Shoe porn alert 👟

[Sandie1961]

I’ve been dithering around with the idea of going for gait analysis for quite some time, but after a trip to the podiatrist with my really not nice feet and to the chiropractor about the niggle in my inner right knee and left glute, I was told in no uncertain terms that it really would be a good idea. So off I went today to the Lincolnshire Runner. I have definite pronation, more pronounced in my right than left foot, hence the right knee twinge. Tried on about 7 pairs of shoes and with the £15 gait fee knocked off and a further 10% discount, I reckon my new Hokas are going to be worth it. Lovely chap in the LR - ended up comparing parkrun experiences and he gave me some recommendations for further tourism. First, though, vineyards here we come to try them out. Happy running lovely friends 😃😃

[Dowat Graduate10]

Lovely shoes. loving the colour. I love my Hoka’s. Hope you have many happy runs with them.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

I like a story with a happy ending! I overpronate because my feet are fastened on to my legs incorrectly. Trust me to have Friday afternoon feet! Great for breaststroke swimming, but otherwise a confounded nuisance. Stability shoes sorted me out last June. Good investment...may they take you on many happy runs and, crucially, bring you back without niggles!😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

😂🤣😂 I’ll let you know when I’ve given them a workout!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Ooo Sandie what lovely beauties! I hope they help you run even faster than you do already! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Still trying for that sub 30 5k - if I walk up the hill behind our house and run down, maybe I might. Going to use it to finally risk hills too 😫

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Go you! 💪 🏃‍♀️😀

[Flyingred Graduate10]

They look really great. Congratulations and many miles happy running in them!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Sassy, sassy,sassy..Happy Running Ky friend and have a super run through those vineyards..maybe a small glass of wine too? Xxx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

You never know Floss! We have 14 different vineyards in walking distance so it would be rude not to 😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

My thoughts exactly..simply churlish !! X

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Happy running in your new shoes Sandie. Vineyards? Are you off in your campervan?

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Off to our house in the Dordogne, which is a converted wine store! But also taking the van and are going to motor round to Santiago de Compostela. Back at the end of June, in time for Stratford parkrun in July!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

My favourite place..hoping to he in Le Bugue next year.. sigh sigh..This is when I am missing the tin tent! Xx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

If you do, we’ll have to have a run together 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I love it... and I ran there even before I was a proper runner

healthunlocked.com/couchto5......

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Oh how wonderful, Sandie . Do have a brilliant time a la France 🇫🇷 and I’m sure you’ll enjoy a few glasses of vin rouge 🍷🍷

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

More of a white wine person tbh but there is some very nice local Sauvignon blanc at €5 a bottle 😋

[theoldfellow in reply to Sandie1961]

Santiago is great, but you really ought to walk....

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Seriously, good you got the Gait analysis, and the new shoes. Have a great time.

❤

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

Yes I know and I’m sure we will walk into the town. We will have the aged mutt with us though (13 year old cocker spaniel), who is the perfect excuse not to exert ourselves too much 🐶 Really looking forward to it though, as we haven’t been to northern Spain before.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Oooh lovely shoes 😘 Happy, injury-free running in them.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you IP! I’m hoping they will stop my twinge becoming a pain. They are incredibly bouncy!

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Sandie I have Hokas too. They certainly worked for me, although I think yours are better looking than mine 🤣🤣

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

They are rather nice aren’t they? Match my running leggings too - not like me to be coordinated 😮

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

They look fab, I'm really curious to try Hokas... they do look very comfy! Happy new shoes!! 👍🎉😁

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

They are very comfy. Tried 7 pairs and these just felt right 😊

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Ooohhh I like!!

Hope they bring many happy miles.

😊😊😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thank you. I’m sure they will 😃

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Gotta love the shoe porn! Enjoy testing them in the vineyards, and have a nice glass of grape juice after.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Absolutely! A 5k equates to a couple of glasses of vino huh?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Absolutely... my daughter does parkrun for ice cream... I run it for a couple of glasses.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

🏃‍♀️🍷😋

[damienair Administrator]

They are seriously nice shoes. Happy running in them.

[uncle_wiggy]

Hey Sandie, so glad you you got on well at LR, shopping online is OK for some things but you can't try 7 pairs & get that level of analysis & advice unless you go to a place like LR! My final 2 pairs came down to hokas or brooks when I was there, could have so easily purchased both but I resisted the naughty credit card angel in my ear!

Wishing you many happy, injury free miles in them 👍

Remember that 5k equates to 3 larger glasses after conversion into euros, and an additional glass due to brexit! 🥂

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to uncle_wiggy]

They were really good - amazing how different shoes can feel when you’re running in them. Still hate treadmills even if only for analysis purposes! I like your calculation Wiggy 😂

[Walshy3 Graduate10]

I got Hokas after a gait analysis,they’ve def made a difference to my running, health to run in them xx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Walshy3]

I’ll report back after my first run in them!

[grumpyoldgirl]

Ooh lovely Sandie! Must be something in the air, I finally got new shoes too, I'll post a piccie later (apparently Baddiethepirate comes and makes you walk the plank if you don't. Or something like that.) Here's to new shoes! 🥂 And a few of these 🥐 while you're there, I suspect!?! Have a fabulous time.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Ooh, good for you! Yep, new shoes and bling require photos 👟🏅 Look forward to drooling over yours 😃

[Carlosbrown]

They will serve you well. I'm just waiting for the Brooks Glazyrin 17 to be on sale.

[Wimborne]

New shoes ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Flying feet Sandie 😀

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Going to try them out tomorrow Wimborne . I will need a run after 14 hours travelling to the Dordogne 🇫🇷

[Glynis1 Graduate10]

After a gait analysis in Truro while on holiday I too bought a pair of Hokas, I love mine and they have made a big difference. Happy days 😁

[Rowers Graduate10]

Ooh I got new shoes after gait analysis - and my first treadmill experience - today. A big shout out to Runners Retreat in Marlow for their help. While I was there a lady got some Hokas too. Mine are Miyuno though and like you i tried on several pairs before i got to them. When i work out how to add a photo, I'll try to do that. Hope they work out great.

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Hope your new shoes have enjoyed their inaugural run?! I have Hokas too but yours are much snazzier. So glad I got them, I need the stability too and they haven't disappointed me. Bonnes vacances en Dordogne! X