. – KillercockYou have to force yourself into a routine. If I'm still a bit "live" when I go to bed I read a boring book until the eyes have had enough. – BlistersThe trouble is that when you exercise, you stimulate your entire system. You boost your blood flow
was calibrating it after every run, and creating a calibration factor for each distance, but this didn't work. – BlistersUse the car to measure your route. Not particularly environmentally friendly. – John MalcolmI use Tracklogs, an Ordnance Survey digital mapping
causing major traffic problems! – Fat FyesKeep your feet toasty...If your feet are prone to blisters or feeling cold in the rain, try lambswool socks like Hilly® or Running Bear® (usually sold as off-road socks for loonies who run in bogs). Your feet won
may get back to full speed in a month. – BlistersAfter a marathon, there is only one thing to do next: get yourself a bike, some neoprene and a pirate outfit, and do an Ironman! – toucanAny questions?Got a new poser or problem that you want RW members
. Apart from really cold days I tend to run in a long sleeved top, waterproof, leggings, cap and gloves, although usually ditch them fairly quickly. – Kazzaaaaah!Join the threadRUNNING NAKEDDon't do it. – BlistersBilly Connolly seems to enjoy it. – Eternal
surface varies between machines some are far softer than others.Pros: The smooth surface is generally easy on the legs, and hitting a desired pace is simply a matter of adjusting the machine (as long as you can keep up!). Additionally, you dont have
Alexandra_S) Target Time: 3:45-4:00 RACE TIME: 4:06 Alex says: It was blisteringly hot on the day and as the race progressed, I became dehydrated. At around 39K I was deliriously zig-zagging from side to side. After starting on this epic first
? the injuries? the blisters? the sting from the sweat in the eyes?I have no idea, I must be a masochist! Shimmy shimmyThe process of pushing myself and doing something constructive makes me feel good. I also enjoy learning the theory behind it all, which
nose and generally getting on my nerves.Muttley The beanie people tend to spend more time on the weights in my gym. As long as they don't wear them in the pool I don't really care! Lwi Join the thread No thanks...Baby blues I had my first baby
in the end – although I came fifth lady and did 1:28.28, I paced it wrong and went off too quickly. I also came down with mystery stomach cramps and grew some major blisters along the way…It made me think about how I'll manage to pace myself on race day. I
