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A spot of pre-HM retail therapy!

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MutleyShuffleHalf Marathon
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I was getting sore toes on my long runs so I popped into my local sports shop for a bit of advice - and guess what I came out with?! Another pair of Altras! Seems the pair I bought online not that long ago are too short for me - and there I was feeling so smug I got them for a bargain price! Not such a bargain after all. Oh well, they will do for walking the dogs! Also got myself some proper running socks (OMG the price!) and some Runderwear undershorts (online, not in the shop). Think that's me kitted out for my HM now, just got to get another job to pay for it all!!

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SqkrHalf Marathon

Oo nice. I save my Hilly socks for best because they are an eye-watering price. They're good though! My Hilly marathon socks are my faves. Same with the Runderwear—it cost a bomb so for events only 😂 I'm such a miser.

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MutleyShuffleHalf Marathon in reply to Sqkr

I feel the same way - posh socks and knicks for events only! Got to try them out tonight though to make sure they are comfy! 😁

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misswobbleMarathon

Oooooh 🥰. Altra’s 😋. I won a pair of those Hilly socks. Mine are purple pink jobs. Very comfy 😃

Ready, set ........ 🌪🔥💥🏃‍♀️

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MutleyShuffleHalf Marathon in reply to misswobble

Ooh, purpley pink sound nice. Don't think I can stretch to another pair though!

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Madge50Marathon

Oohhh! I love my hilly socks, they are soooooo comfy..,.😍

Nice swag! Runderwear always makes me think of the voice of scooby doo....😂... I think it was roseabi ‘s fault, a post she did with a picture of scooby doo on it.....can’t get the voice out of my head now......🤪

Mx

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roseabiUltramarathon in reply to Madge50

Rabi? 😂

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Tasha99Marathon

Injinji socks are great too 👍🏽

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Ooh very nice! You'll feel all posh and springy in that little lot! Go faster underwear at it's best 😂

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MutleyShuffleHalf Marathon in reply to linda9389

Posh and springy - can't beat that feeling! 😁

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OldflossAdministrator

Great stuff! I've bought some pink runderwear for my HM..all my others are black!

I love my More Miles socks..

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MutleyShuffleHalf Marathon in reply to Oldfloss

Nice to have special undies for a special race - got to treat ourselves sometimes! 😊

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to MutleyShuffle

My poshest pants are the merino boxers I bought for my winter marathon. 😁

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MutleyShuffleHalf Marathon in reply to misswobble

Ha ha stop telling me about all these other brands, you temptress! 😁

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to MutleyShuffle

😁😁😁🙈🙉🙊

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to Oldfloss

I have some More mile socks they’re lovely. Free with some shoes I got from Start fitness

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WindozeHalf Marathon

Ohhhh nice! I'm a sock nut...I like those Hilly's!!!

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MutleyShuffleHalf Marathon in reply to Windoze

Yes the Hilly's are fab, so soft. First time I've splashed out on posh running socks - all my others are cheapoes from Sports Direct but my toes are starting to push holes in them all! Got to have proper socks for a proper grown up race! 😊

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pianoteacherMarathonHalf Marathon

Very smart! I need some new shoes - once I've saved enough money!

Did you go to Wisdens? x

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MutleyShuffleHalf Marathon in reply to pianoteacher

Yes, took my 20% off voucher along - do you have one? They were giving them out at Parkrun.

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pianoteacherMarathonHalf Marathon in reply to MutleyShuffle

Got one thanks 👍 I got my first and to date only pair of shoes from Core Running but as that's closed now thought I'd try Wisdens x

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MutleyShuffleHalf Marathon in reply to pianoteacher

Same here, I had gait analysis at Core Running, shame it's closed

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