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Jan 2011
7:59pm, 6 Jan 2011
17,566 posts
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Maclennane
oh and I try to alternate running and cycling, but that's because I don't want monotony or 80-mile working weeks
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Jan 2011
8:00pm, 6 Jan 2011
214 posts
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Dirt Monkey
Macs roll not fold is essential and is a tried and tested method here too
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Feb 2011
8:46pm, 23 Feb 2011
320 posts
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Lauchy
I used to run 3 miles to work and 3 back. I now run 1.5 to and same back. Its good to wake you up but I work shifts.
Also, we have a shower at work which helps. Start of the week I pack my backpack, Berghaus 15ltr with waist and chest straps, with my clothes
and food for the day. I run home with dirty underwear and shirt. So the next few days are lighter. Also with the bag, I have a bag liner inside to keep my clothes dry.
I also found recently that doing it daily got boring, although logged some small miles, you dont want to make it a chore.
For speed work its good and for cramming it in when busy in the evenings.
And, most importantly! Its free and good for you. Tomorrow im taking a longer route home to clock my missing miles back up.
You will love it and get used to it quickly. Loads of people at work have now taking it up and it can only be a good thing.
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Feb 2011
8:48pm, 23 Feb 2011
321 posts
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Lauchy
also, I tend to take breakfast or lunch to work with me. But it may work better for you to eat before, depending on time and distance.
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Mar 2011
1:04am, 6 Mar 2011
505 posts
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IanRunner
I do most of training going to and from work. As long as I fold my shirt correctly, its fine for work.
I do about 50 miles per week and about 90% of this is going to work and back. I onl y live about 2 miles from work but will normally fit in either 4 miles in the morning and 6 to 7 miles in the evening or the other way round. Once a week I try to get in a 2 hour long run straight from work.
We have lockers and showers at work so I am lucky. If it wasn't for this I doubt I'd be running very much!
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Mar 2011
3:21pm, 7 Mar 2011
330 posts
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Lauchy
I think shower facilities is key. I couldnt be stinky all day...
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Apr 2011
1:22pm, 27 Apr 2011
5,538 posts
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Diogenes
I ran to the station this morning through necessity and as it wasn't planned I had my shoes, clothes, big towel, toiletries, book, etc with me.
Learnings. I need a proper running pack with a chest strap and compression straps.
Worries: How bad did I smell on the train?
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Apr 2011
1:24pm, 27 Apr 2011
5,539 posts
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Diogenes
Oops. Meant to ask, any recommendations on packs. I know there have been other threads on this but when I searched this is the only thread I found
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Sep 2011
11:17pm, 7 Sep 2011
16,109 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Dio - hope you got your answer else where? I have a Deuter Speedlite 20, but ahven't really used it in earnest. My first run commute will be this Friday - 6 in and 6 home. Wish me luck. :-)G
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Sep 2011
9:33am, 8 Sep 2011
16,113 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
ANy tips for a commuting run to work then anyone? :-)G
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Part-run commuting and the rain
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