Mo1959
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Just back a pleasant 26 miles in the sun. Was getting a bit breezy towards the end of the ride though, so glad to be back. Quite a few others out and about enjoying the quiet roads too.
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Saw the 26 miles and thought blinkin eck, Mo's just run a Marathon whilst I've been faffing about!
Envious of your lovely sunny ride Mo
@Tenkaykev Appreciate your avatar. How many times did you run it? I was a great static cheerer-oner along the route!
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numbnuts
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Wow that makes my 15 miles look puny
Mo1959
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Lol. I wish. Only ever did the one marathon. Edinburgh in 1999. That was back when it started in Dunfermline and crossed the Forth Road Bridge and finished in Meadowbank stadium.Saw the 26 miles and thought blinkin eck, Mo's just run a Marathon whilst I've been faffing about!
Envious of your lovely sunny ride Mo
Mo1959
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15 miles more than 90 odd percent of the population will have done though!Wow that makes my 15 miles look puny
2009 was my first Edinburgh, not sure if I've run 2 or 3 of them but it was always hot, last one I did they ran out of water and cut the race short for the slower competitors
Ran the half with daughter Fi last year, she lives in Portobello which is on the route. Far more forgiving than the full Marathon, and of course you get to Stewarts beer tent a lot quicker
I was quite pleased with my stint on the exercise bike till you and Mo postedWow that makes my 15 miles look puny
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
15 mile bimble for me as well. Quite windy in places and my ears were hurting because of it. Still lovely in the sun.
I used to enjoy running but could only get to half marathon stage and even that was only 8.5 minute miles at best. Then Ligamitis ??( ligaments came away from the bone) caused me to halt it.
I tried to get back into it a few years but my old back injury jars too much.
Fortunately cycling doesn't cause problems.
Nice views Welshie.
I'm 4 years off retirement age and have no burning desire to retire. I work 30 hours a week at a job I enjoy with great colleagues. I have plenty of time in the afternoons to do stuff that Mrs Z says needs doing.
Having been furloughed for the past two weeks its been almost like trail run for retirement. I'm getting paid in full so there's no money worries, not sure yet what my pension pot would provide.
I must say it seems an agreeable experience. Perhaps I might rethink my plans.
Having been furloughed for the past two weeks its been almost like trail run for retirement. I'm getting paid in full so there's no money worries, not sure yet what my pension pot would provide.
I must say it seems an agreeable experience. Perhaps I might rethink my plans.
Exlaser2
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Off for a little slow ride in a bit . Will probably just get my hybrid out and have a little 10 miler. Leaving the nice road bikes in the shed at the moment . Too many people point the finger at road cyclists. Plus it means I can leave the Lycra at home as well. Not that I am too sure I could fit into it anyway 😂
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