Today is the start of Week 3 of Juju's Magic Plan and so I bounded (okay, crawled) out of bed at 7.00 to ready myself. As the rain was steady I decided to go by car not my usual train journey which bought me an extra 10 minutes before I had to leave. Left Mr marmalade snoozing with a rapidly cooling cuppa beside him and set off.
All the best laid plans though! My local parkrun would have suited a rower better than a runner this morning and when I arrived nobody was in sight. Note to self: check the website next time!
Anyway, the day didn't pan out too shabbily in the end. My blackening runner's toenails have been covered by a pretty layer of pearly pink and I set off into the gloom at about half 3 for a trot around my basic 5k loop. Strava always tells me it's 4.6k or something, but what's 0.4 of a k between friends?! Anyway the rain stayed off and I got back feeling pretty pleased with myself. It is definitely getting easier this running malarkey!
Written by
marmalademonster
Graduate10
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
I'm not sure to be honest. I think I might need to get to a proper shop for a fitting and gait analysis. I do prefer snug footwear though; I always get black toenails if I'm doing a lot of hillwalking, but I don't get blisters so I always think it's just the way things are going to be. I've been thinking about going to get fitted for some new trainers - maybe that could be this week's treat!
A shame about your parkrun but at least you got out. I do think you need to get shoe advice though - I’d be very concerned about extending to 10k if they are causing black toe nails.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
