Giggling about Tim Hortons (Canadian here 👋). They're not known for bread of any sort but their coffee keeps us coming back. You can't throw a stone without hitting one here; they're EVERYWHERE.
The Tim Hortons bit is funny. Actual Tim Hortons in Canada does not have good bread, or good doughnuts, the coffee is fine. All the food is awful actually. But we still speak admirably about it because it's like, our culture. It's the place we go when it's freezing outside and we need to retreat, there's always one every 5km so it's comforting and familiar.
Already listened to the podcast during Parkrun today and watched it again here. The RU-vid version adds more seeing the reaction on the faces. Thanks guys!
My brother has run EVERYDAY for just about 4 years, he's taught me a lot about discipline and what it takes to push through regardless, I'd love for you to interview him, love the podcasts
I'm sock sock shoe shoe kind of guy. I never untie my shoelaces after a run though, always re-tie them before the next run. Also, I usually listen to you while running and people keep looking at me like I'm some kind of maniac, just running around the neighbourhood laughing insanely. You're easily my favorite podcast to listen to.
Pleasantly surprised to come across a discussion about Tim's on this channel 🤣. Found one in Ireland years ago and owner immediately knew we were Canadian when we started excitedly taking photos. Sadly quality has declined since it got bought up by Burger King, but still always reminds of home :)
I've only been running a few months. started 5K parkruns the last few weeks. 21:18, came 8th/400 last weekend and 1st girl to finish. realised I'm pretty good, so booked myself into a 10K race in a couple of weeks, SO excited but nervous. practised a 10K yesterday and finished on 46.10.. going to listen to this carefully and hope for sub 45. WISH ME LUCK!!
How did it go? 21.18 for only running a few months is rapid! I mean it's rapid anyway, couldn't dream of being that fast, but especially if you're new to running 🤯
@@relatablerunning I got 44:12 so I was very happy - it was my first race and I came first female. now I'm at 20:13 for my 5K PB. that sub 20 is taking some serious work to break :) thanks so much
Tip I was given for the doms, magnesium spray. After really heavy hyrox workouts or any workout involving a lot of running I use a magnesium spray that night. Couple of sprays on the quads really helps the next day. Don't forget though if it's a really heavy one to reapply for the two day doms.
I've not untied and retied my running shoes since London Marathon 2023! I just slip them on and off. My trail shoes I untie before removing every time.
I'm with Andy on the sock shoe debate and the thought of anything else makes me have an actual physical reaction at the thought. The not untieing your shoes though is surely a way to ruin their fit?
I live in the US, and my husband will not “let” me walk or run by myself because he is terrified I’ll be murdered. It’s so commonplace here, that people joke about it. It’s not uncommon to hear people joke that if you don’t want to be murdered, don’t go for a run. Violent crime here is so common, and my town (NOT a big city) is being overrun by criminals, unhoused persons with mental health problems, drug problems, criminal records, etc. Even our parks are how trashed by people living in them. It’s SO SAD. I’d love to live in a safe country.
Regarding dangers while running: I think that men need to be aware of the threat of violence too. In most western countries, men are victims of homicide at about twice the rate of women or more - for example, in the UK males make up about 70% of homicide victims, and in the US males are 82% of homicide victims. Further, women are much more likely than men to be killed by people they know, but men are more likely to be killed by strangers. So as important as it is for women to “do everything right” and run where and when it’s safe, to let someone know where and when their going, to use their Garmin’s tracking so someone can know right away if something is going wrong, it’s also very important for men. Being cautious applies to everyone!
tim horton's is as canadian as maple syrup and beavers! Rick: when you come to canada, if you REALLY want to act like the locals, order a "double double" (2 cream, 2 sugar)...then you'll look like you really belong (although the accent might give it away! great job gang!
Got mugged one morning in november 2023, havent been able to run again again because i'm so worried about running alone and being safe and it happening again.
I would love to see stories of random runners. They don't need to be known, but I would love to hear first time marathon finishers, especially slower ones. (That's what I am building to) Maybe someone who has worked there way to Boston Qualifying time. As an American I would also love to hear you all chat with American runners about the difference in the culture it could be hilarious
The fact that you call Anna's race a "perfect race" is exactly why i love the running channel so much. A perfect race can be a pr, a general goal reached, a great time with friends, just a perfect location, or a perfect day! Thank you for the laughs and great content!!!❤❤❤
Great episode as always! And as a Canadian, I fully support Andy's thoughts on talking to Ryan Reynolds; he's completed the New York Marathon, AND you can talk to him about Tim Hortons.
