Just walked the dog. 🐕
Wished I could have run the route - but couldn’t as I wasn’t in my running gear and, in any case, I don’t have trail shoes. 🏃♀️
Got back in the car. 🚙
Bought some trail shoes. 👟
Now I can’t wait for them to arrive and try those babies out. 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
They look nice cheekychipmunks! There’ll be no stopping you now..🏃♀️🐕
I can’t wait to try them out. Then I have my gait analysis on Feb 5th, so more than likely a new pair of regular runners too! 😀😀
*Drool* Those are very smart, Cheeky. 😁 Let the trails open up, hoorah! xxx
Thanks Sadie, they are smart aren’t they? I know they won’t stay that way for long! I like Asics so I couldn’t resist when I saw they had my size. 👍😀
Love them!
Thanks Molly, can’t wait to run my first trail run in them! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Well wear!
Wish I could run in them tomorrow, but I have to wait a few days. Patience required! 😅
They are almost too nice to muddy up😁
Enjoy your rest week and then hit the trails. 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Thanks Jell. Last day of rest week today, then out for a trot tomorrow morning. Either 4k or 7k depending on how it feels. 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ I’m hoping the trail shoes will be here by Thursday. Can’t wait, but they weren’t eligible for Amazon Prime so I’m going to have to! 😩😅
As someone who umms and ahhhs over every purchase I envy you just ordering these! They look fantastic. Hopefully they will arrive soon and you will out running those previous walks!
Ha, well I’m the total opposite! When I get a bee in my bonnet I usually simply act on it! The bee has been buzzing for a while now, but I was trying to hold out until my gait analysis the week after next. I was going to ask their advice about trail shoes too - but having read that they’re all basically neutral, I thought “stuff it, I’m buying them now”! Quick scroll through Amazon, Bob’s my uncle, sorted! 😅😅
Ha ha, yes we are total opposites! I am even thinking/planning about waiting til my birthday in June to get gait analysis done for my next pair of shoes!
Good to know about trail shoes. I am getting a bit bored with pounding the pavements.
I walk on a pretty common with my dog and I used to think people would be bonkers trying to run it. It’s very undulating. Now I can’t wait to see how I get on! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
I didn’t realise trail shoes were neutral until recently. Always learning aren’t we? 😀👍🏃♀️
We certainly are! Watch out for wee holes and hillocks on your run, I have done a few "graceful" wobbles when I run across our local fields. Didn't like the first time I ran around fields, but it grew on me.Enjoy your run!
Yes I will be very mindful of the footing. I wouldn’t forgive myself if I got over zealous and turned an ankle or something. I’m even more careful nowadays whilst walking - running has become so important in my life that I hate the thought of jeopardising it. 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Wow there really snazzy. Enjoy the trail.😀
Thank Runsome, they are rather nice aren’t they? Shame to get them muddy, but never mind it’s their job! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️👍
Ooh! Love those pink soles - you can flash them at the slow runners behind you 😃😃
You mean the walkers I crawl past don’t you Sandie?! 😅😅😅 It’s still rare that I pass an actual runner! 🐌 🐌 🐌 😅
😂🤣😂 but you are an actual 🏃♀️ right! And once you have had your gait analysis, your 🐌🐌🐌 are going to have to go so much faster to keep up with you xx
Turbo snails!! 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌
..... not that you're excited or anything eh Cheeks!?!🤣 Love love love 'em!🦋❤️
I know Flara! 😅 I haven’t been this excited about anything new since my Garmin at Christmas! Running has made me enjoy shopping (but only for running stuff!) 😀😀😀🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Oh bless you, i love your enthusiasm ❤️I know exactly what you mean!! 🦋
Yeyyyyy nice one! I hope you find yours as comfy as I find mine and I hope they arrive quickly! 
Thanks HS, I wish they’d been on Amazon Prime then they’d have arrived tomorrow - but boo they weren’t. Hopefully by Thursday as that’s when I usually do my shorter run and I could give them a whirl then. 🤞 🏃♀️
Amazon prime does kind of spoil you for anything else doesn't it haha!
You’re right! 😅😅😅
Patience cheeky😂. They do look pretty gorgeous though - enjoy wearing them when they come 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Waaaaaa Beanjo, I don’t have patience! 😩😩😅😅 It’ll be exciting trying out trail shoes for the first time ever. 😀🏃♀️
Cheeky, if your gait analysis does suggest you need corrective shoes, I've no doubt the shop will be delighted to also sell you corrective insoles for your new trails - well worth taking them along. I got some for mine, then ran without them having seen the thing about not needing correction on trails - and picked up a sore right achilles which has taken the best part of a week to quieten down. I think my gait gradually changed when I first got my supportive road shoes (moved to mid-foot strike from heel) and my tendons didn't like reverting to no support. Just a thought …..
