The athletics/running thread

[Verbal]

Well life is getting better. Running? Not so much.

Absolutely shocking 5k on Saturday, rather forget about it. Set off like an absolute tw*t and completely merked myself for the last 2k. However, as it was in Mile End Park, did get to see Christine Ohurougu training over the Green Bridge. She's a bloody thoroughbred!

Ambled through some runs this week without ever feeling great. Determined to improve my 5k for tomorrow though. I HAVE to. Then a 20k to do, too

[thebish]

My ex rows for Cambridge and she swears by milk: says it's the best thing for you after exercise. Loads of protein and shiz in it.

protein in milk - nice... but, shiz in milk?????? eugh!!

[Bruce Rioja]

Just done my 2nd 5K in consecutive evenings - including a 1/4 mile uphill.

My legs have now fell out with me!

Top man I saw something on telly t'other night about the great attributes of milk. Apparently, its several times more efficient than isotonic drinks when it comes to aiding recovery.

Got the day off tomorrow to do the first pre marathon 20 miler. Legs will be sore enough afterwards but supposed to be driving up to Scotland on Saturday - I think I'll let Mrs G do the honours

My ex rows for Cambridge and she swears by milk: says it's the best thing for you after exercise. Loads of protein and shiz in it.

I only ever drink fully skimmed milk, but plenty of it. Is that better or not as good as fatty milk, do we know?

[thebish]

I only ever drink fully skimmed milk,

weirdo!!!!

[Bruce Rioja]

I only ever drink fully skimmed milk,

weirdo!!!!

The only time I like cream is when it's in cakes!

[Worthy4England]

http://journals.cambridge.org/action/di ... id=1057236" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Think the whole debate is here - looks pretty conclusive to me.

I used to do half pint of milk (not skimmed - not sure skimmed was even an option when I last trained) + raw egg in same glass after running...and generally before weights..

[Bruce Rioja]

http://journals.cambridge.org/action/di ... id=1057236

Think the whole debate is here - looks pretty conclusive to me.

I used to do half pint of milk (not skimmed - not sure skimmed was even an option when I last trained) + raw egg in same glass after running...and generally before weights..

That's coz I invented it OK, well not as such, but up ont' farm when we used to put milk through the cream separation machine we used to keep some of the residue creamless milk for me, because I didn't like the normal creamy stuff.

[Harry Genshaw]

The programme I saw said whether it was skimmed, semi or full fat didn't matter. Not sure about sterilised though (do they still do that?)

Just had a pint of skimmed after a pretty gruelling 18 miler. Was looking to do nearer 20 but was out for just under 3 hours. Bloomin pooped now

[Bruce Rioja]

Not sure about sterilised though (do they still do that?)

With the beer bottle lids on? Deary me - how could anyone?

[bobo the clown]

Not sure about sterilised though (do they still do that?)

With the beer bottle lids on? Deary me - how could anyone?

I used to LOVE it. I know it's wrong, but I did.

[TANGODANCER]

Not sure about sterilised though (do they still do that?)

With the beer bottle lids on? Deary me - how could anyone?

This. Asked for tea without milk if anybody ever produced the vile stuff.

[Gooner Girl]

Not sure about sterilised though (do they still do that?)

With the beer bottle lids on? Deary me - how could anyone?

I used to LOVE it. I know it's wrong, but I did.

Eh? Is this an old persons thing?

[thebish]

Not sure about sterilised though (do they still do that?)

With the beer bottle lids on? Deary me - how could anyone?

I used to LOVE it. I know it's wrong, but I did.

Eh? Is this an old persons thing?

yeah... is still available but not as common - used to come in crown-cap bottles and tasted vile. My grandad used to have it - so tea or cereals at his house - a big fat NO! it was milk that had been superheated somehow to sterilize it (hence the name) - then I think they added cats wee...

good for rice puddings though...

[bobo the clown]

... still available but not as common - used to come in crown-cap bottles and tasted vile. My grandad used to have it - so tea or cereals at his house - a big fat NO! it was milk that had been superheated somehow to sterilize it (hence the name) - then I think they added cats wee...

good for rice puddings though...

Oh where ???

Get me a case.

[Bruce Rioja]

Eh? Is this an old persons thing?

Basically, yeah. I used to have to deliver it (I can still feel those tops digging into my fingers) and by and large only ever delivered it to elderly people who, I assume, were brought up on it as a result of them growing up with no fridge.

[Harry Genshaw]

I liked it as a kid too. The bottles used to have them long necks. Pasteurised with all that scum round the bottle top used to put me right off.

[Lord Kangana]

My auntie used to get it. Looked forward to going there just for that. Legendary. I'd probably hate it now.

[CrazyHorse]

Just the very thought of sterrie makes me want to raz.

[Lord Kangana]

Is that good or bad?

[CrazyHorse]

Not so much bad as messy.