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Question of the Day: Which South African brand or product do you wish would make a return?
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Crusader
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After having to skip my threshold session on Thursday due to a massive headache and fever and taking an extra day to make sure I"m not getting sick all over again I did my long run today. Felt very good so I turned up the speed at the halfway mark. Garmin is mad at me now, but I have a new 10K PB.
Also had a dog actually lunge at me to attack me when I passed some people who were walking their dogs. Thankfully it was on a lead. It actually jumped at me fully intending to bite while I was passing them on the opposite side and missed me by about 30cm. If they didn't have it on a lead it would've been ugly.
[Goal 1:34:00@141]: 17.01 km / 1:38:05 / 5:46/km Avg Pace / 159 bpm Avg HR
New 10K PB:
Also had a dog actually lunge at me to attack me when I passed some people who were walking their dogs. Thankfully it was on a lead. It actually jumped at me fully intending to bite while I was passing them on the opposite side and missed me by about 30cm. If they didn't have it on a lead it would've been ugly.
[Goal 1:34:00@141]: 17.01 km / 1:38:05 / 5:46/km Avg Pace / 159 bpm Avg HR
New 10K PB:
| 10K | 51:09 | 5:07 /km |
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Crusader
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Try a pair and let us know how they turn out.
Kornhub
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I always have luck going to stops streets with one car crossing. Faster 5k 
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Kornhub
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That's not bad especially when just starting
Kornhub
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You warm them up before the run ?
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5 minute brisk walk
Kornhub
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Maybe youtube some calf warm up routines for running and see if that helps
Kornhub
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I dont think I will trust sketchers but that's just me.
RunningFromFat
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Some UK prices for matter of interest. Bit pricy IMO. Sports Direct
Crusader
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Normal SA price for those seems to be R3200 with special prices going to about R2300
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Is it a constant pain or does it go away after a few km?
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Escalates until I stop.
Thinking about it, I think it's just feeling the burn and I need to condition them up...
Try deep tissue massage. Hurts like hell but loosens calves up properly. had mine done yesterday and minus the slight pain, they feel softer already.
+ for this. Do you stretch before, during or after running? Never stretch before. Only after a proper 15 min warmup or after. Lastly foam rolling could help. Lastly continue doing calf raises and stretch calf using a towel after every run. Roll/fold the towel and trow it over your toe's. While holding both ends of the towel gently pull back and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat this 3 -4 times after exercise and after a hot bath or shower.
I would like to, but I'd rather wait for the reddit reviews. I'll try on a pair when next at canal walk to see what my size is in the skechers and then when they next go on sale I'll order a pair.
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Yes, I use my cheap temu one daily