registered at the Marathon Exhibition.) Include: Comfortable, roomy trainers Fresh socks A towel Warm trousers and top A jacket Post-race food (though you’ll get free sandwiches and snacks after the race)Emergency money. You may want to wear the comfy
your mind free of distractions. Be sure to fix the cause if you can a rucked sock, over-tight lacing, or debris in your shoe, for instance.You feel great at mile six Enjoy the crowds, and take time to drink well but dont be tempted to speed up yet
everything you’ll need the night before, so that you won’t lose time searching for a missing sock or running vest. When you first wake up, resist the temptation to collapse back into bed, reminding yourself that the fog of fatigue in your head will be gone
wearing my clothes under my wetsuit, so it was just a matter of donning socks, shoes, helmet, gloves and Oakley’s.After a while I realised I'd got bag 651 instead of 851, so I had to run back the other way.Then blow me, the 600 row had been removed. I
better suited to harder-packed trails than a really extreme off-road race.Wet stuff A tightly woven nylon upper is water-repellent, while the sock-bootee design gives a good seal around the ankle.Sink or swim? Around the toes, the AX Alps upper resisted
me up every night. That must have had an impact on my racing." Aside from this the biggest surprise for Shades was picking up an ankle injury from her socks. By Day Six she had also picked up a calf injury and fellow competitor Sue Adams had to pull
from smelling?A: Regular hand washing and drying, and using clean socks should all help prevent odour problems. You could also use an antibacterial spray between washes. This will help to kill the bacteria and fungus that cause the shoes to smell
of expensive gear to run, which is good news in a recession. That said, you'll never regret the cash you spend on breathable socks, and even shirts and shorts. These garments, made from polyester fabrics, are a world apart from the scratchy material your dad
if your legs hang to a straight line or if your hips are tight and the knee lifted.Q. After doing my longest run so far (14 miles) I've got blisters under nearly all of my toenails or at the very ends of my toes. I wear 1000 Mile socks and my shoes were
.Shoes well worn-in. Check. Trousers, favourite pair. Check. Socks, never had blisters in them. Check. Favourite long-sleeved shirt. Check. Barnardo’s vest with running number. Never worn before but surely that is not going to make a big difference. Slightly
