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RUNNERS - What would you do?
Hi, This year I signed up to the 1018 challenge - to run 1018 kms in 2018, combined with another challenge to run 80kms in December. So far I have run 985kms and have just 33kms to go by the end of December. BUT my doctor has just told me to stop running until I've been referred to a podiatrist which will be after…
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Marathoners - am I ready for 20 miles??
Hi, looking for some advice from anyone who has run a marathon. I began training for a half in summer last year, and although I haven't actually been able to race (I ended up being on holiday at the time of the first race I'd planned, the 2nd was postponed until Feb due to snow) I have completed the half marathon distance…
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Question about running shoes
Hi, I've just spent about a month's wages on a pair of Brooks Glycerin 12s. When I put them on in the shop and ran around a bit they felt great, really cushiony and supportive, but now wearing them around the house to break them in I'm getting really achy arches. Should I stick with them or have I bought the wrong shoe? I…
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Insanity/weight loss/muscle gain/deficit
Hi, I'm confused about a few things. I started running about a year ago, and I lost about a stone in a short space of time, from 66kg to 58/9kg. I wanted to get down to 55/6 but have been on a plateau ever since. I joined the gym in march with some success, but never lost the final bit of weight (I go between 1 and 5 times…
