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| Posted: 16/10/09 01:39:46 46 |
Always buy loads of stuff when Aldi do their running gear & never been disappointed. Always wondered about the shoes & today I finally bought a pair & tried them out on a 40 minute run. Big mistake. They might suit some light people with a neutral gait, but for me - six foot tall, nearly 15 stone, heavy on my feet & an over-pronator - they were no good at all. They were uncomfortable while I was running & afterwards I had sore arches & heels. The soles might look identical to Asics shoes, but they are no substitute for proper structured support running shoes. I'll use them for everyday trainers (& at £12 a pair, they're pretty cheap ones), but I'm never going to run in them again. Back to paying £50 a pair, I suppose... |
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| Oppie |
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| Posted: 07/09/05 22:09:51 51 |
Hi,
I am a newbie to this forum (and to running). I have been running for just over a year & really love it. I started with a 5k, then did a few 10ks & have signed up for the Great South Run.
The problem is: my running buddy has pulled out (his wife is expecting a baby around the time of the race). I still want to do it, but I feel a bit lonely.
Is there anyone here who is intending to do this run & who lives in the Southampton area? If so, would you consider allowing me to travel with you to the race & perhaps run with you?
I am aiming (perhaps "hoping" is the word) to do the 10 miles in about 80 minutes. The fastest I have done 10k in is 44.48, which I was very pleased with, but which damn near killed me.
My email address is: rm@soton.ac.uk (I work at the university).
Please do get in touch if you can help me.
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| Oppie |
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| Posted: 03/08/05 10:20:04 04 |
Thanks for that. My official time isn't as good as the time on my watch. Oh well, still a pb. How are the official times calculated? I mean, is any allowance taken of the fact that people at the back take 30-45 seconds to even reach the starting line?
I noticed some photos being taken. Are they available on a web site anywhere? | |
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| Posted: 01/08/05 17:02:07 07 |
I was puzzled by the numbering system as well. And the colours too: green for 3xxx, blue for 2xxx, yellow for 4xxx. There seemed to be some significance in the numbers/colours but I couldn't work out what it was.
Great race though. I finished in 44.48, which was a personal best by about 3 minutes. It wasn't a short "10k" was it?
Congrats to the organisers for such a well-run, friendly event. Loved the sponges! | |
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