pair of Gore tights, such as the Mythos ones. They may be expensive but they keep the legs warm and allow you to get on with the run without problems. The quad muscles have good blood supply, so, for them to feel numb, one of two things must have

uphill, but running uphill all the time isn't really an option! I've seen two physios and a sports doctor, and all have suggested various abdominal/core strength exercises. They think it's perhaps a tight psoas or abdominal muscle, and have tried manually

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/tights

LikeAWalrusI'm female but I've always had men's runners, because I have wide feet and women's runners always felt too tight. I also always go to a specialist running shop. They told me that they judge by fit and your specific needs, regardless of whether its a men

. It does help me to avoid some injuries, but it makes me extremely susceptible to tight calves and stress fractures of the metatarsals. The natural method of shock absorbtion happens during the heel strike phase, which obviously you don't benefit from as a