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... well maybe not quite!

But, after 10 long days on the IC yet again, ( Bronchiosaurus lurgy again)...I was, yesterday, finally feeling fit enough for a small jogette in the sunshine. An added bonus too... I was going to try out my new trail and track shoes.

I researched some time ago and have been noting all posts, reference the shoe to choose, when our lovely Hidden bought some that seemed to fit my bill too. I purchased some...She then had a blip and could not go out in them; So I said I would not try mine until she had been out in hers.. ( are you keeping up with me here..) ?

She then ran in hers and wrote a great report, whereupon I was back on the IC and could not try mine out.. ( Okay I am getting confused now)!

Long story short... ( Impossible, I hear you say), I got out yesterday... Down to my fields and a lovely Irishprincess jogette... :)

The shoes seem fine...they held me safe and upright down the hill to the village; I was going gently, as Ruth had said the tarmac and hard surface running could be a tad jarring; so I was trying to land lightly which is no bad thing anyway. On the tracks, slightly stony or troughed, and the fields, which were muddy and slippery after the rain on the previous day, I was just fine. The shoes grip wonderfully and I was in no danger of falling.

After a lovely run, not too fast ( slow and steady in fact), I attempted and overcame two grassy field slopes and the shoes got me up to the top...both times:) Even the seaside-shingle track to the fields was okay... I ran back down the hill to the village... the pavements there are so uneven with broken surfaces and tree roots bursting through, it is like running off road.. and I was fine...I even ran back up the hill and home.. I use the term 'run' very loosely... but just over 4K in 32 mins or so...which I felt, after my last lurgy bout, was okay!!! Plus my breathing, my legs and the rest of me, held out better than I dared hope. Thanks new shoes...:)

Maybe not conquering the world, but it felt like it :)

PS

Thanks everyone who advised me and thanks Ruth for letting me copy your choice :)

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Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessGraduate10

Ooh new shoes! They look gorgeous floss and I agree, much purtier afterwards 😊

I'm delighted that you got out again and that you're feeling fine . Sounds a lovely run xxx

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Irishprincess

:)

Funny how mud can become so attractive.. how running has changed us :) x

Plus, they really don't hold the mud and gunge like my other running shoes.. all very exciting :) I am finding out so much as I travel on this journey :)

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

I don't think they'll be that lovely colour for long......

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Irishprincess

No.. I love it when they get grubby... :)

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Dunder2004Graduate10

Lovely noo shoos but more importantly glad that you were able to get out and about again.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Dunder2004

So true.. thanks x

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10

Sounds good, OldFloss. Looks good too. And it IS good that you're out there again, observing the world and nature so you can turn it into a poem. 4 km in 32 mins is very respectable after a lurgy, I still get times like that when I'm supposed to be fit, but am not quite awake yet (or just plain knackered). Trail shoes look interesting, although I seem to be able to run on tracks and fields with my normal shoes. But I'm due for some new ones soon, so might be doing some research. (When I say soon I mean in about 3 months time!).

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to JaySeeSkinny

I was okay with the run :) I always am a bit pleased that I am fitter than I sometimes feel ??? I never thought about track or trail shoes, but I have to say, after the first outing I think I see the point... :)

Just so good to be running again.. I do get so yukky when I cannot do it :) xx

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aliboo70Graduate10

very neat shoes floss!! :) i like them when they're muddy, mine are still drying off in the porch from sunday!!

well done on your return! heading back to full fitness and speediness for the yellow racing snail :)

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to aliboo70

I shall muddy them up Ali..give me a few more runs... going to get back to full power soon I hope :) Thanks you x

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Madge50Graduate10

Ooooooh nice ! Like, like, like, like........😍 Need more mud though and a few scuffs 😉

Keep going lovely Floss! 🤗

Mx

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Madge50

They do.. but they are just beginners... I shall soon mess them up good and proper xxx

Thanks you.. Can't keep an Oldfloss down...well, not for too long :)

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RainbowC

Niiiiiiiice :)

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to RainbowC

Aren't they... :) x

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RainbowC in reply to Oldfloss

I keep thinking about getting a new pair of trail shoes, since mine are a bit small (bought in the early days when I didn't realise how much it would matter!)...

