The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[wiw]

bacon: 19.9km
wiw: 5km

My knee is a bit sore and swollen today, not sure whether to leave it a few days or just try and run on it again tonight. Any suggestions?

[Pablo]

Definitely sounds like one to rest.

[Turkalicious]

bacon: 19.9km
Turk: 16km
wiw: 5km

Done 6km last night then what i hope to be my regular 10km morning run this morning.

I know I should have already looked into this given that this is the second marathon I've trained for but, does anyone know what causes the tips of your toes to get sore?
After a long run they are tender and i then get hard skin there, rather than blisters. Anyone else suffer with this?

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

bacon: 19.9km
Turk: 16km
wiw: 5km

Done 6km last night then what i hope to be my regular 10km morning run this morning.

I know I should have already looked into this given that this is the second marathon I've trained for but, does anyone know what causes the tips of your toes to get sore?
After a long run they are tender and i then get hard skin there, rather than blisters. Anyone else suffer with this?

What shoes are you running in? The toe box varies from manufacturer to manufacturer so you might need a bigger one (area at the end of the shoe). Also what socks are you running in, if they're cotton based and the shoes are a bit tight they'll rub, same happens to my mate and he wears tape at the end of his toes for longer runs. You could try some glide lube - sounds and looks gross but it works!

[Pablo]

bacon: 19.9km
Turk: 16km
Pablo: 6.9km
wiw: 5km

[Turkalicious]

What shoes are you running in? The toe box varies from manufacturer to manufacturer so you might need a bigger one (area at the end of the shoe). Also what socks are you running in, if they're cotton based and the shoes are a bit tight they'll rub, same happens to my mate and he wears tape at the end of his toes for longer runs. You could try some glide lube - sounds and looks gross but it works!

Currently using a cheaper Adidas pair, climacool fresh I think they are called.
I tend to go with Adidas based on the fact that they have a wider toe area, but going to get a new pair for the marathon sometime this month.

Sock-wise I just use basic Nike cushioned ones that are cotton based. Think I might have to invest in some better socks then.

Curious as to what tape you would find comfortable around your toes though?

Thanks for the advice buddy

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

bacon: 19.9km
Turk: 16km
Pablo: 6.9km
wiw: 5km
Carra: 5km

[wiw]

bacon: 19.9km
Turk: 16km
wiw: 10km
Pablo: 6.9km
Carra: 5km

I think this is cheating slightly but i did 5k on a treadmill last night . Was going to run outside but it was cold and all my long leggings were in the wash so went to the gym. **** me it's boring running on a treadmill. Couldn't wait for it to end.

[bacon]

bacon: 27.4km
Turk: 16km
wiw: 10km
Pablo: 6.9km
Carra: 5km

+7.5k

My toes always look like they just been smashed with a hammer - sometimes both the toe and nail are completely black! I think its a common issue with runners doing longer distances and never bothers me I never heard of glide lube - could be worth a crack just to ask for it in a shop

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

Currently using a cheaper Adidas pair, climacool fresh I think they are called.
I tend to go with Adidas based on the fact that they have a wider toe area, but going to get a new pair for the marathon sometime this month.

Sock-wise I just use basic Nike cushioned ones that are cotton based. Think I might have to invest in some better socks then.

Curious as to what tape you would find comfortable around your toes though?

Thanks for the advice buddy

Definitely get some better socks, i'm not sure on the tape - i'll check with him and let you know!

[Turkalicious]

bacon: 27.4km
Turk: 26km
wiw: 10km
Pablo: 6.9km
Carra: 5km

+10km

[Turkalicious]

Definitely get some better socks, i'm not sure on the tape - i'll check with him and let you know!

Yeah I'm going to get on it.

The problem I have is, as a kid I always wore two pairs of socks to play football to avoid blisters, so think it is a mental thing that I have to wear thicker socks to avoid injury.

Will have to invest in proper running socks to see if it improves.

[wiw]

bacon: 27.4km
Turk: 26km
wiw: 20km
Pablo: 6.9km
Carra: 5km

10k last night. Getting back in the swing of it Gonna try for a 10 miler on Sunday.

[wiw]

bacon: 27.4km
wiw: 29km
Turk: 26km
Pablo: 6.9km
Carra: 5km

9k yesterday, one of those horrible ones where you run at your normal pace but have no energy whatsoever and feel like you're going at snail pace.

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

Carra: 47km
bacon: 27.4km
wiw: 29km
Turk: 26km
Pablo: 6.9km

+42 Bit of a long one