sneaks us in to the Novotel Greenwich (with en-suite marathon).At the start we split into two pens, we're in pen 8, but are joined by mates from pen 9 by the time I've finished rearranging socks and laces. In the first three miles the crowds shout

create noise (sad that I actually notice this). Most people now hear me running a good 40m before I reach them. No more sneaking up and scaring old ladies....lol.Why are the laces so long?The colours aren't the best. Mainly white! Now mainly grey

’re different from your old pair. I tried: twin-layer socks, surgical tape, using a pumice stone and moisturiser, experimenting with the laces, and padding around the blister with loo roll. Curious Try taking the insole out and replacing it with the stock