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Runners
What's your best piece of equipment ( don't say feet etc) that has aided you when running? I.e a type of headphone, phone holder, etc and why?
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i’m struggling to find a decent set of headphones that will stay in my ears when running, music played from my phone just sits in my pocket, i wear adidas running shoes   |
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I had a gait analysis done and don't get shin splints anymore, so that was helpful.
And I recently bought flashing foot clips so I can see where I'm running in the woods in the dark, and people can see me on the roads. |
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"I had a gait analysis done and don't get shin splints anymore, so that was helpful.
And I recently bought flashing foot clips so I can see where I'm running in the woods in the dark, and people can see me on the roads. "
you run through woods in the dark!  |
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"Runners
What's your best piece of equipment ( don't say feet etc) that has aided you when running? I.e a type of headphone, phone holder, etc and why?
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I don't do much running, I'm mainly a cyclist... but I really rate the TomTom watches. Mine tracks your run/ride through GPS, measures your Heart-Rate, counts your steps, and plays music wirelessly to my blue-tooth headphones. Then when I'm finished, it uploads my workout to several online services automatically.
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"Runners
What's your best piece of equipment ( don't say feet etc) that has aided you when running? I.e a type of headphone, phone holder, etc and why?
I don't do much running, I'm mainly a cyclist... but I really rate the TomTom watches. Mine tracks your run/ride through GPS, measures your Heart-Rate, counts your steps, and plays music wirelessly to my blue-tooth headphones. Then when I'm finished, it uploads my workout to several online services automatically.
Cal"
Have to say I love my Tomtom watch too. Mine doesn't play music etc though as I quite like running without but I like all the in FL it gives me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Don't run ..
Not much benefit from it if you compare it to how it can damage knee and hip joints ..
Swimming or just fast walking does the equivalent job .. |
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By *ucy LewdWoman
over a year ago
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"Don't run ..
Not much benefit from it if you compare it to how it can damage knee and hip joints ..
Swimming or just fast walking does the equivalent job .."
Actually, knee and hip damage from running is a bit of a myth.
And the benefits from impact exercise for things like osteoporosis far outweigh the risk of joint damage from impact.
Swimming doesn't help for osteoporosis because it has no impact... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Don't run ..
Not much benefit from it if you compare it to how it can damage knee and hip joints ..
Swimming or just fast walking does the equivalent job ..
Actually, knee and hip damage from running is a bit of a myth.
And the benefits from impact exercise for things like osteoporosis far outweigh the risk of joint damage from impact.
Swimming doesn't help for osteoporosis because it has no impact..."
Running is hard on your knees if you do it with poor form - run correctly and you should never feel joint pain |
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"Don't run ..
Not much benefit from it if you compare it to how it can damage knee and hip joints ..
Swimming or just fast walking does the equivalent job .."
Rubbish.
I've had a torn acl for years after a game of 5 a side football at uni. It was forever giving me jip when I was lazy and did no exercise.
Ever since taking up running it has not gone once....its much stronger.
Swimmers knee is really painful... I've had that before now. |
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"A good lightweight waterproof for running in bad weather.  "
And at this time of year when we are often running in the dark or bad light lots of reflective things and lights etc!
And don't think wearing white or light clothing is enough. It's actually harder to see. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"After advice from people here I had a gait analysis done and got trainers with the right kind of support. The difference is amazing "
Where do you get a gait analysis done |
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"After advice from people here I had a gait analysis done and got trainers with the right kind of support. The difference is amazing
Where do you get a gait analysis done "
Many of the PROPPER running shops do it for free (as do some Go Outdoors shops). They basically video you running in a treadmill and assess how you plant your feet. They can then suggest appropriate shoes fir your running style.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Vibram five fingers were a great buy for me, I got my fastest 10k in them at 48 mins and because they mimic barefoot running you can’t fall back to heel striking when tired so I no longer get sore knees, |
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"After advice from people here I had a gait analysis done and got trainers with the right kind of support. The difference is amazing
Where do you get a gait analysis done
Many of the PROPPER running shops do it for free (as do some Go Outdoors shops). They basically video you running in a treadmill and assess how you plant your feet. They can then suggest appropriate shoes fir your running style.
Cal"
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think it was Go Outdoors or something? There was one in Milton Keynes not far from me but there are a few running shops (as opposed to JD Sports) around "
Thanks x |
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"I had a gait analysis done and don't get shin splints anymore, so that was helpful.
And I recently bought flashing foot clips so I can see where I'm running in the woods in the dark, and people can see me on the roads.
you run through woods in the dark! "
Yeah. My friend constantly yells at me about how dangerous it is. But it's peaceful. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Don't run ..
Not much benefit from it if you compare it to how it can damage knee and hip joints ..
Swimming or just fast walking does the equivalent job .."
It's mainly non runners who talk about the damage to joints running does. I'm friends with dozens of runners and hip and my knee injuries are far from common. In fact I know way more cyclists who've had knee problems than runners |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I had a gait analysis done and don't get shin splints anymore, so that was helpful.
And I recently bought flashing foot clips so I can see where I'm running in the woods in the dark, and people can see me on the roads.
you run through woods in the dark!
