Happiness is....(Part 2)

[SaskAlliecat]

Just received from the post yesterday. Mine are a little more boring than Granspeed 's new beauties, but I was able to get my requisite pink splash. I ended up ordering from a Vancouver running store that had cheaper shipping fees, but less selection. Both are lightweight - the black are unisex mini crew (my preferred length), the pink are a women's sized no show. And both are one size smaller than my ultra trail toe socks I bought last year. My road shoes are less boxy in the toes and I'm between sizes so thought I'd see which fit better ...for my next order 😂. Time to test a pair out on today's long run 👏🏃‍♀️👏

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I'm developing sock envy 🙃

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Better jump on that bandwagon! You’re toes will be so happy to practice social distancing 🤣

[Hidden in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Now there's a sales pitch 👍🤓

[Annieapple Administrator in reply to Hidden]

Me too 🤣

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Enjoy your run in your lovely new socks. Love the pink🤗

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks! I took the black pair out for a 13 km jaunt today and they were great. I noticed that they have less padding than my ultra trail toe socks (as advertised) but no hot spots or irritated irritated edge of mybig toe where it crosses under my second toe at all. Yippee! I'll be testing out the pink pair on my next shorter run.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I’m beginning to think I’m missing out by not having any of these socks! Will they make me run any faster ?!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

🤔I'm not running any faster but my toes are much happier 😊. I find as I increase my distance I get a blister that becomes a callus on the inner edge of my big toe where it crosses under my second toe (darn bunion). I thought having the fabric between my toes would be annoying but I don't notice it all.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

They look so “come and try me on and give me a run” 🙂🏃‍♀️ Many happy running miles in them Saska 🏃‍♀️

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP. I'm looking forward to some longer warmer runs as my HM plan ramps up. My feet are ready 👣. Whoop! Whoop! They may have cancelled the race but I still have a plan to run it and celebrate. Just without the crowds and at my familiar lake instead of beautiful busy Banff.

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Sounds like a great plan! I hope you can organise bling for the finish 🏅🏃‍♀️🙂

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

An email the race organizers sent last night said a virtual run may be an option. So fingers crossed that I'll have some bling for the effort 🤞

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

🤞🤞🏅

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99 posts! Can't wait for the 100th!!!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Hmmm. Hadn't realized I was approaching that milestone! I'll have to put some thought in. I had a great long run today I thought about posting about but got too busy. We'll just have to see......

[Hidden in reply to SaskAlliecat]

How are you? Hope you are keeping well x

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for asking. I am doing very well. I ran my virtual HM last weekend at the lake so am currently taking a little break from running but am itching to get out there again. I have 3 more days of work then I will be back at the lake for a week and a half. I should be getting some footloose and fancyfree runs in while I'm there but I am taking a break from following any sort of plan for the summer. I haven't been on here much the last couple months because I was really struggling with work bogging me down but am starting to feel like my head is getting above water with a holiday coming up and my HM completed. I haven't had much time to read many posts lately but I saw one awhile ago that I believe you made it to 16k. How is the journey going?

[Hidden in reply to SaskAlliecat]

It's great to hear from you. Well done on your recent HM 😊 Always a terrific achievement. I thought you'd be snowed under at work so I'm pleased some well deserved rest is on the horizon. It sounds like an idyllic place to recharge. Love the idea of no plan. That's how I like to run now too. Look after yourself and I hope you take time for you on holiday. Stay well 🌈

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Magnificent socks Sask! Happy running to you and your lucky feet! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheeky! I'm looking forward to some lovely Spring and summer runs in them 😊. Today's run was a great testament to what is to come.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Spring and summer more than make up for winter don’t they? 💐 ☀️ 🌷 🌈 🏃‍♀️❤️

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

They really do. Our Spring tends to be so short then we get into the heat of the summer, but I'll enjoy it while we get it.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

I remember when I returned to the UK from Boston for 4 weeks. When I returned mid-May I’d missed spring entirely and it was baking! I know what you mean. 😅

[Annieapple Administrator]

Fab 👏😀

[Getfitok]

I’ve got those pink ones - they’re great 👣👣👣

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Getfitok]

Good to know! Thanks. I'm always worried about the no show slipping down but figured these shouldn't do that. Can't wait to test them out.

[Katnap Graduate10]

How did the trial go SaskiAlliecat?

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Great! 13k and no hot spots at all. By the end of the run I could tell these had less padding than my trail toe socks so I'll be curious to see how the balls of my feet feel as I get closer to HM but my toes were very happy 😁. All in all, very happy!