Milton Keynes high on the list of possible places to relocate to later this year (specific area tbc, possibly Wolverton or Stony Stratford) as a divorced middle-aged bloke.

I'd really appreciate just hints & tips that would help make settling in easier, aspects only locals know about that I should bear in mind, things to avoid etc.

Plan to rent for 12 months before buying. I work from home with occasional trips to London, Cheltenham and Coventry on business.

TIA.

Male, 1.73m, 70kg. I was running ~ 60km a week outside of a training block. One full marathon & four halfs done so far this year. I broke the phalanx bone in my right big toe, it's healed I'm looking at starting again after 4 weeks off (cleared by my doctor).

Current rotation:

• Mizuno Neo Zen 2: used for easy & long runs
• Saucony Azura: used speed work on a track
• Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: tempo runs, full & half marathons
• Saucony Endorphin Pro 4: 10k races (I find a carbon plate too harsh for longer distances)

Wondering if I should get a different shoe for my return, something softer? I have a mild pronation corrected by custom orthotics. I hate Superblasts, Vomeros and prefer lighter weight shoes.

What shoe would you recommend? Are the Mizunos suitable?

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I've tried all the well known phone repair places but none of them can fix a Motorola Edge (water ingress). Serves me right for buying a less popular brand I guess but does anyone know of anywhere in Edinburgh that does Motorola repairs please?

https://www.reddit.com/r/beginnerrunning/comments/1tlepbn/my_feet_have_got_hammered_with_running_and_arent/

I'm coming to Cork to run the marathon next weekend, would appreciate any insights from those who have ran it before. I'm a bit concerned about what I've read about problems in previous years with them running out of water - how big an issue has this been? I've reviewed the route map but cannot see if there are any problem areas (cobbles etc.) that I need to keep an eye out for - any issues?

TIA.

In the UK, using a Mac. Tried via Chrome & Safari.

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I'm a month out from my third marathon, aiming for sub 3.50. Training had been going well, done a couple of successful halfs at MP in the last few weeks and finished feeling strong from a 22mile/35km long run last Saturday. Weekly distance that week was 52mile/84km and it's been a gradual build-up. I ran with my club on Tuesday night which included a steep decent on gravel. Felt fine at the time but my hip has been grumpy since.

I started a 20mile tune-up race this morning and DNF's at 2km due to hip flexor/adductor pain and a fear of making it worse. Physio appointment booked.

I was due to do my final 22mile/35km long run next Saturday before tapering. I'm unsure if I should start my taper now and supplement it with cross-training to minimise the loss in fitness or delay that long run by a week and have a short taper. Race is May 31st.

Thoughts?

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