New shoes worked - parkrun pb!

[grumpyoldgirl]

Decided to try out my new trail shoes at the parkrun after yesterday's rain, and they seem to have done the trick! Most of the route is on grass, and most of it seems to be uphill which I know is a physical impossibility. But try telling that to my glutes! CP2 went off like a shot at the start but I caught up once I got into the grassy bit. I was dismayed to see the 34 minutes pacer bound off into the distance, but I finished in 34.09 which is a huge improvement for me. I think they may have shortened the course?

[Couchpotato2]

I am going to post a photo montage I think wit THE photo

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Couchpotato2]

😱😰😵😬😨 oo-er!!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Yay.. well done grumps....Worth celebrating properly 😊 👏👏👏👏🥇🥇🥇

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks beachcomber, t felt good today 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Perhaps it was your new shoes that made your run this morning so enjoyable, 34.09 is a good time. 😊

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to AlMorr]

I'm sure that they helped Al, my feet feel more stable in them.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

I am thinking of going for a gait analysis and buying new pair of proper running shoes after what the analysis recommends

I now know where to go for it, the same specialist sports shop that I bought a running belt recently

I watched a video of what a gait analysis is, ha, you have to run on a treadmill for about 45/60 seconds in barefeet, if I do go for a gait analysis I'll have a bath or shower about a hour before it and wear a pair of socks which I have never worn before. 😊

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to AlMorr]

😂 that might be socially responsible Al, I couldn't possibly comment! 🤣🤣🤣 But definitely get it done, it's really made a difference to the way I run.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

👍

[CRAZYCATME Graduate10]

You must be very proud of yourself..well done you!! That's a fantastic time..certainly a celebration in order!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to CRAZYCATME]

I'm very happy with my time, I've been trying to get under 35, but I wasn't expecting to get so far under. Might have to have a small glass of something later 🍷🍷🍷

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Great time GOG! Glad the trail shoes were of assistance! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you cheeky. It was definitely the shoes. Probably the day-glow yellow laces 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

I’d say definitely the laces! 😅😅

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

Well done. 👏

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thank you maddee 😊

[Deals1 Graduate10]

yyyyaaaay

well done

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Deals1]

Thanks deals! 😊

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

That’s a great time! I hate running on grass!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha, yes it's tricky stuff isn't it! It's mainly the worry of rabbit holes etc. And it's energy sapping. But I'm a happy bunny tonight 😊

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations on your PB GOG! Great how a new pair of shoes can make a difference 😀

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan, yes they really helped 😊