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The A/R Off Topic Thread

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  • #4652
    Cleanman
    Registered Users Posts: 631 ✭✭✭Cleanman


    What new running forum? Sorry if I'm being completely stupid but I too have no idea what you're talking about Chivito? As for darts, it was sh!te when the BBC had it and it's still sh!te now....


  • #4653
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    pistol_75 wrote: »
    Tis a pity the person behind the new forum couldn't draw a line in the sand and had to resort to bullying a poster on here. Thankfully the posts were removed after some intervention by a kind hearted soul.

    If that is the level he has to resort to, to get a kick it's pretty sad really. If he is the nice guy people say he is then it's a funny way of acting.

    Who was he bullying? Don't know Andy personally so I'm a complete outsider in all of this.

    I just wish T-runner would come back. T-runner was hands down, one of the best posters (and athletes) ART has had....


  • #4654
    overpronator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,617 ✭✭✭overpronator


    I think two running forums is better than one. That's just my two cents! There are extremely knowledgeable and interesting posters on here and the same goes for Mordor by the looks of things so I'm going to use both, unless someone starts laughing at my gimpy gait!


  • #4655
    Ososlo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,420 ✭✭✭Ososlo


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Who was he bullying? Don't know Andy personally so I'm a complete outsider in all of this.

    I just wish T-runner would come back. T-runner was hands down, one of the best posters (and athletes) ART has had....

    It's over and done with in the other 'place' and everything's been deleted so maybe we can draw a line under it all here too FOREVERMORE.

    I agree about T-runner. Damn shame...


  • #4656
    digger2d2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭digger2d2


    Got to honest, I'm sick of all the BS on A/R at this point. By all means discuss athletics but if you wish to have off topic/rant threads then discussions are of course going to stray. The whole Stazza debacle has given many a red face or two, the hyper sensitivity of some (in my own view) has caused me to pretty much stop posting less I offend a random section of an Alaskan community or a murder of crows. In fact, I also risk offending posters who are not Alaskan or members of the crow family but rather self appointed protectors of said groups.

    I've heard mention, in a derogatory way, of cliques. In my opinion, you can trace back groups of friends being made based on things such as the DCM novice groups etc. Common interests, some training runs together, this is not a bad thing. I had no idea of the "in" jokes between this years group and nor did that bother me. There is a larger group of core runners that I would call friends now that I have built up through the last number of years, some of this years novices will I'm sure continue running and we will in time see them at the various races.

    There are far too many keyboard warriors on A/R for my liking these days, too many bluffers and spoofers, for those of you who have gotten dragged into the recent spats, involve yourselves more in the wider real-life running world. Make your own adult decisions on the merits of different people as opposed to letting yourselves be led by those that are insecure or have axes to grind due to shoulder chips.

    To the mods, I don't envy your task but thanks to all (both past and present) To those that have given me invaluable advice and hundreds of hours of slagging I also thank but will no doubt see you at all the usual races if I can get my arse back in gear.

    Later,

    Digger


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  • #4657
    Peckham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,548 ✭✭✭Peckham


    Eh....I haven't been on boards as much lately, but WTF is going on, and where is everyone going?!


  • #4658
    gerard_65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 763 ✭✭✭gerard_65


    toys been thrown out of prams.


  • #4659
    gerard_65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 763 ✭✭✭gerard_65


    Went all out this year on the halloween decorations for my house:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSxvOD6l3Jc


    (Not really my house)


  • #4660
    pconn062
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,370 ✭✭✭pconn062


    Coverage of the NY marathon today on Eurosport was awful. I know they are just using the official stream but it was basically broken, freezing every few seconds for the majority of the race. How have they not yet figured out a system that is not affected by bumpy roads/wind??!


  • #4661
    yaboya1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    pconn062 wrote: »
    Coverage of the NY marathon today on Eurosport was awful. I know they are just using the official stream but it was basically broken, freezing every few seconds for the majority of the race. How have they not yet figured out a system that is not affected by bumpy roads/wind??!

    At least it was better than Chicago!
    I watched the replay of the Berlin feed when I got home from Germany and that was excellent. Maybe our American friends could learn a thing or two from the Germans?


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  • #4662
    Chivito550
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    pconn062 wrote: »
    Coverage of the NY marathon today on Eurosport was awful. I know they are just using the official stream but it was basically broken, freezing every few seconds for the majority of the race. How have they not yet figured out a system that is not affected by bumpy roads/wind??!

    Credit where credit is due. The US coverage on ESPN was top notch. Barely moved away from the elites, except for ad breaks, and the odd interview, until both races were over. Then once all that was done, then they went with the Caroline Wozniaki, charity, inspirational stories etc. Tim Hutchins on commentary also.


  • #4663
    Vito Andolini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭Vito Andolini


    Chivito550 wrote: »
    Credit where credit is due. The US coverage on ESPN was top notch. Barely moved away from the elites, except for ad breaks, and the odd interview, until both races were over. Then once all that was done, then they went with the Caroline Wozniaki, charity, inspirational stories etc. Tim Hutchins on commentary also.