Yeah. My friend constantly yells at me about how dangerous it is. But it's peaceful."
I occasionally run trails I'm the dark, I love it massively exhilarating even if it's a bit dangerous! |
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"A good lightweight waterproof for running in bad weather.
And at this time of year when we are often running in the dark or bad light lots of reflective things and lights etc!
And don't think wearing white or light clothing is enough. It's actually harder to see. "
Always the risk of being hit by a snowplough if you dress in white! |
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"After advice from people here I had a gait analysis done and got trainers with the right kind of support. The difference is amazing
Where do you get a gait analysis done "
If you are near Worcester the running shop by the cathedral does it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My advice would be get properly fitted for trainers . Then have an insole built to accomodate how you land your feet. This will help all your joints and prevent shin splints. Works out roughly £100 including the trainers. Change trainers every 6 months too as the treads wear out.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"After advice from people here I had a gait analysis done and got trainers with the right kind of support. The difference is amazing
Where do you get a gait analysis done
If you are near Worcester the running shop by the cathedral does it "
This is what caused my achilies tendonitis last time I tried jogging couch to 5K
I must run in a very weird way  |
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I severe pain with my legs. Mainly calves but pain is spreading up my leg. Had my gait analysis done and new trainers bought but no improvement.
Dr has no idea what it could be other than muscle aches. Any ideas guys on how to combat it? In pain when walking, resting and when running it's excruciating  |
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By *ucy LewdWoman
over a year ago
North Oxfordshire |
"I severe pain with my legs. Mainly calves but pain is spreading up my leg. Had my gait analysis done and new trainers bought but no improvement.
Dr has no idea what it could be other than muscle aches. Any ideas guys on how to combat it? In pain when walking, resting and when running it's excruciating "
Go to a running clinic?
If you've never done much running then it could well be just muscle aches from using your muscles in ways that you've never used them before. |
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By *UFC9Man
over a year ago
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"Proper trainers. I switched to minimalist (zero drop) trainers by Inov8 and have never looked back."
I wear Inov8 for trail running and they are brilliant but ASICS Nimbus for 10 mile plus runs. A foam roller is a good friend to have for after!!
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By (user no longer on site)
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Ditching music when running...my times have gotten better, i can monitor my breathing better and can regulate pace better...i now run to how i feel rather than running to the music. I used to hear eye of the tiger and bolt it and be knackered for the final 2k..now i pace myself..plus no music gives me time to think..and appreciate the surroundings i am running in (love trail running)...sorry if this is sounding a bit zen haha...unless of course its a marathon then for the last 7 miles all you think about is putting one foot in front of the other!
Garmin forerunner is also essential for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I severe pain with my legs. Mainly calves but pain is spreading up my leg. Had my gait analysis done and new trainers bought but no improvement.
Dr has no idea what it could be other than muscle aches. Any ideas guys on how to combat it? In pain when walking, resting and when running it's excruciating
Go to a running clinic?
If you've never done much running then it could well be just muscle aches from using your muscles in ways that you've never used them before."
I'd also suggest a massage and working on stretching and flexibility |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I severe pain with my legs. Mainly calves but pain is spreading up my leg. Had my gait analysis done and new trainers bought but no improvement.
Dr has no idea what it could be other than muscle aches. Any ideas guys on how to combat it? In pain when walking, resting and when running it's excruciating "
This could be a tight IT band..
Make sure you warm up properly, then stretch and foam roll after your run..look up specific stretches for tight IT band |
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By *UFC9Man
over a year ago
Whitley Bay & Tamworth |
"I severe pain with my legs. Mainly calves but pain is spreading up my leg. Had my gait analysis done and new trainers bought but no improvement.
Dr has no idea what it could be other than muscle aches. Any ideas guys on how to combat it? In pain when walking, resting and when running it's excruciating "
I had the same problem and it was my IT band, a few sports massages and the foam roller did the trick! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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An app to teach you how to do strengthening exercises with a variety to improve mobility and strength. Makes your body near bullet proof in terms of injury |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Proper trainers. I switched to minimalist (zero drop) trainers by Inov8 and have never looked back."
Oooothis is someone who knows that they’re talking about
No music / phone accompanies me on any run, so other than the right footwear which is very specific , best kit would be Gore winter tights or a buff. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Don't run ..
Not much benefit from it if you compare it to how it can damage knee and hip joints ..
Swimming or just fast walking does the equivalent job ..
Rubbish.
I've had a torn acl for years after a game of 5 a side football at uni. It was forever giving me jip when I was lazy and did no exercise.
Ever since taking up running it has not gone once....its much stronger.
Swimmers knee is really painful... I've had that before now. "
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By *ucy LewdWoman
over a year ago
North Oxfordshire |
"Proper trainers. I switched to minimalist (zero drop) trainers by Inov8 and have never looked back.
Oooothis is someone who knows that they’re talking about
No music / phone accompanies me on any run, so other than the right footwear which is very specific , best kit would be Gore winter tights or a buff."
I don't take electronics out with me either. Too dangerous where I run to be listening to music or carrying high value goods around and not fully concentrating.
Just a Garmin vivoactive watch and a heartrate band. And 2XU leggings. |
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