seemed to fit! I always listen to music when I'm building up to a race, and I need it when I'm cross-training in the gym.Why do you wear those long socks? (bald eagle1)They're compression socks. They're to support the calf and reduce soreness after

on showing your tootsies to the world and one toenail is black, get the darkest polish you can and pain the others to match. Also, I think it's the ridge at the toe of the sock that does the damage, so seamless socks might help. – KazbarWhen my toenail first

from Puma (technical top, bottom, base layer, Nightfox running shoes, socks and bag) together with £100 each of delicious nutritional products from Clif Bar and For Goodness Shakes. We also have 200 (yes, 200) special customised HellRunner Buff

causing major traffic problems! – Fat FyesKeep your feet toasty...If your feet are prone to blisters or feeling cold in the rain, try lambswool socks like Hilly® or Running Bear® (usually sold as off-road socks for loonies who run in bogs). Your feet won

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

‘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

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

the thread For the week ending 15 June 2009Hot to trot...Runner Rivalry When you spot another runner ahead of you on a run, do you get the urge to overtake them even if they’re faster than you? Schmoo74 I find that chaps are (generally) more competitive

wouldn't do a 25-30 mile run every weekend and feel fine the next day. – debboYou can't compare them except in terms of general exercise in a given HR zone for a certain time. You can't say "OK I have done 50 miles of cycling so that gives me 'x' miles