Viewing Tim Horton's as an exotic novelty is hilarious... In Canada it serves as the provider of caffeine and calories to people who either have no other option available or were raised on PB and Jam sandwiches and Kraft Dinner. It's the absolute bottom of the barrel in terms of food.
Hahaha Tim Hortons! A canadian classic of the most mediocre products but for some reason we can't stop going there 😅 genuinely surprised there is one in the uk
As a UGA student and woman runner - thank you Sarah for bringing up this recent tragedy here. Athens, GA has a very vast, diverse, and friendly running community, but it is shocking and sad to know that even when you do everything right, you can still be at risk. Love you guys!
It was so devastating to hear of this tragedy. My daughter attended UGA from 2015 to 2018 and has been back to visit friends there often. She always felt quite safe in Athens, and we all thought it was the cutest college town in the US! Take extra care!!
More and more cases about murdered female runners, the more I actually start training in a treadmill for my races. I’ve been spooked way too much out on runs as a solo female runner. Better safe than sorry. I live in a pretty rural/suburban area so literally there are very few people around.
I like to change into both socks and shoes just before a race. I usually do this outside so I am sock-shoe-sock-shoe because I don't want to put the socks on the ground. I think Ronnie OSullivan the snooker player would be a good guest. Running has been an important part of his life.
only time do 'sock-shoe psychopath' is when out on trails and having to change footwear and am afraid will lose balance and put my socked foot down on mud/gravel/dirt
I’m gonna guess Andy’s mile will be 4:13! Also it appears Ricky’s novelty for Tim hortans is affecting his judgment. Tim’s tends to have stale bread and their coffee isn’t the same since McDonald’s bought the recipe in 2014
Sarah, I can relate to your disappointment at having missed your goal of a sub-45 min 10k previously. I trained for 3 months with the goal of going under 40min a couple of years ago. . . I ended up with an official finish time of 40:03!!😂😂 I was less than pleased to say the least. Thankfully I rectified that last year.
Hmm, ich habe aber auch schon öfter gelesen, daß Nüchterntraining gerade für Frauen eher keine gute Idee ist. Ich selbst laufe tendenziell auch eher besser, wenn ich zumindest eine Kleinigkeit (z.B. eine Banane) gegessen habe.
On the startline of my parkrun saturday, going for a pb, said I wasn't going to go out to fast (aiming for 5:35 first k). What was my first k? 5:05 (oops). PBed but that can't have helped
As a Canadian I genuinely smiled when Rick described Tim Horton's: A "Canadian Eatery" serving "really tasty bread of all types!" I'll probably remember that next time I go for a Tim's run for colleagues or family. Anyways, wanted to stop by here to wish Andy good luck on his mile race! As a relatively older runner, I can definitely relate to some of the challenges and comparisons.
Yes, overtaking people towards the end of a race does boost your running confidence - but I also feel slightly guilty and bad for the people I'm passing, especially if they look like they're having the worst day of their running life! 😂 Almost feel like I should excuse myself and apologise for my pacing strategy as I sprint by... 🙄
I should be focusing on what you loverly people are talking about, but I'm so mesmerized by how cute Sarah's top is ❤❤❤ I don't need the details of where it's from, just saying its super cute and fits Sarah super well ❤❤
I belong to Lasswade Athletics Club, Guy Learmonth runs in the club vest. Was gutted for him that he couldn't represent Team GB&NI at Glasgow (was a fantastic event to attend).
I love how Rick and Sarah had no idea there were loads of Tim Horton's! We've got a drive-thru one in Wolverhampton and most of the city is still living in the 1990s! 😂
The Tim Horton thing was funny as I was actually doing my long run by the River Stort in Harlow this morning listening to it thinking "hang on there is one here in the retail park here in Harlow" and it turns out that was the branch Rick was referring to, there is also one right outside Birmingham new street station, they've got branches all over the country.
Why is your call to action email in rather than comment? Isn't engagement on your channel more useful than emails in your inbox? Just interested. I'm sure you have your reasons
Sarah is right, I've two daughters and they should not have needed to taught how to protect themselves from men; society should be addressing the underlying probably. Women should not be scared of men, if they are you need help to change the world to protect them.
Say, the guy that committed that opportunistic murder, I wonder what the demographics were there. Uncomfortable question but we need to start thinking about where these dangers are actually coming from.
