A good 9k trail run...and a sock recommendation!

[Sandraj39]

I went out intending to run a 6/7k trail run this morning, wrapped up warm against the cold and sporting my newly arrived Dexshell Ultralite waterproof socks (as recommended in this month's Running Fitness magazine!). I ended up doing a 9K run through fields, woodland and muddy bridleway on what was probably the toughest run I have yet done. It was quite tricky underfoot at times - a mixture of sticky mud, frozen mud and of course, good old water! I also managed to run up a hill that had previously defeated me, so proof that my legs are definately getting stronger!

The socks though, they were amazing! 😀 Comfy, warm and yep, definately waterproof! I don't mind getting muddy and wet (truth is, I actually quite like it) but these socks allow all the splashing around you like, with the added bonus that you get home with warm, dry feet! I paid about £17 for mine. Sounds a lot but not compared to some other brands out there. Worth checking out if you run off road a lot.

Hope everyone has great runs this weekend🏃🏻😀🏃🏻.

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Oh - I might look at them. My poor toes have started to object to prolonged wet freezing. Thanks

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to ancientrunner]

You're welcome😀!

[Frank-ntj Graduate10]

Well done Sandra on a good run, the satisfaction you get on a run like that makes running enjoyable. Nice report on those socks, I will have to check them out. 😊

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

So true! So beautiful - what it's all about!😀

[Zev1963]

They look nice, I shall look for those

[poppypug Graduate10]

Oooh thanks for sharing this Sandra, they sound fab !

Well done on your 9k !, fantastic ! xxx

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

Thanks poppy! How you doing today on the ol' couch? Hope you feel a little better.

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, Antibiotics are starting to kick in , so my tooth is bearable at the moment. Leg not too bad today but have been resting it .

Fingers crossed, Im working on my comeback ! xxx

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

Good😀. Fingers crossed for you!

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you, my lovely xxx

[Hidden]

Oooh - they look lovely. My feet are also beginning to suffer from trench foot ! Can I ask - are they double skinned to help with blisters as well ? Well done on the run - your 10k race in March will be a doddle !

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Hi lucca, they have three layers - the interlining is apparently "porelle waterproof breathable membrane". Very comfy. I haven't suffered from blisters (yet!) but imagine they might help. Dexshell do several different types of socks, these are the most lightweight. Have a Google and a read😀. Yep, really looking forward to my 10k run I'm March - just have to make sure I stay injury-free!

[Hidden in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks - I'll definitely have a look

[givman]

hi sandra

i wear a simiiar compression sock and recomend them!!

Gra

[sarah469 Graduate10]

Sounds interesting as I think I get blisters due to wet feet! Thing is, wouldn't they get sweaty anyway? So never going to be dry?

[jedi_d]

Hi,

Please could you send me a link to the mentioned "Running Fitness magazine"?? I'm missing out on the fun.. thank you.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to jedi_d]

Sorry, I don't have a link as my subscription is for the good ol' fashioned paper February edition! You could try Google I guess?