on the bottom on the ball of my foot. I didn’t have this issue with my Adidas shoes so I think it’s an issue with the Hokas in particular, since buying them I’ve read a couple of bad reviews where people are having the same issue. Thicker padded running socks seem to help but when I get above 5k that’s when I start to feel the pinch on the bottom of my feet.
I have a lightweight 'wind proof' jacket I got from Decathlon which is good. It was inexpensive too. I despise running in the wind. Last week because of the direction the wind was blowing in, the last 2km of my 5k route was running directly into it on a plain between two fields and it was absolute hell
the jacket really does protect you though which I find impressive for how light it is! I should know being on the North West coast, can be quite extreme here at times!
) don't think I could run any slower if I tried seeing as I average 32 mins on a 5k. Feel like I'm mega unfit now 
Sorry thank would help haha!! Im in South East England x
Ooh so I used to run to work (back in the day when I had an office) and I had an Osprey tempest which I loved. It was much bigger than what you’d probably need though but it was fully adjustable and really comfortable even with loads of stuff in it! I’ve got friends who rate Decathlon running bags as they are great value - if it’s just shoes and water and other small items you’d def be able to get away with a trail running hydration pack type bag.
I’m going to brave the sunshine and see if my calf holds out
Thank you!That's amazing, congratulations!
Also I just wrote my first run program for someone who isn't me, I am SO excited!
Thank you for this. I'm going to head out tomorrow and see how wellI do without pushing myself. Gutted to have got that far and had to stop! But determined to complete the program (mainly because my partner thought I would give up and raised an eyebrow when I bought off road running shoes....I will prove him wrong
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I don't know any science per say but I know for me doing 1 sprint run a week where I really pushed it to my absolute maximum on the sprints (back before last lockdown when I went to the gym regularly) really helped me feel like I could run further/at a better pace and be less breathless on my regular runs.
I couldn’t figure it out either so I went on forum business and there was an admin post from June saying they’d changed the rules so only long term members can send PMs
ah well xx
Thanks for replying, that was last week so you would expect I'd be heavier then
it's really weird!
Def get it checked out but remember that exercise (particularly running) really gets the digestive system going so it could just be that! Also, if you are anxious, that will go straight to your stomach xxGood luck to both of you! @SpiceWeasel xx
I’m going to have to make a doctors appointment because this happens regularly it’s putting me off running longer distances tbh
I miss this machine so much. I’m still recovering from a knee injury and taking it slow. Managing to do a couple of 5k’s a week on the treadmill. I’ll take that for now until the weather improves.
Signed up for the virtual 10K in January! First day of the training plan started yesterday, we'll see if I can keep the motivation up for the next 8 weeks
I find when I get knee pain it's because something else is wrong and the pain is referring to my knee. I'd definitely recommend seeing a physio if you can (and then doing the exercises they give you
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