, because microbes feed off 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

of the sticky stuffChunks - ... and nail varnish remover is very good for removing the sticky residue from plasters... See full threadLamb's wool works wondersFell Running - Fill your socks full of fresh cut lamb's wool and leave them overnight. By the next

to the RU4 rangeStrengths:Very lightweight socks, but with a little cushioning at the heels and toes where it's needed and a beautiful anatomically-shaped fit. Ideal socks for summer training and longer races. RU4s have been around for several years and I

're not saying you should), be sure to use a sterile needle, make a tiny hole at the edge of the blister and leave the top skin in place.Never again! Make sure that your shoes and socks fit properly. Blisters aren’t part and parcel of an active life. They

there is no loo roll to help out with the pre-race nerves! – PachaIf it's raining take a bum-bag. Fill it with the usual goodies, sweets, chocolate, pills etc but also some of those mini-ankle socks. Should you have to stop at 16 miles with blisters, you'll have

the pain was so bad.The biggest surprise: finding out that I had worn through my socks (twin skinned) and the plaster I had put on my heel to try and stop any blisters and that I now had red socks where my heel had been bleeding but didn't feel a thing

its apex creating a straight line. Keep the inside leg up and the outside leg down on the pedal.For the runForget socks. "They're pointless for runs less than Olympic distance," says Roberts. "A little talcum powder sprinkled into your trainers makes

in are comfortably worn in – the same goes for your vest, shorts and socks. Eat a familiar breakfast that you know you can run on, and if you’re not sure about how early to eat it, do your experimenting well before race day (most runners need two to three hours). Out

- for an underpronatorBlisters - I've tried all socksBlisters - on toesBlisters - What to do when they appear on a run - and how to avoid themFoot pain - under ball of foot - 2 solutionsLaces - pain on bridge and toes - simple solutionsNumbness - whole foot goes numb

in a backpack with pants and socks, plus a clean T-shirt to change into on the train and use in evening. I use a shower at work, but would go down the sink/wet wipes route otherwise. – ebenezerRun home insteadWhy not just take your running shorts