Congrats! But be careful ramping up the distance that fast. Shin splints are a real pain in the legs!
You set the bar pretty high for your first race.
I retire my shoes at 500km. I figure $100 a few times a year is a small price to pay to prevent injury. To paraphrase Death Becomes Her: take care of your feet. You're going to be together for a long time.
I went to a podiatrist last year because I thought I had a stress fracture (it felt like I was walking on a rubber ball), but after being x-rayed I was told it was metatarsalgia and what I was feeling was inflammation. I got some inserts for my shoes, eased up on the running for a bit, and took some ibuprofen. Earlier this year I ran my second marathon and I signed up for my third next spring. Now I only need ibuprofen when it flares up which is mostly when I get to peak running weeks in my training plan. Running is not out of the question but definitely listen to your body when it tries to tell you that you are overdoing it.
Studies show cases of rhabdomyolysis are on the increase over the past few years. The unfortunate thing is it's completely preventable with a well thought-out workout plan and sufficient hydration.
I recommend going with the OpenRun Pro if you're going to buy some. I have both the OpenRun Pro and the less expensive OpenMove, and the OpenRun is more comfortable and has better sound quality.
I'm a bigger guy (over 200 pounds) who runs marathons so my concern is the cushioning and the impact on my feet. I put a 500 km limit on my running shoes, after that they graduate to walking shoes or general gym shoes. My go-to are Asics, and I wait until a new model comes out and then buy last season's shoes at a discount, anywhere from $60-$110 for a pair depending on what color I want.
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First, you should stop or at least ease up on the running to give yourself time to heal. Second, work on your calves and ankle flexibility. Downward dog is a great calf stretch, try to keep your heels on the floor during the stretch. It may take some time to get there if you're not very flexible. Third, if the pain doesn't go away then you should see a professional to make sure you don't have a stress fracture.
Seems like if the UK government doesn't want them sold to a foreign party then the UK government should purchase them and keep them safe.
Don't mix the vinegar and baking soda, they just react with each other and cancel out (acid + base do that). I do a cycle with vinegar, the do another cycle with baking soda + detergent, and it works pretty well.
I've never seen these bands so I can't comment on them. But if what you're describing is shin splints (sore and sensitive to the touch on the front of the lower leg) then calf compression sleeves can help to prevent it. Also, look up some videos on 'heel striking' and try to make sure you aren't doing that as it can cause knee injury. But first, take a day or two off to recover. Progress will be slow at first so you gotta play the long game when it comes to running.