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So we skipped the park run and I went to the driving range rather. Gonna get back into my 2km run this week and try the park run next week
 
Steamy Tom said:
Hi, so long story short I am trying to find some actual interests in my life and also trying to get a bit fit and into better shape.

So I am trying to get into running in the early morning, started with a small 2 km route around my neighbourhood, will try work my way up on this to the point I can run it constant at a good pace then increase the distance.

Does anyone have any pointers or advice to help me enjoy it more along the way etc?

Thanks
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Get a friend or two and go to park run on a Saturday. The crowd really motivates you to keep going and improve.

You don't need to print anything to participate

Run your usual 2km, then walk the rest. That will be the next step in your evolution as a runner. Before too long, you'll be running 3km, then 4, then 5. Good luck
 
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Steamy Tom said:
So we skipped the park run and I went to the driving range rather. Gonna get back into my 2km run this week and try the park run next week
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My other favourite passtime! I play 9 holes every Sunday afternoon. Did my 37th parkrun today and managed to go under 30 again, 2nd time in two weeks
 
But yes, you need to print the barcode if you want the parkrun to count for your stats.
 
walterl said:
My other favourite passtime! I play 9 holes every Sunday afternoon. Did my 37th parkrun today and managed to go under 30 again, 2nd time in two weeks
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to be honest not really sure i enjoy golf that much, or maybe the culture, but it is something to do with some family of mine
 
did my 2k this morning, wen't pretty easy, 14 mins, i swear the gps gets worse every day though saying the distance is less and less, looking at the map it thinks i cut through blocks etc.

also had the backs of my ankles getting rubbed up by my shoes badly.
 
I did a whopping 10km last week, so just over 3km per run. hoping to get that up to 13 this week. I am battling to maintain a run from start to finish - I'm quite far from that if I'm honest, but I'm doing what I can.
 
mr_norris said:
I did a whopping 10km last week, so just over 3km per run. hoping to get that up to 13 this week. I am battling to maintain a run from start to finish - I'm quite far from that if I'm honest, but I'm doing what I can.
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imo i think that's fine, i jog sections then walk others.
 
Steamy Tom said:
did my 2k this morning, wen't pretty easy, 14 mins, i swear the gps gets worse every day though saying the distance is less and less, looking at the map it thinks i cut through blocks etc.

also had the backs of my ankles getting rubbed up by my shoes badly.
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any advice on preventing blisters/irritation on the back on the ankle?
 
Steamy Tom said:
any advice on preventing blisters/irritation on the back on the ankle?
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Best advice I can give on this one is to try different socks, ticker and thinner.

Also look at your shoelaces. There are a few options here. IIRC there is one pattern that you can use if your heel is slipping (which is what I am assuming is the cause of the blister)

EDIT: A quick google gives me this: https://runrepeat.com/top-10-running-shoe-lacing-techniques
 
jouda said:
Best advice I can give on this one is to try different socks, ticker and thinner.

Also look at your shoelaces. There are a few options here. IIRC there is one pattern that you can use if your heel is slipping (which is what I am assuming is the cause of the blister)

EDIT: A quick google gives me this: https://runrepeat.com/top-10-running-shoe-lacing-techniques
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Agreed, I now run with falke trail running socks for normal road runs super comfortable and no more blisters haven't had since I started using them and used to get very often. They are about R80 plus but well worth it.
 
I also vote for Falke, comfortable and incredibly durable, last pairs went strong for 5yrs. Tried Pnp bamboo socks recently, looked nice and dirt cheap but I can get max 2 months a pair before they get threadbare heels and toes, so the value for money equals just above nought.
 
so this morning went slower, down to the fact that my ankles were dying, the damage is already done and despite wearing plump socks and fixing my laces i still rubbed a bit and ended up bleeding down the back of my foot. 15.5 mins for 2km.
 
Steamy Tom said:
so this morning went slower, down to the fact that my ankles were dying, the damage is already done and despite wearing plump socks and fixing my laces i still rubbed a bit and ended up bleeding down the back of my foot. 15.5 mins for 2km.
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As weird as this sounds in order to avoid blisters take better care of your feet. We mentioned socks but make sure you moisturise or put cream on them atleast once a day also makes a world of difference. Remember we need to fix your running tools now.
 
Snyper564 said:
As weird as this sounds in order to avoid blisters take better care of your feet. We mentioned socks but make sure you moisturise or put cream on them atleast once a day also makes a world of difference. Remember we need to fix your running tools now.
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yeah i need to get them to heal, will try some ointment and maybe run with plasters for a week or so to let it heal. i definitely re-laced my shoe badly after cleaning them on the weekend, its hard to explain but it meant that they couldn't be snug as they should be thus the heel rubbing.
 
Steamy Tom said:
yeah i need to get them to heal, will try some ointment and maybe run with plasters for a week or so to let it heal. i definitely re-laced my shoe badly after cleaning them on the weekend, its hard to explain but it meant that they couldn't be snug as they should be thus the heel rubbing.
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What you are experiencing now is normal, we all went through it when starting out. The goal of running is to be as comfortable as possible for as long as possible, this makes the experience much better. Get that foam roller if you haven't already got one and start using it will help with the new muscle aches etc. No need for an expensive one just get the cheap one from Dischem.
 
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