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Been running in Bangalore for the past year and something's been bothering me.

Every serious runner I know trains in New Balance, Brooks, Asics, or Saucony. All imported. All ₹8,000–15,000. And the Indian options, Decathlon, Campus, Vector X, Nivia nobody serious actually uses them for training.

There's this massive gap and nobody's filling it. No Indian brand at ₹4,000–7,000 that a marathoner would actually trust.

I'm trying to understand whether this problem is real or just me, so I put together 8 questions, takes 3 minutes.

If you run seriously (or even semi-seriously), I'd genuinely love your take. I'll share all the findings back with everyone who fills it, including what Indian runners actually pay, what they trust, and what it would take to switch.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFnzCwYI1ae\_p9OD4xPl5JkEI-zIfAGZq7PuxvQv\_sq-FKTQ/viewform

Not selling anything. Not a brand pitch. Just trying to understand the market before building something, and this community would know better than anyone.

Sounds dumb I am male when I run I get chaffing on my nipples. I have to wear tight tank top or put something on them to stop it. They will get to point they bleed if I don’t

hello!! ive been consistently training with 3 runs a week until last week when i missed my last long run (11k) as i was away camping. came back today with a view to catch up on this long run when i started noticing an annoying sharp-ish pain on the outside of my knee cap. i ended up deciding to stop my run about 5k in as i did not want to make it worse this close to the race.

what should i do from now until the race? should i rest it completely, or still try and catch up on my remaining runs? i have one tempo run and and easy 5k left to do. i also climb and do yoga, should i be stopping those too?

I am getting back into running and noticing that around 1 p.m. I get super tired. I notice this happens mostly on the days when I run in the mornings.

Is there anyone else who can relate to this, or has dealt with this in the past?

Also, are there any supplements or remedies that could help with this?

Contemplating buying a fitness watch. I want a fairly accurate HRM, VO2 max, sleep, and just Top 5-6 data markers nothing too crazy or detail.

Tight on budget can't go beyond 300-400 USD.

Came across Huawei watch fit 5 pro ad and seems value for money.

But some say Coros look lighter and better.

Not sure, please help.

Trying to find that sweet spot with running gear where it has some color and energy but doesn't look like I'm trying to be seen from space. Everything I find is either boring as hell or full neon. Do smaller brands exist that get this right or am I searching wrong?

So basically my whole life iv felt with this gag reflex. When I get to around 1 or 2 miles I get this intense gag reflex. I can keep going after the reflex subsides and it really has nothing to do with how much endurance I have or lactic acid. I always have a lot of gas left in the tank when this happens. Any tips to help me get over this. Anyone else have this problem?

This is not a solicitation for medical advice*

Hi everyone,

I’ve been running consistently for quite a while now, but I keep running into the same issue. After roughly 50km of total running volume, I start getting pain in my right leg. If I stop running for a couple of weeks and rest properly, it gets better — but once I start running regularly again, the pain eventually comes back.

I’ve also heard a lot of people say that long-term running can lead to knee problems as we get older, so I wanted to ask more experienced runners here:

• Is this actually common, or is it more about poor recovery/training habits?
• What do you personally do to avoid recurring leg/knee pain?
• Do strength exercises or mobility work actually help?
• Are there any supplements that genuinely help with knee/joint health?
• How important are shoes in preventing this kind of issue?

For context:

• I currently run in ASICS Cumulus shoes.
• Running mostly on grass/trails isn’t really an option for me, so I’m usually on paved surfaces.

Would appreciate any advice from people who’ve dealt with something similar.

Hey all, I’m in the US and just getting back into running after a few months off. I used to run pretty regularly. But after the break I’m basically rebuilding from scratch with short easy runs and focusing on consistency rather than distance or pace. One thing I’ve noticed already is that indoor treadmill runs feel way more mentally draining than outdoor runs. Even at an easy pace, I get bored faster and it becomes harder to stay consistent. Especially on days when weather or time forces me indoors. Coz of that, I’ve been wondering if there’s anything that actually helps make indoor running more engaging. I came across the idea of a VR treadmill setup, but I honestly don’t know if that’s something runners actually use in real training or if it’s more of a novelty that sounds better than it works. I’m not trying to overcomplicate things or turn running into a tech setup. Jus curious if anyone has tried anything like that and found it helpful for staying consistent during a comeback phase. For runners who’ve taken breaks and returned, did you find any tools or setups that actually helped you stick with indoor runs, or was keeping it simple the best approach in the long run?