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I think I may win the award for today’s muddiest run.

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I’m not sure my trainers will recover from all the mud.

Most of my run was great. I run alongside the canal so apart from jumping small puddles it’s usually fine. This week I’m running further and took a detour to avoid a long dark canal tunnel. I think next time I go that way I’ll take a torch and go via the tunnel.

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AlMorr profile image
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That photograph must be a bit like many running and walking paths all over the UK, those proper running shoes are expensive, you don't want them to be ruined running through mud, I have had to cut about 50% off my normal running route because of puddles and mud on the route, made worse by the Foresty Commission cutting down a lot of trees on part of my running route making it impossible to run or walk along, so I have had to work out a new route, means running about 3K, making a U turn where the worst of the mud is, run for another 2K to make up the 5K.

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SsasqueenGraduate10 in reply toAlMorr

Yes, running shoes are expensive- I wonder if there are any suitable for muddy conditions- I like running outside and even my local parkrun gets pretty muddy in places.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply toSsasqueen

Trail shoes are meant for running in rough terrain or muddy conditions, go to your local sports shop and enquire about them.

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SsasqueenGraduate10 in reply toAlMorr

Thanks

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10 in reply toSsasqueen

Think someone needs to make running wellies 😂

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SsasqueenGraduate10 in reply toBuddy34

Awesome idea - I was thinking of my hiking boots but they are too heavy to run in

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply toBuddy34

In the very early days when I was doing a few "test runs" I did a few 1 minute runs in boots, it wasn't I began C25K proper that I ran my runs with trainers, once I graduated I went for a gait analysis and bought the recommended shoes and socks to match.

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orangeguyGraduate10

It's a similar problem (although not quite as bad as in your photo) on my normal route. It's also the whole clean up performance, washing shoes, getting them dry etc etc that's a real pain. The trouble is I prefer the 'rural routes' to running around the streets, maybe somebody will design some running wellies 😂😂

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alisonxGraduate10

wow that is some serious mud! No way to avoid it either (unless you turn back) I jsut bought some asics trail shoes with GTX (weatherproof) but i don't think they would have survived that!!! There is a brand called innov8 - who do trail shoes specifically for mud! maybe worth a look if this is going to be your winter :-)

Hope your trainers survive after the clean up

Ssasqueen profile image
SsasqueenGraduate10

Thanks for the tip on the shoes - yeah I think this will be my winter - I can run on roads but don’t really like it so I run on trails unless it’s too dark x

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Sandraj39Graduate10

I could've matched this yesterday! 👍I love a muddy run and a decent pair of runnning shoes will last just fine (just a little dirty). I have trail shoes but prefer the non- gortex ones, as when you run through deeper puddles, they drain more quickly - but it's all personal preference. Look out for Road to trail type shoes (often called hybrids ) as these are great for a run that encompasses road, grass, muddy trails etc.

Many people allow their muddy shoes to dry before just knocking the dirt off but I hose mine off and stuff with newspaper and you would never know where they've been!😀 I also have a 'Boot buddy' which I often use - saves on water and makes the cleaning up really quick! Good luck!🙂

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davelinksGraduate10

Looks like a river! Need flippers more than runing shoes.. lol

A pair of trail shoes will offer a tad more grip in those conditions, if you're going to run in that terrain often, luckily it's not like that all over the UK, I was out today for nearly 8k and trail was fine & dry..

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Yuk...school cross country comes to mind!🙄 Your poor running shoes and feet!😯xx

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orangeguyGraduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

Wow yes you are so right, I remember those school cross country runs, that takes me back 😀

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backintimeGraduate10

I just bought some road to trail shoes that should allow me to get through the mud over the winter...I haven't tried them yet though. I went with Inov8

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Oh crikey! I see what you mean!! 😲🤦‍♀️😅

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate10

Always a good idea to keep a small headtorch with you now the nights are closing in. 😁

JaoJao profile image
JaoJaoGraduate10

Hey Ssasqueen! Well done for getting out there. I think a lot of people are getting that award this week haha! xx

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Wow! That's some serious mud. Sometimes you just have to embrace your inner child and blast on through it 😂

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Urrrggh! I agree with torch and tunnel for next time

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Jelly-bean16Graduate10

I wasn’t sure whether the picture was what you were running through or the canal!! Be careful not to lose any shoes in there 😬

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