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to RainbowC

I never would have imagined getting shoes for road runs and then some for track runs...what a difference... a whole new world springs to mind !!! x

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misswobbleGraduate10

Wahay! Glad to hear your are back out there running the trail. Lovely new shoes!!!! Nothing like a pair of new shoes for making the run a happy event.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to misswobble

They are a bit sassy... not mega bucks but they seem to be just fine.. and did give me that extra buzz...Nice to be moving again :) x

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Frank-ntjGraduate10

Nice to hear your out and about and off that dreaded IC! You even had the pleasure of road testing your new shoes which sounds as if they were the bees knees, well done Floss glad you enjoyed the run, onwards and upwards from now eh! 👍

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Frank-ntj

Yep... glad to be moving again.. heading back towards 10K I hope.. slow and steady, as ever :) Thanks Frank x

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Sounds great Oldfloss - very restorative to run again on rising from the sickbed isn't it? Great that the trail shoes did their job too!☺x

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

Oh yes.. such a good feeling :) Magic shoes too :) x

McFitty profile image
McFitty

Smashing shoes Floss! Were they obviously more 'grippy' than normal ones? Glad you're up and at 'em again and back to being 'poetry in motion'😊

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to McFitty

They are pretty good :) Yes, they are intended to be for off- road and I quote..

" Built with maximum traction, they feature a lightweight synthetic and air mesh upper for ultra-breathable comfort. The Cloudfoam midsole gives you responsive cushioning over off-road obstacles."

So...obviously I am going to be speeding all over the tracks, fields, bushes, sheep and small rabbits !

It was great to be back out there......again!!!

Tee hee..Thanks you x

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pollyp1Graduate10

Verrry pretty. Glad you're feeling better x

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to pollyp1

They are... I cannot believe how exciting the prospect of putting on new trail shoes was.... extraordinary...:)

Thank youx

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poppypugGraduate10

Ah I am so pleased for you Floss , and what a better way to celebrate your comeback than with lovely new shoes ?

Glad it went well for you , here's to your continued recovery . Big hugs ((( ))) xxx

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to poppypug

They are a bit good aren't they Pops? And they got me out and back in one piece.. always a bonus... I shall build up again this week and see where I get to :)

I am feeling much better compared with a few days ago... not quite so low... :)x

Thank you x

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poppypugGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Ah that's great to hear Floss , we are here for you xxx

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Millsie-J

Sounds a terrific run Floss, you are definitely back! Love those shoes! 😃🏃🏼‍♀️

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Millsie-J

Me too... they do work .. or seem too.. :)

Thanks x It will be slow progress, but I have been out this morning, and was a tad speedier :) Beautiful morning for a run :)

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Millsie-J in reply to Oldfloss

Still a bit drizzly here so i will run later, in the expected sunshine. I am trying to be kind to myself😀

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Millsie-J

We had rain early, so I left a bit later for me, after it had stopped.. I was kind to myself too :)

Enjoy your run x

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AnniemurphGraduate10

Beyooootiful! Glad you're back out there and having a blast! I really don't understand why the manufacturers bother with pretty colours on shoes to start off with. I suspect that the designers have never been for a run in their lives! :D

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OldflossAdministrator

Thanks... they are a lovely colour, but so much better when marvellously muddy! x

Tomas profile image
TomasGraduate10

They look gorgeous. Congratulations with the nooo shoos

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Tomas

Thanks.. very comfy and they did seem to make a very real difference .. x

AnneDroid profile image
AnneDroidGraduate10

Stylish AND comfortable - they look the business.

Wishing you lots of happy runs in them.

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to AnneDroid

Hope so...thank you x

I was on tenterhooks! So glad they've proved to be good shoes for you! 4k in 32 mins is about my rate too until I get the inhalers sorted and have a mad parkrun moment. For me the real sign is no more bruises round my ankles. These shoes give me proper support. Working out well so far. Hope yours grow on you too :)

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They seem really good..been out again this morning and shaved a few mins off my times... :) Magic shoes clearly.

No ill effects yesterday, knees and ankles fine.. which was good :) I was pleased with the performance on hard surfaces too.. I did take it slowly and landed as lightly as I could...it is important as I have to get down to the village before I can hit the trails :)

I wonder how they would perform running along a pebbled beach?

We may be heading to the new little Holiday Home next week.. i may give them a try :)

Thank you so much for your report and advice... it really helps for a novice like me to know what I should be looking for...Hope you are fit and running well too xxx

in reply to Oldfloss

Novice here too... hope it's not a case of blinding leading blind! :) only a freezing 2k early morning run so far this week. But the new trail shoes are still serving me well :)

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Maddee_6333Graduate10

Pretty!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Maddee_6333

Thanks..they are..dirty now :)

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Maddee_6333Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Just makes them prettier 😍

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Maddee_6333

It really does... gotta love the gloop! x

Davoda profile image
DavodaGraduate10

That's a great come back run & great mud!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Davoda

Slow, muddy and wonderful x

Bluebirdrunner profile image
BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

I'm happy to hear you are better now Floss and out enjoying your running again.😊xxx

Happy Grandmothers day this weekend and its a special weekend for your daughter too...

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Much better..much, thank you.But still listening to my body and not pushing it too hard.

Thank you...yes, such a special first, for her...and their new family. I am doing a Little Mama's buffet lunch for them, to give them a restful day :)

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