The running thread.

[shiftin_gear98]

I snuck out this morning for a quick 5k. Day off today, going to a wedding. Anyhow took Qark with me, alas not my phone. Plus - Its lighter than the Gamma, it's damn bright. Minus - Its a fraction on the bulky side compared to the gamma as its all upfront. Making it bounce a bit. Not excessively but noticably. It doesn't have that foam bit the Gamma does behind the light. I did notice the Gamma feels fractionally more comfortable. I might look out for something to put there myself. Maybe I'll just get used to it. Happy with my purchase, but a couple of small niggles to tweak/adapt to. 4 1/2 out of 5.


Comparison Qark v Gamma 3 by martin cockerell, on Flickr

Comparison Qark v Gamma 3 by martin cockerell, on Flickr

Comparison Qark v Gamma 3 by martin cockerell, on Flickr

[shiftin_gear98]

As Strava keeps telling me I need new shoes, I gave in today as we were at Freeport. Alas I was swayed by my wife and kids on colour choice. Same shoes as before as I really like them - Asics Gel-FujiTrabuco 6, £54.00.
But much brighter.

Finally got Flickr to work.
2019-10-13_04-17-41 by martin cockerell, on Flickr

[daktulos]

Tring RC Ridgeway run for me today - 15km of mud and hills. Unfortunately, I fell apart after mile 7 and literally limped to the end. Not my best effort, but enjoyable. Slightly less rain than last year, too!

https://www.strava.com/activities/2785035344

[DarrenSV650S]

~5.5 miles today. I still have to have a little walk at the top of every hill to catch my breathe

[shiftin_gear98]

Well done for getting out there.
I didn't get out over the weekend, far far too much alcohol consumed Friday evening. Way too messy.
Never great when you wake up the following morning and then throw up.....

[garynortheast]

Good work guys, on getting out there!

Nice looking shoes Martin, be interested to hear how they perform.

Managed to get out of the door for my first run for a week and a half! Just my short, local loop, but was able to get through Coronation Woods before the day's forestry work started there.

The Relive video

Seem to be emerging from a bit of a dark patch and the run definitely helped.

[shiftin_gear98]

Gary, as you know running is a massive help with mood. My missus says she can see a noticeable improvement in my mood since joining the running club. So get your shoes back on and go for another loop.

They are the exact same shoes I just replaced so should perform well, I am a big fan of Asics. They fit me well are comfortable straight out of the box. And they have a store in Freeport retail outlet. So are cheap!

[shiftin_gear98]

Got out last night for another dark wet loop of Stansted. 6.5 miles.
My shoes aren't quite so new now after a few fields and a bit of forest. Slightly less shiny, I much prefer them like this.

DSC_0234 by martin cockerell, on Flickr

I even sussed out the lack of rear light on the Qark, as you say Gary, I too like the rear light of the gamma.

DSC_0236 by martin cockerell, on Flickr

I remembered I had a set of small bike lights that I used to carry when I commuted, just in case the main ones died. A couple of small cable ties and jobs a goodun. Back to all-round visibility.

[garynortheast]

Great mod for the back light there Martin!

Got out this evening for a very enjoyable dark run around my local short loop with a couple of friends. Three people, five dogs, headtorches, hills, mud and forest. Superb!.

[shiftin_gear98]

I got out last night with BSRC, it was a pacer evening, I went with the 8.30 group. It was a nice steady run around Bishops Stortford. 6.8 miles just under 57 mins.

I had numerous comments on how effective the rear light was, a few people said they planned to copy my mod.