Running Thread 16

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New thread needed! All runners welcome, whatever your pace or distance.
Cold icy run for me this morning, couple of exciting sliding episodes! Not a fan of the ice...

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• need the loo as in need a wee.

Asda liquid talc from the baby aisle is great for chafing, and very cheap!

I use Vaseline to prevent chafing, have heard that talc between toes is good. I usually wear Hilly socks by Ronhill and have never, touch wood, had blisters or foot chafing. Make sure your shoes are big enough as your feet will swell a bit on longer runs. Also if you google different lacing patterns you can replace your shoes to help with foot troubles.
I often find myself needing a wee when I start a run, I feel for myself it’s a nervous thing so I just ignore it. Have also had the bum spasm thing, it’s really unpleasant! No clue what it is, and no way to predict it either, sadly.

Thanks both - we have an Asda nearby so I'll look for the liquid talc.

I did wonder if needing a wee was just my mind playing tricks - I worry that I might need a wee while out, ergo I feel like I need a wee? Might have to try some reverse psychology on myself! Won't do any harm to try a few pelvic floor exercises either.

I'll look up the Hilly socks - I find my feet are much more comfy when I wear walking socks but they're a bit warm for running. I had normal cotton socks on today and they were sticking a bit. Once I've done my 10k next week I'm going to treat myself to some new trainers as mine are probably a bit old now.

@dubyalass yes especially of it's cold or I've drank pre-workout I really need a wet before hand.

Today was a tough 10k really didn't enjoy myself on the 5th mile.

Rest day tomorrow as I'm having the covid vaccine shortly xx

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A lovely 5 miles on the beach.

I go to the loo twice before I leave the house, I’m sure for me it’s all in the mind!

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I always need a wee too (and often go in a bush in the woods 🙈). I think it’s because I drink about 20 mins before my run it’s worked its way Through

I’m always needing a wee because I’m getting to that age. On shorter runs it is mind over matter and soon wears off. But on longer runs I often pop behind a bush.
Touch wood I’ve never had toe problems or blisters - even marathon training - I think good trainers and good socks really help.
Nice to finally get out today after over a week stuck in. Managed to catch the last of the sunshine. My breathing wasn’t great but I think being indoors has not helped.
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I’ve not been out in over a week! Suffering from January blues! I work in a school, which feels full on atm and just need a nap when i get home!

annoy I know exactly where you are coming from. I work in a school as well, hence having to keep self isolating. It is so hard and full on at the moment isn’t it. I often have to force myself out but it is my sanity - even just half an hour out there with the dog helps me so much. Hang in there.

Gorgeous run in the sunshine this morning. It’s freezing cold but so beautiful. 6 lovely miles on country roads, really enjoyed it.

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Was meant to be sunny here but ended up grey. Very muddy and wet in places. Tried to jump over a puddle but totally misjudged and ended up with a very wet foot. But despite all that it was a lovely run. Totally wore the dog out.
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10 km from Thursdays battle with the high winds run and a lunchtime 13.5 miles today ticking off the half marathon for January.

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Just dropping on to see if anyone can recommend some super warm running gloves so i don't have to wear 2 or 3 pairs? Don't need to be touch screen.

@Stumpedasatree inov8 Extreme thermo mittens, expensive but I find the mittens are much warmer than gloves

I'm anxiously on weather watch here on the south coast. The family want snow, I do not, as I want to run first thing!

What have I become?!

I love a snowy run @50FootWave - I will definitely go out tomorrow and am keeping my fingers crossed it will snow before I go out so I can make tracks

I regularly go for a wee behind a bush on a run I thought everyone did?

Long run today. Made a bit more effort to eat something on it and it made a massive difference - I was feeling a bit tired and both snack stops gave me a massive boost.

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@Purpleraindeer do you wear special shoes? I only have my regular trainers, and generally run on the roads as I run eary when it's dark - so it's ice that's the problem!

There is a running track just behind my house in the local park - I reckon I could jump the fence if I had to...

I love a snowy run too, I usually wear trail shoes for grip.

8 miles and a 14 flattish mudslide trail

Think I’ll need to drop down mileage as my injury is starting to cause problems again

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Cut myself short by two miles there

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Evening all. I'm still struggling, for time and fitness levels! The cold weather is not helping but it's good to be back moving again. The mega breastfeeding boobs are a new one on me though having been happily small of boob all my life! None of my sports bras are really quite sturdy enough.

Sorry if this is a really dense question, but what are the numbers in bold at the end of some posts?

We're due snow here tomorrow, hope all who want to get out for a run, manage it.

Hi @RestorationInsanity; the numbers are the miles we’ve run that month for everyone posting. So I did 8 miles today, I’ll add that to the previous number. Hope you manage out for a run soon.
I am absolutely frozen. -6 again today, ran in the forest, tracks mostly clear but some large stretches of ice. Some stretches of snow too which was better as my shoes could get grip. I have lots of little scratches on my ankle from trying to walk in the horse bushes at the side! Beautiful day though.

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The snow never arrived (phew) so I had a really lovely run until I hit to beach section....and then had windy sleet for the remainder.

Still, not complaining, I managed 10km and took a whole minute off last week's time.

And now the sun has really come out, so a family walk also beckons...

@RestorationInsanity my boobs never shrank much after bf'ing, but I find wearing two bras (or one sports bra, one pull on crop style) keeps things mostly static...

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Hi, joining if that is ok. Starting running again as it is the best thing to de stress me ! Another vote for Hilly socks - got some twin skin ones for Christmas and they are lovely ☺️

Was out in the snow this morning, and wore a pair of trail shoes I have had sitting in the box for over a year. Grippy and really comfy.

Adding all my jan miles so far (47.1)

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