Flat Pack Runner

Nobody gave me instructions, I went out there and embraced running full on!

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Breaking them In! Date: 17/03/2016 So Far! I’ve had my pair of Brooks Glycerin 13 for almost a month now, and I’ve ran approximately 66 km in them! These are my personal views so far! 🔹Really Comfortable, but i also feel I have enough support. 🔹I have yet to re-lace my Shoes mid run. This is generally a problem I always have 🔹I haven’t suffered from any blister due to friction. 🔹My cadence has improved dramatically, I feel like I got a lot of energy return. Heel-to-toe transition is great, every stride seems effortless. Still early days! What I can say however, I love the look of the new Brooks Glycerin 13. The style is right up my street, love the High Risk Red colour. I’ve found them really comfortable from day one, it’s not often you get that feeling straight from the box, normally takes a few runs to find your feet. Sometimes neutral shoes have a really squishy feel, but I don’t find this with the glycerin 13.

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Gonna be walking like a cowboy after doing these runs! Don't let the suffering be pointless!!

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Take a look at @dayripper78's Tweet:

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Well at first glance , I may look like I’m trying to be a ninja, or a Sub-Zero wannbe! In fact, I’m wearing “The multifunctional ABSOLUTE 360 Far Infrared Neck Tube”.

The technical bit, it’s made from an innovative far infrared (FIR) emitting fibre.

I wore this neck tube last night during my session with Shildon AC, with all the cold night we’ve had, perfect opportunity for this apparel. Kept my neck and lower face really toastie throughout, without interrupting my breathing. Not sure if it’s all in my head, but I believe that far infrared technology kept my shoulders relaxed, occasionally I tense up when I push myself hard.

One style, so many uses! Yep! You’ve heard that one before. And that’s not my wife’s description of me. The ABSOLUTE 360 neck tube has been designed like Buff® headwear – I’ve conquered headband, wristband, mask, balaclava, scarf, beanie. I just get frustrated trying to do the pirate cap.

Conclusion, well it’s multifunctional, and you’ll probably use it quite alot! As a runner I’ll definitely be using it, I definitely want to learn more about ABSOLUTE 360. If the neck warmer is that good, imagine what a T-Shirt, Running Tights will feel like!

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Lunch time run with a difference. Working a 14hr shift isn't easy, cramming training session in as well is tricky, but invigorating! Today I went out with my heart rate monitor, I hate taking it, as I'm worried about result, like am I going explode! Anyway, I been off running recently, for two whole weeks, now that's a shock to the system. I've noticed my fitness levels have altered, but I'll get it back. I'm currently testing out the new Brooks Glycerin 13. What can I say, apart from how unbelievably comfortable they are. I've noticed the response is great, energy return is flawless, which is making my stride turn over quicker. Also to note, considering I'm still breaking these shoes in, I'm not feeling any discomfort whatsoever. Got back home, quick change, quick shower, and quick recovery solution, not better way than drink CoCoPro ( fully hydrated, also got protein kick)

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"Only success will quench my thirst"

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Brooks Men’s Glycerin 13 (Black / High Risk Red / Silver)

I’ve just started testing out the new Brooks Glycerin 13. May I say the ‘High Risk Red/Silver/Black version is very snazzy, and appealing on the eye!

The Brooks Glycerin 13 is mainly a road shoe, but it can quite happily adapt to certain terrains. On two occasions I’ve tested them out. So far so good! I must empathise I haven’t covered great distances yet, as I am wearing them in.

I’ve found these babies unbelievably comfortable, heel to toe transition is flawless, response is also good. It’s made my runs feel effortless so far. I will continue to report on how well these perform over the coming weeks.

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The desire to run, has been pretty much dominated my mind the past two weeks. I've been motivated to run and run fast, just to grab hold of those feel-good brain chemicals that get released when we go running. In the past those wacky endorphins have done so many wonderous things, they've helped me achieve nice speeds and distances. But I've been deprived for two whole frustrating weeks, itchin to get out there, is an understatement! I need that runners high back, and quick!

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No Running for the past week has been a challenge, not only for myself, but for my awesome family too! Yes I’ve had a running accident !“ I ain’t gonna lie, I have been a right grouchy git this week, I feel so sorry for my wife Lisa, and my son Isaac, they’ve had to hear me twist every day, they deserve a medal. One thing for sure folks, I’ve still got the drive and determination to conquer my running goals. A week gives you a lot of time to reflect…

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"Hate Doctors when they tell you this"

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Every runner, somewhere, somehow has a battle wound. I got mine yesterday, I rememberer it well, I should do, I haven’t developed dementia yet. Anyway, I’ll tell my story , it was a very cold and icy morning, the darkness was still present in Bishop Auckland. I know your bored already of this story, regardless, anybody else would of seen the ice and stayed indoors. However, I didn’t pay any attention whatsoever to these warnings, who’s a numpty, I am! I just put my snazzy gear on, went outside, embraced the freezing cold, and went running. This didn’t last long, a stray dog, breed unknown decided to ruin my day by knocking me completely off balance. This isn’t exactly the story I wanted to enhance my battle wound, it would of been more interesting if I was let’s say’ running in the Swiss Alps, and a grizzly bear attacked me. Anyway, I’m left very frustrated, the nurse said no running for a week, I’m gonna be so grouchy!

