Any tips for a commuter wanting to run to work?

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Jan 2015
6:39pm, 15 Jan 2015
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Too Much Water
I've used the tote bags that had my clothes in before! And a lot of paper towels. Neither ideal
Jan 2015
10:53am, 16 Jan 2015
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HappyG(rrr)
I've run in my speedo swim shorts before. In winter. 2C and snowy. And I had to walk through the office to get out the door. :-O
Jan 2015
12:47pm, 16 Jan 2015
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Too Much Water
Oh yes, forgetting my running shorts when running home from work in January was fun once, running back in the cold in my boxers (similar size to running shorts thankfully). Taking 2 hours to regain normal temperature in *that* area
Jan 2015
6:36pm, 16 Jan 2015
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abdou
Glad I'm not the only one who's done that TMW. Ran 10 miles through London in me kecks - luckily it was 10pm and dark, so no one gave me a second glance. I think.
rhb
Jan 2015
10:44pm, 27 Jan 2015
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rhb
Quick update, bike in > run home > run in > bike home feels much more manageable than double run days (which were fun but emptying). Ta for advice.
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9:22am, 28 Jan 2015
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HappyG(rrr)
Cool, nice one rhb. I just find that logistically hard (I'm a bear of little brain!) I'm lucky that I have the car as an option, and a gentle double once or twice a week is ok for me. :-) G
rhb
Jan 2015
9:01pm, 28 Jan 2015
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rhb
It's a bit of faff but will get simpler as I get used to routine I guess...
Jan 2015
9:07pm, 28 Jan 2015
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Bazoaxe
I did 4 to work and 6 home tonight....I was just abouit to press start on the garmin when I realised my work pass was still in the pocket of my cycling kit from the day before. That narrowly avoided the morning 4 recovery miles having another 4 tempo miles added
Jan 2015
9:28pm, 28 Jan 2015
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lady alton
I have a couple of waterproof stuff sacks that I use to transport stuff in and out. It keeps stuff dry and away from other stuff. I also take a small breakfast in with me to have later.
Shoes in at the begining of the week (when I cycle in) end of the week I take them home, I just need to remember what colour shoes I have at work.
It's annoying but because my office is up four flights of stairs and I have no locker in the shower room so it's easy to have my towel in my bag rather than leaving it a work.
Feb 2015
1:15pm, 11 Feb 2015
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Wine Legs
is it wrong that I *actually* lolled at HappyG as the mental image of someone strutting through the office in budgie smugglers was just too much (I was picturing these in a bright royal blue too, just so you know)

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