Is there a general running thread?

PS wore my new trainers out and about today to bed them in a bit; I'm not a casual trainer wearer at all so I felt a little odd. But they are damn comfortable. Hopefully I'll get a chance tomorrow to try them out properly, assuming it's not raining horizontally and my stiff leg muscles have eased off a bit!

twelve, have a and then a for your stiff-upper-lipped 3 miles.

I do at least wash my kit without softener. But I don't have any really posh stuff; some ancient Ron Hill Tracksters and a couple of tops. If my proper running tops are dirty I use old hiking t-shirts, and they've taken everything I can throw at them for many years. I acknowledge that Napisan may be the Devil's work as far as the really rinky-dinky gear is concerned, but if it's the difference between getting some more miles out of a garment or chucking it, well just call me Lucifer. (I have mega stinky pits too.)

The smell's caused by bacteria, isn't it? The bicarb would kill bacteria though so will give it a go if the tea tree doesn't work. I always used to use tea tree on cloth nappies but apparently my pits smell much worse than baby poo

I haven't been for a run since my aborted attempt on Sunday. WIll try to get out tomorrow. I hate this weather.

I managed a drizzly lunchtime run today. I am starting to fee less embarrassed about walking through my workplace in running gear

Your smell will either be acid or alkaline - so to get rid of stinky kit run some white vinegar directly onto smelly bits, then put some in the conditioner section in your machine and wash using normal detergent, try this a few times if it doesn't improve then use bicarbonate of soda - make a paste and rub it in. I use bio powder on my kit - pricy stuff and some of it has been on the go for 5 years - it needs to be hardy - I wash it 2-3 times a week!

Just presenting you with all the facts TwelveLeggedWalk

I had my full length on today Sirzy as my 3/4 were in the washing and I was too warm. Don't wear my full lengths very often, although I did last year!!!

Had a lovely run with my friend and dogs this morning and it was nearly light when we got home, yay! It was dry here until almost 1 but been horrible since. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop raining!!!!!!!!!!!

Just did 3 miles in grey, spitting with rain, 20 knot wind... And it was definitely the best of the day. Sigh.

I've worn my full length tights once all winter and I was roasting. Don't think I'll wear them again unless the temperature goes below zero. I must be much hotter than you (temperature-wise, I mean )

Mine's only a cheap Karrimoor one so I don't feel guilty about treating it badly in the hope of making it smell better.

I've just got some new Nike capris and they are soooo comfy. Such a good fit, way better than the cheapo ones I have now. And there's a pocket for my phone so I can go trail running without worrying too much about getting lost or falling in a ditch.

A new long sleeved top would look much better with them than the Karrimoor one...

Ha ha Eau It might work. THe non-bio/no fabric conditioner ting might be bollocks... you never know. All it means is that i've always washed our tech kit really carefully, it has actually lasted well, and now I can't justify going out to buy new pretty things!

Maybe I should stick ours on a sunbed and then I can go bonkers in Sweaty Betty

OOh, are you convincing me Cinnamon?!

We're all doing a Sports Relief race together but we're only doing the 1 mile one because the DDs are quite young (I'll probably end up carrying DD2 for most of it).

Thanks for the tips about the kit. Would putting it on a sunbed work? Shall I turn up at a tanning salon and book it in for a session?

I have a purple toenail too, already lost it once and now it's really thick! Trails don't bother it but they have a more pointed toe iyswim.

I alternate my trainers definitely and having another pair is fab in this hideous weather!

Oh, and on the kit thing - I've done a fair bit of work with Tech kit manufacturers (for another sport, not running, but the principles of base layers are the same) and I think most of them would faint if you put Napisan on their kit! Have always been told to use non-bio only, and not fabric conditioner, to stop the technical fabrics degrading and to prolong breathability.

That won't help with the stink though - I think sticking them oustide in the sun is the only thing for that. So roll on July!

Ach, ,loving the trainer worship on this thread.

I was very sensible, I went to a running shop, I let the bloke gait anaylyse me, he gave me three pairs of shoes, the first pair I put on completely fixed my pronation issues, the second pair were cool but felt wierd on my feet, the third pair were gorgeous looking and comfy but neutral. I bought the first pair in a boring white/turquoise colour because that's what they had, and left.

I now keep peeking back to see if I can get my existing pair in a better colour... or the gorgeous new balance pair on special offer to give me a 'just in case' spare... You're supposed to rotate trainers, right?

Hmm, conditions down here are definitely favouring a Pilates class tonight over a run
I've also discovered that sport relief are doing their run in about three easy locations for me, so I think I might use that as an introduction to races. If the weather ever let's me out again that is.

Ah yes, I know that smell. Tech fabric seems to hang onto it more than ordinary fabrics. Definitely try Napisan. Soak overnight then wash with a bit more.

I hadn't thought bootcamp on Tues was particularly tough but I'm bastarding sore today - fronts of thighs and backs of knees especially. DD is off nursery with runny bum (though fine in herself) so at least I'll have a mobile day rather than hunched over a desk.

It's the sweat smell, I've washed it umpteen times but it won't come out. Yesterday I soaked it with some tea tree oil so hopefully that'll do the job. It's not so bad on my own but I'm going to start becoming really unpopular at parkrun if I don't sort it out

I may regret asking this Eau but why does it stink?

Have you tried Napisan?

I still get purple toenails even with my expensive shoes but I can always paint them. If they fall off I'll be annoyed!

MoreMile have lots of different colours, good prices too. Might have to treat myself if I can't get the stink out of my long sleeved top.

Thursday, great news about the closer Parkrun. How's the weather doing today?