    How did Caroline Wozniaki get on?


  • #4664
    Ososlo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,420 ✭✭✭Ososlo


    Vito Andolini wrote: »
    How did Caroline Wozniaki get on?

    3:26:33


  • #4665
    Vito Andolini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭Vito Andolini


    It's a good time, I'd have expected a bit quicker tho, i don't know why.


  • #4666
    Murph_D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,490 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    Not sure how this is off topic. :)

    Surely it's a good time for any debut marathoner, even a professional sportsperson. Compares well with times by (usually recently retired) pro footballers like Dwight Yorker or Muzzy Izzet, also around the 3:30 mark. These people from other sports train day in, day out, but in a completely different way with completely different goals. Fair pay to her.


  • #4667
    gerard_65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 763 ✭✭✭gerard_65


    Its true:D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2TRUUu2uHo


  • #4668
    Vito Andolini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭Vito Andolini


    gerard_65 wrote: »
    Its true:D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2TRUUu2uHo

    I read his book, (the dude who mad the animation not the character!) interesting story, he went from being very overt weight to a decent marathoner.


  • #4669
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭opus


    I installed the new Google Fit app on my phone last week, it's quite clever in that it figures out if you're walking/running/cycling. Thought it would be good to at least meet its base goal of 1h of activity a day outside of running as don't take the phone with me when I do that.

    Btw if anyone is looking for an invite to their new Inbox yoke, I've two of them so fire me a PM with your gmail address & I can forward one on.

    Just realised that I sound like a real Google fan-boy :)


  • #4670
    ultrapercy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭ultrapercy


    gerard_65 wrote: »
    Its true:D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2TRUUu2uHo
    Think I saw those two actors in Fair City. Seem like the same style of writing too, maybe its a spinoff.


  • #4671
    gerard_65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 763 ✭✭✭gerard_65


    Speechless


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImF5vVnGNVQ


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  • #4672
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    Why on earth would you let the cobra's near your baby!!!

    edit: now watch this one...getting seriously tense here!


  • #4673
    gerard_65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 763 ✭✭✭gerard_65


    Now I'm freaked

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lz-Eg3n3pY


  • #4674
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    The coolest thing I have ever seen!!

    https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=286572988194190


  • #4675
    gerard_65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 763 ✭✭✭gerard_65


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    The coolest thing I have ever seen!!

    https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=286572988194190
    She is;)


  • #4676
    ultraman1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    http://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/eamonn-sweeney-describing-gaa-players-as-elite-or-world-class-is-just-waffle-30805047.html

    Good piece on the abuse hunt got off the gaa's


  • #4677
    pconn062
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,370 ✭✭✭pconn062


    Not really off-topic but didn't want to start a whole thread for this crap!

    Ever fancied a race with all the benefits of the goody-bag without all that tough running??

    The here's the event for you:

    http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/The-Philly-00-Instant-Gratification-Run.html
    Who says you have to work up a sweat to enjoy a post race party? Definitely not the founders of New Era Events who are hosting the first ever Instant Gratification Run, the shortest running course probably in the history of running. (Should they be calling the Guinness Book of World Records?) At this very unique event, participants will run a total of 0.0 miles. So how is this a race you might ask? Well, there will be a start and finish line, entry bibs, awards, race t-shirts, all the things you expect at a race with one exception: the actual running part.

    The “run” will start right outside of Xfinity Live on Pattison Avenue where participants will actually line up at the start/finish line for their chance to cross over for their 0:01 finish time. To commemorate your quick finish, you will receive an e-mail from Mid-Atlantic Timing, the professional race timing company of New Era Event’s Todd Strauss.

    After you cross the “finish line,” the post race festivities will begin inside where it is warm. Every runner will receive a free beer and food to enjoy while partying to the sounds of live bands and a DJ. Besides your running bib and long sleeve t-shirt, you will have the chance to win prizes as well. Awards will be given out for the top male and female finishers, and the best part is that because winners will be chosen randomly, everyone has the same chance to win. You need to be present to get an award though.

    And a bargain at only $35!

    Quite indicative of modern society.


  • #4678
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    pconn062 wrote: »
    Not really off-topic but didn't want to start a whole thread for this crap!

    Ever fancied a race with all the benefits of the goody-bag without all that tough running??

    The here's the event for you:

    http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/The-Philly-00-Instant-Gratification-Run.html



    And a bargain at only $35!

    Quite indicative of modern society.
    Wow. All rather sickening, but not surprising.


  • #4679
    Chivito550
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    So essentially 35 blips for dinner, a drink and entry into a raffle?


  • #4680
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    What, no medal?!?!


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  • #4681
    cianc
    Registered Users Posts: 709 ✭✭✭cianc


    RayCun wrote: »
    What, no medal?!?!

    And what about pacers?


  • #4682
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Chivito550 wrote: »
    So essentially 35 blips for dinner, a drink and entry into a raffle?