Not cheap though - 40% or so on top of the shoe price 
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Very good idea there UTS, thanks so much. Yes, I’ll definitely take them along. Do you think I should wait for the gait analysis before trying them out then? It’s on Feb 5th, so not long. I *think* I’ll be able to resist giving them an outing if necessary! Or do you think a tiny trot will be ok? 😀🏃♀️
Tiny trot OK I would think - I started with a Parkrun - bad mistake
I bet you were kicking yourself too knowing it was avoidable? Hopefully it’s feeling better now though. 🤞🤞
Would have been, if I hadn't run yesterday …...
Ahhh .....
If you do hold back cheeky, at least you’ll be able to change them if the experts think they aren’t right for you. 🤫
I know UTS tried several shoes with different insoles before he made the decision. But I know nothing about trail shoes other than that.
It might be a good idea mightn’t it Dexy? It’s only a few more days after all, plus the forecast is for very cold weather this week so I might be gym bound if it’s too bad. ❄️ ❄️
UTS and I have been comparing notes on trails. I got sore lower calves after running about 7k....my longest run in them. Yesterday I did 8k in my road shoes which have a bit of stability and I was fine. On the hunt for insoles! Definitely worth checking out. Lady in the running shop said she would never run more than 50 miles in trails .......I just nodded 😂
50 miles???!!! 😳😅😳😅😳
I think I’m going to take them along to my gait analysis on the 5th and get insoles if they think it’s necessary. I’d hate to pick up an injury just because I couldn’t wait an extra few days. 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
50 miles is nothing to these folks...the other lady in the shop just completed the spine run! ......not tempted!!🐌🐌
Oh I’ve heard about the spine run. Just why? 😳😳😳
It finished 2 weeks ago....a woman won overall....seems she didn't need to sleep much! The lady I know was the second female.
Whoa. Not my bag, think I’ll stick to my 10k runs, but what an incredible achievement for those seasoned runners! 🏃♀️🏃💪
They’re dead smart cheeky! Very cool 😎
I did a little bit of off roading today. Really enjoyed it... I’m either thinking waterproof socks, or trail shoes... obviously I want the shoes 😂 ...might have to get some now that you have 😁⚡️
Go on TS! You know you want some! 😅😅
Just thinking how waterproof socks would feel .... I’m going with sweaty! 😳😖😅
Oh nice. Very nice.
Thank you jayval! Something else I never knew existed a short time ago! 🏃♀️😅
They are lush Cheeky!
You're so lucky being able to buy online. I've got such stupid shaped feet I just have to try them on first.
I've been toying with getting trail shoes, and UpTheStanley 's tip about getting insoles for extra support is something I'd not thought of. My road shoes have been fine on muddy, uneven trails so far, but with more wild weather forecast I think a trip to my local running shop may be on the cards. You have inspired me!
Excellent TC, I hope you can find some nice ones. 😀 Trail running is a new idea for me as I’d never really considered it before. But since running on the common a while ago and realising how much more I’d be able to do with the proper footwear, I began mulling it over. Didn’t take much mulling! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
I had no idea - I just asked for trail shoes that were the same as my road shoes, and was told they only did natural - so it just went on from there.
They're fabulous, you'll be flying in those😁 Surely these aren't your first pair of running shoes though?!
They’re my first pair of trail shoes CH. 😀
I have my gait analysis on Feb 5th, so chances are I’ll be getting some new regular runners too. Exciting! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
So pretty with pink 😍. Now you’ll be ready for anything 🏃🏽♀️🐕
I liked the pink too Sask. It’ll be a shame to get them muddy! 😅
Only the first time. Then it is just FUN 😁
Oooo so excited! 👏👏👏👏
Ooooh shoe envy 😊 they look perfect 👌 bet you will be whizzing round in them 😃
Thanks Bridget, it’ll be such fun not having to mince on the muddy bits! 😀🏃♀️😀
Those look fab. Ok I am jealous too. My head has been turned by talk of flip belts, Garmin watches, colourful leggings, foxy socks..... and now I realise I just need trail shoes for when I trot off to the woods with the dog.
Start Running they say..... it’s free, they say. 😆. Have a fab run in them.
Haha, there’s always a new accessory or piece of kit isn’t there Wimborne? 😅 I blame this forum entirely! ❤️😅❤️
Sounds like running fever!! 🤩🤩🤩 Great shoes! Go Cheeky! ❤️
It does doesn’t it Fab? Just off out for a sunny 7k. It’s nice seeing the sun today. ☀️🏃♀️☀️
Cheeky... I love them! 💘💘💘
Hope they bring you many happy miles & memories 😍
Thank you Dreams ❤️ I can’t wait to explore my local common for starters, and then I’m going to tackle the gorgeous woods which are close by too - a lovely 2km circuit, but bonkers hills. My goal is set! 💪
New Hoka shoes...and happier knee! 🤞
End of the road for this pair!
Finally decided on trail shoes
How to buy trail shoes online? 
Slow plod in icy snow
