runningforicecream

Wait, your dog is a French bulldog and her name is Stella? That's very Modern Family.

Yup, I will probably make a trip to Sweatshop or maybe Runnersneed when I can swing it. Hah! Still a student, so technically not paying that type of taxes...I think.

I borrowed some from my friend and tried it out. The problem isn't the laces but something plasticky. Just part of the design, I guess. I appreciate all the help but it appears that there is no way around it. Just have to give them away and get a new pair.

Thank you for the suggestion but I have tried and it does't work. I have tried Brooks Ghost 7, but they gave me blisters and the advice I got was that that probably means they weren't right for me. So, I exchanged it for these Mizuno. The Mizuno aren't quite at 100 miles yet. They are probably only around 80ish. And I…

Great point about that!

Oh wow, that is really good after-sale service.

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I see all of your points. I am always vigilant about avoiding injuries when I can and was just hoping for a hail Mary (so to speak) in that someone experienced the same thing and found a way around it (especially those who own Mizunos) before I give them up. Appears that I have to…

Oh, I should also add that I have tried different ways of lacing and it doesn't work.

I have the same pain, I think. Suspect that it may be extensor tendonitis. But yeah, rest and ice it. Also maybe try to lace your shoes differently. I am currently using Mizuno Wave Rider and the top of the shoes are quite stiff. That may also be the case for you.

In London. Lost the weight and got very near to my goal but gained some of it back because of binge eating. So now back at it.

It's lower than the shins, I think. The pain is at where the tongues of the shoes are (or rather where they end). Funny thing is that I have been running in these shoes for awhile and I don't unlace them after each use and usually just slip in. No problem whatsoever. The pain isn't sharp, though, but I am still going to…

I was hoping for a longer run but the the front of my ankles (what is it called?) hurt on both sides. Not sure why. 2/12 - 3.2 miles. 3.2miles/160 miles.

Aiming for 160 miles. Not sure if I will make it but I believe in aiming high and at this point, the goal is realistic.

I used to, and sometimes still do (injury, long break from running, etc), run 15 min miles. People walk much faster than my run. No shame in that. I think as long as you're out there working on it, it doesn't matter if it's a 5 mins miles or 20 mins mile. You're a runner.

This. And sometimes, they very helpfully put up a sign saying that the item is in season.

I shop at Sainsbury's. They have this membership card that allows you a certain amount off of your next purchase. You can also use your point as cash. They also have bulk buy and offers like 3 for £2, etc. I have friends telling me that Asda is much cheaper but when I compared the prices online, they are pretty much the…

Full time law-student with a really small freezer here. So can't really do much bulk meal prepping. That and like you, I want to eat what I want to eat. So many assignments and tests these couple of weeks. But hopefully I can still get all my workout sessions in.

Actually I experience that with my Wave Rider as well. But I still love them. I love Brooks Ghost but was getting blisters from them even when I was just doing short runs, so had to return them. Am going to test out a pair of Saucony Triumph and a pair of Mizuno Evo Cursoris tomorrow. Got them in a sale. :D

Anyone who knows anything about running knows that we all have different pace, influenced by various factors. Who cares what the guy thinks? I am almost like you. Used to run at 9min/mile for about 10 miles but after some injuries and moving away, I am now at 12++min/mile and only for 4 miles. But I am not giving up…

I have that every month. My run suffers and I am tired/ sluggish. Then it gets better around day 2 of TOM.

I think most people cross train to prevent overtraining. If you're just looking to burn some calories, I don't see how it's bad to stick with just one type of cardio. That said, it is still a great idea to introduce some variety into your routine. As an aside, I hate using the elliptical, too. Funny how people say that it…

The one here only has smith machine. Just the one. No squat rack, nothing. And the line to use the smith machine is really long.

Thank you for the replies. I guess I am going to take the train there. But am definitely walking home as the only reason I don't want to walk there is to avoid losing my pre-running high.

I thought so, too. I used to not be able to run even 200m and was literally the last in every running event in school. Heck, even just 2-3 months ago I couldn't run a full minute. Now I am running more than 10km every other day. C25k is a great program to start you off. Also, since you're new to running, run slow. Like…

Seems like it may very well be the air quality/ temperature. It has been a little hazy here these last couple of weeks. I shall monitor it and see if there's a change in performance. I appreciate all your inputs. :flowerforyou:

Since I don't want this thread to go down that road, let me reiterate. My difficulty here is not in my attitude towards running. Rather it's the fact that I am completely exhausted (out of breath, physically tired) at that point when I have not encountered this problem in my past runs. It's a physical barrier. While I…

Thanks all, for your assistance. I do appreciate it. I hope you don't think I am being difficult and shrugging off everything you all suggested. I was just providing information so that you can have all the information you need to help me. The point made about maybe it's the weather/temperature could be it even though it…

Not in the UK right now. Hence, only able to run outside when I return to UK in September. Not looking for excuses but I was out most day running (rain or shine) when it was feasible.

My worry is that it's four bad runs consecutively. I've experienced the interspersed bad days and know that they are quite normal. And also, I am actually at a really slow pace in that I walk faster than I run. Nope, I don't drink. As for coffee, I have not had any for a couple of months. Also, I drink A LOT of water each…

On a treadmill right now. Running outside is not very feasible at the moment due to the temperature and safety but I will be back to running outside next month. Nevertheless, thanks for the perspectives.