Running thread

Well, everyone on YouTube likes to review running shoes so I thought I'd go against the grain and do a comparison of running socks!

Some prices are bonkers so I wanted to investigate whether or not it's worth spending money on socks, and if so, which ones.

Just for @Gaz76 I've recycled my comedy tumble as I was actually testing out a pair of More Mile socks at the time.

 
Stuuuuuu said:
Well, everyone on YouTube likes to review running shoes so I thought I'd go against the grain and do a comparison of running socks!

Some prices are bonkers so I wanted to investigate whether or not it's worth spending money on socks, and if so, which ones.

Just for @Gaz76 I've recycled my comedy tumble as I was actually testing out a pair of More Mile socks at the time.

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Haha not quite as good as your first tumble mate but still very entertaining!!
Socks was a funny one to pick, but it makes a lot of sense to do the vid, there's literally hundreds of different running socks brands out there.
I must have at least 60 pairs stuffed in a couple of draws, I'm currently working my way through a batch of the more miles ones that I got cheap, I find they don't last that long in the toe department(no matter how short I keep what's left of my toenails).
The thinner the better for me in this weather, and the opposite in winter, ASICS do great trail socks that I use in the winter.
It's all about the longevity for me, they never really seem to last that long, hilly do great socks but they usually only last about ten washes and then they are crap, back to the ASICS, I would say they last the longest.
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Well, everyone on YouTube likes to review running shoes so I thought I'd go against the grain and do a comparison of running socks!

Some prices are bonkers so I wanted to investigate whether or not it's worth spending money on socks, and if so, which ones.

Just for @Gaz76 I've recycled my comedy tumble as I was actually testing out a pair of More Mile socks at the time.

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I have a few pairs of Rahhint socks which came recommended when I started running, and although I don't know any different, I must say that they're very supportive and apparently have something in the design that supports the base of your calf/achilles

I think this is actually a really useful video, as i imagine this is something that a lot of people don't pay much attention to (or just dont consider), but happily pay a fortune for their trainers
 
Gaz76 said:
Haha not quite as good as your first tumble mate but still very entertaining!!
Socks was a funny one to pick, but it makes a lot of sense to do the vid, there's literally hundreds of different running socks brands out there.
I must have at least 60 pairs stuffed in a couple of draws, I'm currently working my way through a batch of the more miles ones that I got cheap, I find they don't last that long in the toe department(no matter how short I keep what's left of my toenails).
The thinner the better for me in this weather, and the opposite in winter, ASICS do great trail socks that I use in the winter.
It's all about the longevity for me, they never really seem to last that long, hilly do great socks but they usually only last about ten washes and then they are crap, back to the ASICS, I would say they last the longest.
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Yeah, durability is obviously a big factor, otherwise we end up buying new ones all the time. Maybe I'll follow up the video a bit further down the line to see how these ones have lasted. Good to know about the Asics.

What I didn't mention in the vid is that I sometimes literally just wear a pair of City football socks right up the the knee cos I'm so paranoid about getting ticks when I run off-road around the rural Cumbrian trails...

Yeah, I used to wear the Hilly Twin Skins but I found that they got all bunched up around the toes so I gave up on them.

Do you have any top favourites that you use for races?
 
chris85mcfc said:
I have a few pairs of Rahhint socks which came recommended when I started running, and although I don't know any different, I must say that they're very supportive and apparently have something in the design that supports the base of your calf/achilles

I think this is actually a really useful video, as i imagine this is something that a lot of people don't pay much attention to (or just dont consider), but happily pay a fortune for their trainers
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Ah, thanks fella.

The Rahhint look very appealing - I'll put them on my shopping list. Thanks for the tip.
 
franksinatra said:
Kipyegon is attempting to be the first woman to run a 4 minute mile. Live on Amazon Prime tomorrow and I believe Nike youtube.
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Yep should be a good watch, I think it's a huge ask to knock 10 seconds off the current best, but just like kipchoges sub 2 there's a lot of work gone into it, I'm guessing they will have the lights around the track for her to chase which has to be an advantage as well
 
I've been running twice a week over the past few weeks and really enjoying it. Being 110 days alcohol-free has made a huge difference, it's been a major boost in helping me get back into a solid routine. I spent five days in Palma last week and got back late Friday, but still managed to wake up early Saturday for a 5K, then followed it up with a 4-mile run on Sunday. That’s the longest I’ve run in a while, feeling motivated to keep it going!
 
Originals said:
I've been running twice a week over the past few weeks and really enjoying it. Being 110 days alcohol-free has made a huge difference, it's been a major boost in helping me get back into a solid routine. I spent five days in Palma last week and got back late Friday, but still managed to wake up early Saturday for a 5K, then followed it up with a 4-mile run on Sunday. That’s the longest I’ve run in a while, feeling motivated to keep it going!
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Good man, keep it going it only gets better, and kudos on the 110 days, boozing is for gobshites nowadays, the 1990s are over!!
 
71 foc here, no serious exercise for 50 years…C25K Week 5 Run 1 completed…..comfortable work out……..make sure I do indoor warm up/warm down & 5 minute walk before & after…..

Either one day or two day rest in between depending on weather & how I feel

Anybody not sure, give it a try & you’ll be glad you did!
 
Originals said:
I've been running twice a week over the past few weeks and really enjoying it. Being 110 days alcohol-free has made a huge difference, it's been a major boost in helping me get back into a solid routine. I spent five days in Palma last week and got back late Friday, but still managed to wake up early Saturday for a 5K, then followed it up with a 4-mile run on Sunday. That’s the longest I’ve run in a while, feeling motivated to keep it going!
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Grats on the no alcohol thing. I'm 2.5 years in and it just keeps getting better. The freedom of going out and being content with not drinking is oddly empowering.
 
unlikelyfan19 said:
Grats on the no alcohol thing. I'm 2.5 years in and it just keeps getting better. The freedom of going out and being content with not drinking is oddly empowering.
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952 days alcohol free…..best thing I’ve ever done stopping drinking, feel better, sleep better, save money and have so much more energy.
 
heslops barnet said:
71 foc here, no serious exercise for 50 years…C25K Week 5 Run 1 completed…..comfortable work out……..make sure I do indoor warm up/warm down & 5 minute walk before & after…..

Either one day or two day rest in between depending on weather & how I feel

Anybody not sure, give it a try & you’ll be glad you did!
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That's brilliant mate. Nice work.
 
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