they don’t taste quite as good, at least you can’t spill gels all over the trail like you can with the Jelly Beans. [...]

Comment on The Great North Run. Why don’t they tell people it’s all uphill? by tjbfs

tjbfs — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:24:57 +0000

Yeah, yeah, yeah. The old myth about the GNR being mainly downhill…. Obviously, it starts in a city centre and ends up at the seaside, so the finish is lower than the start; but there are still many miles of uphills to contend with before that appalling downhill thrash to the sparkling waters of South Shields. Are you Brendan Foster under an assumed name?

Comment on Shoe Review: Asics Gel Cumulus 11 by tjbfs

tjbfs — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:22:15 +0000

You’re very welcome Trevor. But with regard to the sore knees, this could be just because you’ve upped your mileage too quickly and your body is still adjusting; because you’re in the wrong shoes (you need a gait analysis in a running shop to find out if you under- or over-pronate, or run neutral. The Cumulus is a neutral shoe); or if it’s neither of these things, a decent sports physio should be able to tell you what the problem is and recommend exercises or perhaps orthotic inserts for your shoes to correct it. For example, a lot of my past knee problems were down to weak quads, so I was recommended to build these up with leg curls, and my knees are now fine. So don’t just live with the pain, if you’re planning on making running a permanent thing, it’s well worth getting to the bottom of the problem.

Comment on Shoe Review: Asics Gel Cumulus 11 by trev012

trev012 — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:59:25 +0000

Thanks tjbfs. Your comments are most welcome as I am a newbie. I have since been running my usual 4 mils x 3 times weekly with no blisters and feel the shoes I was recommended were perhaps the wrong ones. The Cumulus are so comfy but I understand what you mean by getting sore knees – I just put it down to my age !!!

Comment on The Great North Run. Why don’t they tell people it’s all uphill? by Steven

Steven — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:57:50 +0000

It’s not uphill!! Infact the course is listed as a ‘downhill’ race (where no official records can be set) because the there are more downs than ups! I’m not sure on the precise figure but a decline of 1% of the race distance is downhill.

Comment on Shoe Review: Asics Gel Cumulus 11 by tjbfs

tjbfs — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:45:39 +0000

Sounds like a bargain Trev, but not necessarily a great long-term solution for you. The Cumulus are neutral shoes, and you appear to have been recommended stability shoes, meaning that you have a pronation problem (if the recommendation was made based on a proper gait analysis, obviously). If so, you may find you develop knee, ankle or even hip problems in the long-term, by using neutral shoes rather than control shoes.

With regard to your blister problem, I wear the Asics Cumulus myself, but wear a size larger than I usually need for normal running, to accommodate the natural swelling of your feet after a few miles, and two sizes larger if I’m running a marathon or even half marathon. I’d also be tempted to experiment with different socks if I was you. Personally, I’ve never had a blister while wearing Thorlos running lites, but even if they don’t work for you, I’m sure you’ll find socks that will.

Comment on Shoe Review: Asics Gel Cumulus 11 by TrevTheBev

TrevTheBev — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:38:01 +0000

I am 53 and have been running/jogging now for just under a year, mainly to relieve stress from my job. Not a high miler but can now do 4 miles 3 times a week. I started wearing Asics GT2140′s as a running shop advised me they would be most suitable. Well………….
……. When I run with them, I get constant blisters on the instep of my right foot. So much so, I have now started wearing 2 pairs of More Mile anti blister socks but they still give me blisters on the very same spot.
Today I was in my local JJb sports shop just browsing but think I’ve just picked up the bargain of the century and hopefully banish these pesky blisters. I found in their sale items a brand new pair of Asics Cumulus for £20 YES, £20. However, the reason they were so cheap was because the left one was a size 7 and the right one was a size8. Not to worry though, I am sitting indoors typing this with them on and they feel extremely comfortable. The left foot has one sock on and the right one has two socks on. I am just testing to make sure they are comfortable enough in the house before I go for my usual 4 miler tomorrow. Lets hope the blisters are a thing of the past ………..

Comment on Gear Review: Polaroid Vector Running Sunglasses by Gear Review: Polaroid Habanero Sunglasses for Runners | Taking Jelly Babies From Strangers

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:01:33 +0000

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Comment on Gear Review: Polaroid Medal 9239A Running Sunglasses by Gear Review: Polaroid Habanero Sunglasses for Runners | Taking Jelly Babies From Strangers

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:01:30 +0000

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Comment on Cold weather running. No, your lungs won’t freeze… by tjbfs

tjbfs — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:33:57 +0000

Glad to be of help…and thanks for your comment. TJBFS

Comment on Cold weather running. No, your lungs won’t freeze… by Amused Student

Amused Student — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:39:03 +0000

Even though I’m not a runner myself, I found your blog entry here while researching the answer to a homework question about why lungs can’t freeze. (Don’t worry, I’m allowed to use the Internet for this. XD) I just wanted to say I appreciated your dry sense of humor while I was otherwise bogged down in homework. Thanks for this!

Comment on Shoe Review: Asics Gel Cumulus 11 by tjbfs

tjbfs — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:26:53 +0000

Well, I’ve got pretty narrow feet, but I think there’s tons of width in the 12, and a very narrow, well-fitted heel. I’m also slightly heavier than you and still wear the Cumulus, though the Nimbus is Asics’ most cushioned shoe, so you can’t really go wrong with that one. Hope it all goes well with getting back into running. Remember to start slow and build up to the big stuff though…

Best, TJBFS

Comment on Shoe Review: Asics Gel Cumulus 11 by TGrunner

TGrunner — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:18:58 +0000

Have just started running again and I have started using Cumulus 9 (purchased 3 years ago – it has taken a while to get started).

I weigh 87 kg and I wear size 11 in 4E width. Like width at forefoot, whish heel was slightly narrower. Although a very comfortable shoe.

I am thinking of purchasing second pair of shoes – either Cumulus 12 or Nimbus 12. I have read that if you are over 80Kg should go to Nimbus.

Have you used either Cumulus 12 or Nimbus 12?

How does the 12 series fit compared to the 9 series. I have to purchase over internet as in Australia they do not sell 4E width in Cumulus.