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<blockquote data-quote="PaulXC" data-source="post: 822003" data-attributes="member: 28693"><p>When I read the title I thought I could offer useful advice as a veteran of 19 road and off-road marathons, but completely overwhelmed by the advice from Copepod which all looks good. </p><p>Another trick I have used in the past before they invented twin skin socks was to use a very thin liner sock inside a medium thicknes run sock. The theory is the two socks rub rather than your foot rubbing against the sock. Getting up to date and stating the hopefully obvious do NOT use cotton socks. Synthetic will prevent the dreaded wet sock syndrome which is a recipie for blisters. In fact for off-road runs in the wet and cold i highly reccoment WOOL socks (or a mix of wool and synthetic). Available from fell running shops like Running bear in Hyde and now also available from manufacturers like Hilly. No they don't get soggy and have the added bonus of keeping your feet warm as wool is a natural insulator. As a Type 1 I find I get cold toes, handa and ears.and wool socks make a real difference to winter cross country but can be used summer as well.</p><p> </p><p>Definitiely need to sort out the run shoe and sock combination for the long term future - you will find what works by experimentation and experience but I have favourites in the shoe manufacturer brands that I keep going back to - probably because my feet suit that brand. Getting the combination right is part of what long training runs are about but you have used up your chances there so need to go with what seems to offer the best chance - some clever taping as above and a good sock - just remembered Thorlos are easily available and offer a good all round choice that I like a lot.</p><p> </p><p>Paul.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PaulXC, post: 822003, member: 28693"] When I read the title I thought I could offer useful advice as a veteran of 19 road and off-road marathons, but completely overwhelmed by the advice from Copepod which all looks good. Another trick I have used in the past before they invented twin skin socks was to use a very thin liner sock inside a medium thicknes run sock. The theory is the two socks rub rather than your foot rubbing against the sock. Getting up to date and stating the hopefully obvious do NOT use cotton socks. Synthetic will prevent the dreaded wet sock syndrome which is a recipie for blisters. In fact for off-road runs in the wet and cold i highly reccoment WOOL socks (or a mix of wool and synthetic). Available from fell running shops like Running bear in Hyde and now also available from manufacturers like Hilly. No they don't get soggy and have the added bonus of keeping your feet warm as wool is a natural insulator. As a Type 1 I find I get cold toes, handa and ears.and wool socks make a real difference to winter cross country but can be used summer as well. Definitiely need to sort out the run shoe and sock combination for the long term future - you will find what works by experimentation and experience but I have favourites in the shoe manufacturer brands that I keep going back to - probably because my feet suit that brand. Getting the combination right is part of what long training runs are about but you have used up your chances there so need to go with what seems to offer the best chance - some clever taping as above and a good sock - just remembered Thorlos are easily available and offer a good all round choice that I like a lot. Paul. [/QUOTE]
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