Nettle-proof run thanks to my gaiters!

[CBDB]

Just another run on my return to C25k glory: week 7 run 1. 25 min continued running.

Run felt great (I think my rowing kept me fit, so I’m not really struggling with these short runs yet).

More importantly, I have started to don my gaiters (from a sale more than a year ago) so that I do not have any skin bare at my ankles.

I always thought these gaiters would be great for hiking with normal running shoes, but it turns out they are the perfect nettle-proofing tool for the summer-autumn run!

So any nettles on my path (and there is that section!!) do not have a chance to sting me.

Works great.

Any other fab ideas to keep things that sting, bite or hurt you at bay?

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

As long as it's not too hot, this is a great idea; and if all else fails they can double for leg warmers for your FAME audition!

I ran for about 25 minutes on Monday and spent 45 minutes in the gym this morning; so an ok week so far. (And no nettles on path or in gym!)

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Lol! 😂

I can just imagine me jumping around like in fame 🤣🤣🤣(not quite)

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

I loved that programme... Fame ! And.. you have practice at jumping over streams etc

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Ha ha … that image is also stuck in my mind! 🤣🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Very innovative of you,.. no stings ! Well done you... Maybe if I attach loads of dock leaves to my leggings..it may help????

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Lol!

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Clever! I like the idea of combining your approach with Old Floss’s. How about docks tethered to the gaiters just in case there is a chance encounter??? 🤣🤣🤣

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

🤣🤣 I’ll be beginning to look like a weird runner-morris dancer with greenery tied to my ankles! 🤣🤣

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

I’m impressed you can run in gaiters…mine are way too hot. Maybe I need a kit upgrade… any excuse!!

We’ve got loads of nettles around here and I just try and run in long leggings and socks that come up over the bottom hem of them when I know I’m on a nettle-filled route. That doesn’t always work and I still get stung through clothes. One of the “joys” of running I guess!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Yeah… nettle nemesis!

My gaiters are super light. They feel flimsy even. But they were for a specific trail running shoe, but they fit my brand as well.

Joys of running, yup!