Off Topic Thread 4.0

Neil3030

Zzippy wrote: »

I'm loving the grizzly updates. Are any bookies offering odds? I feel like we have an inside track with Neil...

Would Paddy Power get a price back to you before tomorrow?

Would be very surprised if Holly doesn't win...

Neil3030

Happy Fay Bear Tuesday to you and yours.

Holly is currently destroying Lefty in the grand finale.

I'm conflicted. Lefty was my second pick behind 747. Hhas good size, very solid build. The belly flop was also epic.

That said, even Holly's ears are cubby, so you really can't knock that sort of commitment.

I knew bears hibernated but never fully thought about it. I didn't realise they have such an extreme weight gain in advance of their slumber. It's obvious now that I see it.

thomond2006

Craft beer pub recommendations in London please! Something similar to The Rake in Borough Market would be ideal.

Yeah_Right

thomond2006 wrote: »

Craft beer pub recommendations in London please! Something similar to The Rake in Borough Market would be ideal.

The Walkabout. Any Walkabout.

thomond2006

Yeah_Right wrote: »

The Walkabout. Any Walkabout.

There doesn't seem to be any around the city centre? The closest is Watford.

irishbucsfan

thomond2006 wrote: »

There doesn't seem to be any around the city centre? The closest is Watford.

There definitely was one on the river for years, near South Bank I think. But don't ever go there! :pac:

There are loads and loads, just depends what part of the city you're in

Yeah_Right

thomond2006 wrote: »

There doesn't seem to be any around the city centre? The closest is Watford.

Shebu? Clapham?

If you ever need to go to the bathroom whilst cutting chillies, wash your hands before you go.

part time punk

Deleted User wrote: »

If you ever need to go to the bathroom whilst cutting chillies, wash your hands before you go.

Ouch. Yoghurt is apparently, not a cure, but some relief

part time punk

part time punk wrote: »

Ouch. Yoghurt is apparently, not a cure, but some relief

I'm toughing it out.

It's gone from unpleasant stinging through to 'uncomfortable', but warm.

There might be hope for this yet.

Dave_The_Sheep

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It's gone from unpleasant stinging through to 'uncomfortable', but warm.

Perfect stage for a bit of ... self pleasure. I'm told.

DGRulz

Dave_The_Sheep wrote: »

Perfect stage for a bit of ... self pleasure. I'm told.

I'm told it's called the Mt. Vesuvius.

Dave_The_Sheep

DGRulz wrote: »

I'm told it's called the Mt. Vesuvius.

You don't want to admit too much knowledge of it, do you?

mfceiling

part time punk wrote: »

Ouch. Yoghurt is apparently, not a cure, but some relief

Take it out of the pot first.

Squidgy Black

mfceiling wrote: »

Take it out of the pot first.

Do you not just dip the tip, seal it back up and put it back in the fridge?

awec

Two hour marathon, insane.

And he looked fresh as a daisy at the finish, not a drop of sweat ffs. :rolleyes:

joseywhales

I don't believe athletics or cycling anymore, unless they actually segregate the athletes for at least a year before competition and inspect everything that gets consumed.

Podge_irl

I don’t even overly care whether he’s doping (hopefully he isn’t obviously). That is still an absolutely bonkers run.

Podge_irl

Podge_irl wrote: »

I don’t even overly care whether he’s doping (hopefully he isn’t obviously). That is still an absolutely bonkers run.

It's an incredible feat, but given how many of the low 2 hour club are subsequently done for EPO I have virtually no faith that this wasn't a performance based on an incredibly sophisticated doping programme. The training required to be able to turnover like this is not sustainable without medical assistance in my opinion.

Still though, sub 2 hours for the marathon is hard to fathom. Low 14 minutes for the 5k 8 times in a row. It's mind bending.

Think of the fittest person you know. They probably couldn't last 1km at that pace. If you happen to know a few competitive runners they might last 3km just about. People on the fringe of International level are going to struggle beyond 5k.

