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1) The inside of my left foot underneath the arch of your foot gets blisters on long runs. This only happens on my left foot and not on my right. Do running socks help prevent this by airing the foot better or is it a case of needing specialist running shoe?

2) The training for The Parachute Regiment is now 28 weeks. Could someone tell me what the extra 2 weeks include, whether they are added in phase 1 of 2 training and the reason if known why they are added.

Thanks in advance for the answers. The answer to question 2 is quite important as i have my interview next week.

Mike

Regarding the blisters, I would most certainly buy proper running trainers and socks to match.

Running in el-cheapo or standard work socks is really not advisable. I wear big woolie type ones to work and running in them sees me squidging all over the shop (which then causes blisters and other sores).

A good sports shop (non of the high street junk) would fit you up properly, maybe even get you on a running machine (as mine does) and they will select the best running shoe for you.

Socks are again important. I wear rather thin socks for running which are quite tight fitting (http://www.specialistsocks.co.uk/m7/X_Sock/index.html). They wick sweat away quickly and keep me comfortable.

Cheers, my currrent running shoes have been alright in the past but as they have worn in the left one seems to be giving me grief. We are talking around the 45 minute mark for blisters.

Mike

sterion66 wrote:Cheers, my currrent running shoes have been alright in the past but as they have worn in the left one seems to be giving me grief. We are talking around the 45 minute mark for blisters.

Mike

Now maybe worn down if thats happening?

Yeah could be that just the way they have worn in, i have been using them since August last year so maybe it's time to get a new set.

Any ideas on this 28 week training then guys?

Yeah I think the general rule is to change then every 4-6 months. Especially if your doing a lot of runs a week.

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