The last count I've 43 pairs of old running trainers, mostly New Balance. I can run anything up to 1000 miles in a pair before I retire them so i get through 2 or 3 pairs a year. I do use old pairs for work and everyday shoes as there fine for that. I should just throw some away but i can't do it

New set of clipless pedals for my mtb and cycling plus running gear for my girlfriends birthday next week

The Invisible Man

Went with the girlfriend a couple of days ago on buy a 2for1 deal and we both really enjoyed it. First trip to the pictures in about 2 years

I downloaded the series and I've just the last one to watch. Probably one of the best programs I've ever seen tbh.

I was 16 when it happened and remember reading all newspapers here in the UK when the story broke, no Internet back then obviously.

Someone I know went there (as far as the official warning signs and exclusion zone) a couple of years ago. It's a bit of a destination these days apparently. He said it was fascinating and doesn't mind glowing in the dark these days haha

@Lebowski1: What she did is just amazing and she'd only just had a baby so her body wasn't back to normal. I did one 10k 3 years ago in 39.54 and swore I'd never do another as it just hurt so bad cardio wise...felt I was having a heart attack which you don't get in endurance haha

Can't help on the torn peroneal I'm afraid as not had one or know anyone who has but really hope she gets it sorted ok. I've had knee surgery (torn meniscus) and back surgery (herniated disc) in the last 8 years (neither running related) and come back stronger thanks to hard work and the NHS so she just needs to believe.

Good luck making it more than a friendship ;) My girlfriend is an endurance runner as well so it helps we both do the same thing. We're off to Venice for a few days from our local airport Southend in a few hours as it's her 46th birthday present and under strict instructions to take running kit for an evening run haha

Yeah my 50th birthday. I've only done 9 Parkruns as I'm distance really. Good luck with the improving...I've GUCR next month a 145 mile non-stop ultra which is more my thing

I did 18.54 at a Parkrun in Dec a couple of months before my 50th which I'm happy with. I'm a ultra runner/endurance runner so don't usually do speed

I remember rushing home from work in 97 so I could get the Fat of the Land album and saw them live a few months later. Met him once a couple of years ago and a really nice guy, owned a pub about 20 miles from me...RIP

50 a couple of weeks ago but probably in my best shape ever. Won a trail marathon in October and did a sub 19min 5k run in December. Running GUCR here in the UK in May which is a 145 mile non-stop ultra marathon