It really is hard to describe just how fast he was running for 26 miles.

But still it's impossible to share in the enjoyment of the achievement because it most likely was made possible in a lab.

mfceiling

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Still though, sub 2 hours for the marathon is hard to fathom. Low 14 minutes for the 5k 8 times in a row. It's mind bending.

Running the 100 metres in 17 seconds 422 times in a row.

Really?

stephen_n

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It's an incredible feat, but given how many of the low 2 hour club are subsequently done for EPO I have virtually no faith that this wasn't a performance based on an incredibly sophisticated doping programme. The training required to be able to turnover like this is not sustainable without medical assistance in my opinion.

Still though, sub 2 hours for the marathon is hard to fathom. Low 14 minutes for the 5k 8 times in a row. It's mind bending.

Think of the fittest person you know. They probably couldn't last 1km at that pace. If you happen to know a few competitive runners they might last 3km just about. People on the fringe of International level are going to struggle beyond 5k.

It really is hard to describe just how fast he was running for 26 miles.

But still it's impossible to share in the enjoyment of the achievement because it most likely was made possible in a lab.

Can doping really have that much impact. Obviously it can improve performance or people wouldn’t do it, but to that degree?

The comparison I saw was running on a treadmill set at 21 for two hours, that’s insane. Even with drugs that’s just completely insane that the human body can withstand that sort of pace. I’d be dying after 30 seconds (probably literally since the heart attack).

ClanofLams

stephen_n wrote: »

Can doping really have that much impact. Obviously it can improve performance or people wouldn’t do it, but to that degree?

The comparison I saw was running on a treadmill set at 21 for two hours, that’s insane. Even with drugs that’s just completely insane that the human body can withstand that sort of pace. I’d be dying after 30 seconds (probably literally since the heart attack).

Don’t have any expertise in the area but would think it can have a fairly massive impact. Look at Michelle Smith, from a virtual nobody who was 40th in the world to an Olympic superstar who won three gold and bronze.

mfceiling

mfceiling wrote: »

Running the 100 metres in 17 seconds 422 times in a row.

Really?

For EPO it's a 3 - 10% improvement.

So a 15 min 5k runner is pushing for Olympic qualification as a 13.30 5k runner after doping.

There are other strength building steroids on top of that. It's a significant performance increase.

awec

It's like 21k an hour for 2 hours.

Which is pretty much a speed that a lot of amateur distance cyclists will go at.

joseywhales

Given the influence that superstar drug cheats have on young athletes, they are partially responsible for the deaths resulting from doping in young people and retired athletes, whatever about the fairness of the competition. I am not in favour of convictions for drug use generally but for high profile figures like Lance Armstrong or Salazar(if he is convicted) they should receive a custodial sentence, the damage they cause society and sport is too much.

joseywhales

And as for combat sports, they should be up on charges of battery and gbh if they compete while doping as if it is not a sanctioned competition, since they broke the rules of the competition

dregin

QF beers happening??

shootermacg

What I love about the drug testing now is, they store samples for when the testing catches up with the doping. I look forward to seeing these dopers having their medals revoked.

Neil3030

I don't know jack about long distance running, but I've never seen a more muscular marathon specialist.

dregin

dregin wrote: »

QF beers happening??

I'm heading to searsons. I'll be wearing the green top.

Clegg

shootermacg wrote: »

What I love about the drug testing now is, they store samples for when the testing catches up with the doping. I look forward to seeing these dopers having their medals revoked.

I'm very curious about what's going to happen with the stored blood samples of Barcelona, Madrid and Spanish national side players. I'm convinced they're dirty as feck.

joseywhales

You reach a point where the political price for uncovering a giant mess is not considered worth digging up anymore. Shamefully.

awec

Mattress Mick on dancing with the stars would nearly make me watch it.

Squidgy Black

awec wrote: »

Mattress Mick on dancing with the stars would nearly make me watch it.