    I would have thought such an event appeals to a sprinter :rolleyes:


  • #4683
    Chivito550
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    I would have thought such an event appeals to a sprinter :rolleyes:

    Yeh because 400m runners are lazy right?


  • #4684
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Chivito550 wrote: »
    Yeh because 400m runners are lazy right?

    So I'm led to believe ... not that I would ever mingle with that kind of crowd :)http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=87486003&postcount=11


  • #4685
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,084 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    57456930.jpg


  • #4686
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    ^ Brilliant!


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  • #4687
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,084 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Great name for a race :D
    http://www.active.com/bay-city-mi/running/distance-running-races/barc-freeze-your-fanny-5k-run-walk-2015


  • #4688
    aero2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭aero2k


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    Great name for a race :D
    http://www.active.com/bay-city-mi/running/distance-running-races/barc-freeze-your-fanny-5k-run-walk-2015

    And another:

    Happy New Year to all the boardsies!


  • #4689
    Chivito550
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    Great article in the Irish Times today about the flaws behind The Irish Heart Foundation's "On The Dry" campaign. Nail on the head below.
    "In general, the campaign can be read as supportive of an all-or-nothing approach to alcohol, with the idea of consumption in moderation failing to get a look-in."

    http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/why-on-the-dry-alcohol-abstinence-campaign-sends-out-the-wrong-message-1.2056763


  • #4690
    dna_leri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,623 ✭✭✭dna_leri


    Surely this is the greatest off-topic zombie thread ever:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=96968


  • #4691
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,084 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    The magic of the Cup :eek:


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  • #4692
    AuldManKing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,236 ✭✭✭AuldManKing


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    The magic of the Cup :eek:


    Magic alright - it made Spurs disappear.


  • #4693
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭opus


    Spotted this in the changing room at work last evening, guess someone was in such a rush to get out for their run they forgot about their apple :)

    2147fgy.jpg


  • #4694
    tunguska
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,545 ✭✭✭tunguska


    I'm sure everyone knows at this stage about the "official" crumlin shopping centre Facebook page. But just in case you didn't, get over there ASAP before its, eh removed.......comedy Gold.


  • #4695
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭opus


    Tokyo’s ‘running police’ help marathon to go smoothly

    JapanRunningCops_large.jpg

    Wonder if we'll see the same sort of thing at other big city marathons?


  • #4696
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,118 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    opus wrote: »
    Wonder if we'll see the same sort of thing at other big city marathons?

    The running cop is more likely to spot something strange going on amongst the runners, but would need to be a fairly odd terrorist attacker that tried to do something after running a 40km warmup. It is purely part of the security theatre to try and make people think they are safe, the same as airport security. The people on bikes that you now get around the elites after the crazy Irish bloke in the Greek Olympic Marathon* might actually be a bit more useful as will deter people from doing something silly on the spur of the moment, they have a better view of the crowd and are not going to be so knackered if something does happen. But if crazy bloke decided to do something again, a couple of blokes on bikes are not going to be quick enough to stop him.



    * I am already getting annoyed that I know he will be hanging out beside the GFA start again this year and despite their being a order banning him from any of the London boroughs during the marathon the cops will still just be stood there watching and regular punters will be taking pictures of him so encouraging the nutter, whilst I get annoyed that nobody has punched him in the head yet. :mad:


    <Goes off to sit in a corner quietly for a bit to calm down.>


  • #4697
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭opus


    robinph wrote: »
    * I am already getting annoyed that I know he will be hanging out beside the GFA start again this year and despite their being a order banning him from any of the London boroughs during the marathon the cops will still just be stood there watching and regular punters will be taking pictures of him so encouraging the nutter, whilst I get annoyed that nobody has punched him in the head yet. :mad:


    <Goes off to sit in a corner quietly for a bit to calm down.>

    That nutter is still around :confused: That bit of news surprised me but then when it comes to priests maybe nothing should e.g. Yoga and Indian head massages lead to Satanism, says priest

    Hope you've been able to calm down!


  • #4698
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,118 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    opus wrote: »
    That nutter is still around :confused: That bit of news surprised me but then when it comes to priests maybe nothing should e.g. Yoga and Indian head massages lead to Satanism, says priest

    Hope you've been able to calm down!

    Yep, he's been hanging around doing some bad attempt at dancing the last three years beside the GFA start at least. Last year there were a couple of cops stood watching him which was something I guess and better than previous years. He is breaking his ASBO though by being in London that weekend, unless it has now expired or something.


  • #4699
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    There is a documentary on ITV4 next Tuesday night about Paula Radcliffe at 10pm. Looks interesting enough from the ad for it.


  • #4700
    annapr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,936 ✭✭✭annapr


    I love that the 'off topic' thread seems to be, well, all about, eh... running :) half the training logs are more off topic than this thread!


  • #4701
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    annapr wrote: »
    I love that the 'off topic' thread seems to be, well, all about, eh... running :) half the training logs are more off topic than this thread!

    This belongs in the rant thread, not the Off Topic Thread ;)


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