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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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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.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"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

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"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?

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

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

North Oxfordshire

"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)
over a year ago

"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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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"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 *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

A good lightweight waterproof for running in bad weather.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"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 *icearmsMan
over a year ago

KIDLINGTON

My watch and Bluetooth earphones have been amazing for me.

Now when I run infant tell if I'm not pushing hard enough and it will tell me through my headphones how far through my target I am

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

After advice from people here I had a gait analysis done and got trainers with the right kind of support. The difference is amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"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 *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

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

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My phone is the best thing for ladys on fab, one message from me and they run for ever

Sorry couldn't resist...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

Cal"

Great thanks x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My Garmin watch

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

"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)
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In addition to watches and decent trainers already mentioned, I'd say a foam roller has been my best buy

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

"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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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

What’s a foam roller? Other than no good for painting skirting boards?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Roller

I also often use that compression tape if my shins start to hurt

On the road to recovery after tearing my ankle ligament.

So painful

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"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)
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

"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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By *ricovMan
over a year ago

Coventry

As mentioned above; replace trainers regularly. But not necessarily every 6 month, but every 350-500 miles. To some that could be a year, to others a few months.

Good advise though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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

Whitley Bay & Tamworth

"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)
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

"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

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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 *ames3212Man
over a year ago

sunderland

Best trainers I have used are new balance and you can get fitted for them

Also for phone holders try eBay and ear phones I have some what loop round my ears to stay in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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)
over a year ago

A decent pair of shoes and our respective Garmin forerunner watches.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

"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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