Mattress Mick orders tuna melts from Subway.

There is absolutely no way in hell I could support a man as disgusting as that.

Synode

Can anyone recommend good bluetooth earphones for jogging etc. I'd love to get Airpods (I can't stand buds that go into your ear canal) but they're fairly pricey and some people online saying they're having issues with them with Garmin Vivoactives

troyzer

Synode wrote: »

Can anyone recommend good bluetooth earphones for jogging etc. I'd love to get Airpods (I can't stand buds that go into your ear canal) but they're fairly pricey and some people online saying they're having issues with them with Garmin Vivoactives

They also have decent JBL Bluetooth exercise earphones in TK Maxx for €40-€50.

Worth a shot.

Dave_The_Sheep

troyzer wrote: »

They also have decent JBL Bluetooth exercise earphones in TK Maxx for €40-€50.

Worth a shot.

I have the JBL Reflect Mini 2, a bit pricier than that, but great sound quality, in ear buds that actually stick. My only problem is that they're so secure and snug, I can hear my footfalls through the earbuds a little, which isn't a massive deal but is noticable.

Synode

Synode wrote: »

Can anyone recommend good bluetooth earphones for jogging etc. I'd love to get Airpods (I can't stand buds that go into your ear canal) but they're fairly pricey and some people online saying they're having issues with them with Garmin Vivoactives

I bought these recently and am really pleased with them. They're in ear though so probably not your style. The bass is surprisingly good for the price of them.


I personally think Airpods aren't great, especially for the price. The fact that airpods kinda sit on your ear rather than in your ear mean there is a ton of sound bleed from surrounding noise. I want to be able to perfectly hear whatever I'm listening to.

thomond2006

A year late but RDR2 is an absolute masterpiece. Rockstar have done it again.

errlloyd

thomond2006 wrote: »

A year late but RDR2 is an absolute masterpiece. Rockstar have done it again.

12 days early for some of us! I am very exciting.

thomond2006

thomond2006 wrote: »

A year late but RDR2 is an absolute masterpiece. Rockstar have done it again.

I couldn't get into it. I found knocking about on the horse to be a pain in the arse to be honest. I might get it again when it comes out on PC (on sale).

awec

thomond2006 wrote: »

A year late but RDR2 is an absolute masterpiece. Rockstar have done it again.

Thought it was a bit meh to be honest.

For a few hours it was interesting, then I got bored of it.

It'll probably be better on PC, I know I found the console graphics and framerate really negatively affected the experience.

thomond2006

It starts slowly, I'll grant you. The frame rate can be a bit jarring alright. I imagine it will be amazing on a high spec PC

The production at parts is movie quality. GTA 5 is amazing in its own right but RDR2 takes it up a notch.

aloooof

Anyone with any suggestions on where to watch the Munster match in Brussels this weekend?

errlloyd

Does anyone have Virgin Broadband but not Virgin TV?

I am wondering does the Virgin Sport app that comes with Broadband include eirsport, and if so does it stream to the TV well. I am about to switch and could buy the TV, but it'd just be for eirsport. Not sure if worth it.

Dave_The_Sheep

errlloyd wrote: »

Does anyone have Virgin Broadband but not Virgin TV?

I am wondering does the Virgin Sport app that comes with Broadband include eirsport, and if so does it stream to the TV well. I am about to switch and could buy the TV, but it'd just be for eirsport. Not sure if worth it.

I do. I never thought to test that. I'll try figure it out and let you know.

DGRulz

I've had issues any time I've tried to cast Eir Sport 1 from the Virgin TV app.

errlloyd

DGRulz wrote: »

I've had issues any time I've tried to cast Eir Sport 1 from the Virgin TV app.

This is interesting. I don't so much mind if there are issues with it, really just interested if it is included in the package or not.

Podge_irl

I have the Bose Soundsport (wireless but the earphones themselves are wired together) and I am fairly find of them. Always had a lot of trouble with earphones sliding out but these are fairly solid.