runners accept wet feet as par for the course, but pair up a mesh shoe with a quick-drying wool-mix sock. The cold water trapped between your skin and the sock actually warms up, so it isn't as bad as it sounds."Even the shoe companies seem to agree
in place - the way you lace your shoes can affect this. Another problem could be your socks. The sock rubbing against your skin can be a cause, so you need to be sure they fit properly. Some runners wear two pairs of thin socks, so the socks rub together
Last Sunday morning, I was creeping naked around the house. Naked, because Oscar The Dog intently monitors my wardrobe for the merest suggestion that I might be about to go running.A sock or a marathon T-shirt is enough to send him charging
, try them on, and buy them. And I’d be worried about myself if I didn’t know so many other runners who were the same way.Have you ever been with other runners when they opened the boots of their cars? Well I’m worse! Old shoes, old socks, old shorts
their sweat," says Palahey. Banish the beasties by frequently purging your sock drawer. Prior also recommends that you alternate pairs of trainers, since shoes take longer than one night to dry out completely. Try to avoid running in the rain - water softens
of their body. So best dig out those bed socks.Count Down to 40 Winks120 mins before bed: Stop running90 mins before bed: Turn off TV, computer and smartphone75 mins before bed: Have a warm bath 60 mins before bed: Finish eating 30 mins before bed: Snuggle down
might need to wear two pairs of socks, which cause your feet to sweat more, which leads to blisters. I wore half a size bigger and found that to be perfect.10. Race HardIt is perfectly feasible to run 98 per cent of the race if you listen to your body
learnt this month:Not to wear worn out old socks cause they give you blisters!
.RunRunning shoes Running/bike socksExtrasSunglassesHat (optional)Sunscreen (optional)Food (energy bars/energy gels to give you a boost if your reserves run low during the race)Water bottlesPostrace outfit: You may be modest and prefer not to strut around in your
‘natural’ package with a super-lightweight, odour- resistant, seam-free mesh upper, which means they can be worn without socks. Underfoot they give nature a helping hand with multi- directional traction courtesy of a Vibram outsole.Over the coming months