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MARATHON SEASON IS UPON US!

It’s a new year and everyone is guaranteed to burst back into training full throttle! Rightly so as Spring is shortly upon us, which only means one thing, Marathon Season is upon us, especially Virgin London Marathon which is in April.

Whether you’re an avid athlete looking for that adrenaline fix, or you’re one of a fresh newbies inspired to start a Sport, for example Running, which by the way is AWESOME you will still need to get prepared.

Regards of your starting point, newbie or pro, nutrition is always key. Whether you are running first mile, or you 26th, fluid loss through sweat is evident, and occasionally people in general,  over-compensate by drinking far too much which sends the body into shock, or drink too little and suffer from dehydration.

Getting this balance right first time will project into your training, and help you throughout any demanding training session. I’m a great believer that if your going out for a 30 mins gentle jog, your body doesn’t really need anything to fuel you. But if you doing anything over an hour, your body needs to be hydrated radically, without this you won’t be able to put much effort in, and you will no doubt struggle.

When I’m training, I want fuel source that can not only hydrate me, but had nutritional benefits too.  Coconut Water has become the world’s most popular source of. hydration after water, but water alone can’t  give back what your body requires, for example electrolytes aren’t found in water.

When I started running I began by following Couch to 5k Podcast provide by NHS, which is amazing and informative for anyone with the desire to start running. Every episode helps you transition into running for 30 mins non stop, this is EPIC if you’re just starting out, and the sense of accomplishment is overwhelming.

Once you’ve transitioned into a Runner, you’ll want to aim big, no doubt you’ll want to earn some bling from all that hard Work and commitment. Next you’ll be doing 5k races and 10k, ultimately seeking Marathons.

Remember when you’re out training hard, be sensible, start thinking about hydration, try something flavoursome like Coconut Water, it’s also packed with natural electrolytes and is brilliant for replenishing our body’s natural energy stores, VITAMIN C is also vital in replacing energy.

The other amazing thing about CocoPro, is that their Coconut Water has Whey Protein isolate as part of its core ingredients. So this carton of wonder can also be an exceptional source of recovery without having to source Protein from unnecessarily.

Please feel free to connect with me via Twitter @dayripper78. I am also CoCoPro Ambassador. Please connect with them at www.DrinkCocoPro.com, you’ll find awesome articles and nutritional information.

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Since getting this very upsetting news yesterday. I’m kinda finding it hard to concentrate, slightly frustrated. I know their has to be rules, but seriously the ballot system ‘sucks’, I’m truely sorry, that’s just my subconscious venting ‘Arrrrgggghh’. I’m passionate about running, and like I’ve stated previously in tweets, i have no ego. But I truely believe event organisers need to filter out those who aren’t particularly passionate about the Sport, and give the places to those who are. I get deeply frustrated when I hear people boasting about how they’ve got in, and they then turn around and say “I don’t even like running, I’m doing it for the crack”. This isn’t fair, I know it’s only my opinion, and everyone else may disagree, but I’m deeply frustrated. Right, I’m gonna take this harsh negativity, put my running shoes, and head outside and vent big style, I need to be positive!

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Fashion week is upon us! Here’s my homeage to Derek Zoolander, I had to be funny! Anyway, apart from me doing ridiculous selfies. I had a AWESOME result today, smashed it, 2 new records, fastest mile and fast 5km! It just goes to show with a little dedication, all that training pays off. Tomorrow, I’ll probably walk like John Wayne, but today I feel AWESOME. Interval training is key, put in as 100%, and you’ll see results. No pain no gain!

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"Your strength is equal to that of your will to win!“ Seriously I don’t know Kung Fu, wish I did, I’ve always wanted to, but hey I’ll leave that to Ryu in Street Fighter! Anyway, those moments when you cannot be arsed to go ‘RUNNING’, it’s just too cold, the sun ain’t out, I’ve got nothing to wear! Just get your gear on, go outside, imagine you're a warrior, and scream like a lunatic, and just go RUNNING.

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When I started running, nobody told me I would become obsessed with running shoes, constantly burning holes in my pockets just so I can get something flashy for my runs. The weird thing is I don't put this much energy into dressing myself full stop. Right now, as I'm writing this blog, I'm wondering when my favourite brand is going to be launching the spring variation of the shoe I already own, I'm saying to myself this must stop, I feel like a Runner with an addiction. These babies are my Brook's Ghost 7 , I treasure them, even though they've probably done more miles than they're capable of. I have new ones, shiny new ones, but I have bond with these, probably because I did my first Half Marathon, who knows, but it's hard to give up the Ghost 7.