or three hours every Sunday for six weeks my skin chafed in all kinds of embarrassing places, and any bit which wasnt rubbed red raw was blue with cold. I wish Id been told that it isnt noble, or necessary, to suffer; that if youre training in winter
enough sport. There's only one thing that's bothering you: if running's so simple, why do you have so many questions? You're not alone.Every beginner worries about how to get started and has a lot to ask - about how to get motivated, what to eat, how
on. See full threadCommon beginner injuries and health tipsBlistersMarathong - The night before a long run, I put petroleum jelly all over my feet, put socks on and go to bed. The petroleum jelly softens the skin while you sleep. On the day
stock-market fall when interest rates rise. And no athlete is immune not even the most experienced and successful. Thats why reviewing the basics can always give you a boost.Of course, beginners have an even greater need to follow these rules
that sports bras existed, never mind bras designed for running. I don’t actually remember it being a problem at the time. That’s just the way things were and I accepted it as part of being a woman. Wearing something that offered real support and didn’t chafe
? Would a normal tracksuit suffice or do you buy specialist gear to help stop chafing etc? (For what it’s worth, I try to run 3 times a week, about 8-9K a time – slowly...) - Mark TSome of my running friends go for the woolly hat look, but I can’t wear
