from your feet. Steer away from cotton socks.Training shoes or racing shoes? Beginner racers should opt for trainers. You probably won't be in contention to win the race, so racing shoes simply aren't necessary. Save those lightweight racers for later
, 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
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
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
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
my feet after every bath and shower. The result: I haven’t lost a toenail in months and I’m no longer afraid to remove my socks after a run.Edward GibbesYears Running 6Not all shoes are the sameAs a beginner, I had only the vaguest idea that different
this afternoon. Apart from the fact that I was truly sh*te, I was absolutely frozen. I had four layers on top, my fleecy winter running leggings and double-lined socks. The only warm part was my hands as I was wearing ski gloves. My neck and shoulders
