u/luludaydream

Hi ladies! I have a birthday coming up and would love to get some new shorts. My go-tos are usually Lululemon Hotty Hot 4” and Track That 5” since they give a bit more coverage but they never chafe or ride up. However the colours are kind of uninspiring right now! What are your favourites from other brands please? I was also looking at Janji Pace shorts (for the pockets as distance increases), but while I have biker shorts, I tend to reach for floaty shorts more in the hot weather.

Hi guys! I just got the Puma deviate pure and absolutely loved my first run in them, but I felt like the lockdown wasn’t as good as in my Novablast and I don’t know if it’s because the laces are quite stretchy. They’d feel good but then kind of loosen during the run. Are there any replacements you would recommend? I’m going to try a few other lacing techniques too.

I’ve been supplementing iron for the past year to try to get to an optimal ferritin level - I’ve managed to go from 13 to probably (I need testing) 50/60 now.

The last couple of months I’ve had even more digestive issues than usual - going multiple times per day and soft stool. Have I ruined my gut microbiome by taking iron for so long (and recently b12 as well)?? Any suggestions? Thanks

As the title says, I just got the ES5s. I have a fairly high arch and they feel suuuper shallow, pressing on the top of my feet at the point where my toes start. The length also feels snug in my TTS.

I had the same problem with rebel v3 and ride 15 when I tried them (a long time ago) - maybe I have high volume feet idk?! My daily is Novablast 3 and I use Mach 5 as well, but they’re fairly worn out.

Anyway any suggestions on what I can try next for a similar ride and feel please? I want something bouncy and responsive but not too unstable and not too high stack!!

Do you think the puma deviate pure would be any better? Thanks.

Hi gang. I’m currently on a journey back to health after severe iron deficiency, with a ferritin of 13. I met with a dietician in April and she pointed out that my iron is a lot better now (a while since my bloods but it’s probably around 50 now), but my b12 is much more of a concern - 280. I’m vegetarian but my doctor hadn’t told me this level could be abnormal.

I was already taking iron and started taking a higher dose of b12 alongside, 100mg every other day - this one https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/solgar-vitamin-b12-100-g-100-tablets-6100007075

My problem is ever since that my stool seems very soft. I have trouble wiping everything away (sorry if this is TMI) and feeling clean. I wondered if the b12 could be the culprit. Or is high dose iron plus high dose b12 just too much for my tummy right now.

Please help!! I want to get healthy but these symptoms are causing me a lot of anxiety. Edit: I don‘t have budget for another dietician appointment right now, sadly

I can only get my size in the deviate pure when ordering direct from them. I’m a U.K. 3.5 and most places only do a 4 and upwards. Or does anyone think I could get away with a 4? Thanks

Hi gang. I’m currently putting all my miles on some worn out pairs of Novablast 3 and Mach 5 (I stocked up on multiple pairs!) and looking to make some new additions to my line-up this summer.

I find Novablast 3 pretty much perfect - stable, not too soft, not too firm, not too high stack. breathable (so no dynablast 5 rec please!), versatile. I do my long runs in these. I do shorter weekly runs and speed work in the mach 5 - but either by foam age or by design they’re a tad too firm sometimes.

What would you recommend? I only run up to 7/8 miles right now but might do my first half in the fall. I’m about 50kg and petite build. Size UK 3.5 and narrow heels so unisex shoes like superblast and giant max cushion things don’t work so well for me. Thanks!!

Sorry if this isn’t allowed but I was wondering if anyone else has had the same experience!

I‘m a regular runner, 3 times per week, up to 7 miles or so. I‘m pretty slow but I feel fit and healthy and strong while I do it 😊 This past week I went on a city break where I was walking and standing for several hours a day and my low back was just buuuurning.

Why is it that my back is fine when running but walking seems to stress my body out? Could it be my shoes (converse vs running shoes), do I need PT, or do I just need to add more walking into my routine to work those different muscles?

Hi has anyone had sensitivity to contact lenses as a symptom? My bloodwork is consistently about 280 and I didn’t know this was deficient until recently, when I started to supplement at a higher dose! My ferritin has also been very low but a lot better now (50ish, was 13). I’ve had soreness in my left eye and unable to tolerate lenses well for almost 2 years now. Thanks.

Am I doomed never to wear contacts again? Ever since I had some kind of issue with my left eye 2 years ago (GPC and needed allergy drops), I haven’t been able to find lenses that are comfortable.

The optometrist has given me quite a few different lenses to try in trial packs. They’ve been a bit hit and miss, some days they’ll feel ok, others they really irritate my eye. I‘ve also used an old pack of lenses I had for a while. I thought the old brand was tolerable and bought some new packs, but now - again - I’m getting a tight muscle feeling / headache around my left eye and burning after I take them out. my right eye is totally fine. What is going on?!

Is it possible I need a different base curve in that left eye now? or that it’s permanently damaged and will never tolerate lenses again? or maybe the manufacturer changed something (it’s acuvue moist). I’m feeling pretty defeated. I had 20 years of wearing dailies without an issue before this. They used to be so comfortable I wouldn’t even notice they were in.

Do I need to gradually increase the time wearing them rather than trying to go zero to 8 hours or so?

The last few weeks there has been an annoying surge of AI bots posting nonsense replies (there’s at least 2 in the most recent daily chat) like “I’m in my delulu fitness era” or “I don’t know about training but I’m all about those booty gains”.

Can we have some kind of minimum karma required to post and comment? Or some other way to filter them out?

Hi! I’m looking for a gift for someone. They loved the colour Tomales Blue but their band broke and it’s no longer available anywhere. Can you suggest a third party band I could buy that is a similar colour and decent quality please? Ideally sport loop or solo loop style.

Hi! I’m looking at buying some more hotty hots for running - I already have black, true navy, and chilled grape and LOVE them. I’m in the market for another pair because I’ll be running more frequently this summer and there’ll be lots of laundry! But I was wondering three things:

- Is the quality still as good as it was? I’ve had some issues with sizing and threads on other products lately.

- Is burgundy bay a neutral or would I be better off going for another black/navy?

- How much sweat do the colourful pairs show when it’s very hot and sweaty? So far I’m only running up to 10k but as I go longer this will be a concern for me.

Thank youuuu!

Hi I’ve just been to a new dentist for the first time (my old one retired) and something he said concerned me. I don’t know whether he’s just trying to make money off me.

I had braces when I was a kid (full braces and 4 teeth removed) and I’m now 35. My teeth have moved since I stopped wearing my retainer in my teens and the bottom ones are a bit crossed over, but not enough that it concerns me. I’ve never really considered orthodontic work.

The dentist today said some teeth are rotating, my upper and lower teeth don’t meet, it will get worse with time, and if I leave it too long “the only option would be to remove a front tooth to make space”. How likely is this to be true? Genuine concern or a scare tactic?! I‘ve seen 2 other dentists in the past few years and they’ve never mentioned this to me.

Thanks!