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If Imelda Marcos were a runner

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she would have more trainers than me. However, during the past year while mostly on the IC I have redressed the balance a little, buying running shoes as an affirmation that I would return to running.

On Tuesday I ran my first 5K in over a year, so to celebrate, today I broke out a new pair of "Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38" - what a mouthful! This is my first item of Nike clothing ever - Pegasus versions 1 - 37 somehow passed me by.

I'd seen these well reviewed as a daily trainer, though perhaps too heavy and cushioned for the lighter runner. As I'm several stone overweight they sounded just right for me!

I went up half a size as I'd read they were a little narrow. Felt stiff when I first put them on, but became much softer as I did my warm up walk. So much foam that each step was an event, with so much detailed sensation that I thought they are clearly not designed for walking. I could feel individual teeth in the outsole being forced to relinquish their grip on the pavement.

Also a little stiff underfoot when running for the first 3K, and then they became much nicer, and all around very comfy as my considerable weight bashed them into submission.

The 5K was about a minute faster than my target pace of 35 mins @ 33:45. I blame the energy return from all of that foam in these new shoes!

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DylanTheRabbit profile image
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So shiny! A nice reward for yourself.

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10 in reply to DylanTheRabbit

Thank you. I'm pleased I took this photo as I don't think they will ever be that clean again! 🤣

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It’ll be a shame you have to take them out and get dirty 😂 Enjoy your future together 😍

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10 in reply to Irishprincess

Thank you. I thought I was being true to the legend of Pegasus the winged white horse with this colourway! 🤣

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet

Perfect 🙂

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I'm definitely the Imelda Marcos (but male) of toe shoes. I have far too many pairs.

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10 in reply to nowster

Kind of an impressive achievement though - as are your PBs!

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Look at those 😍😍😍😍. So not my colour, but I want them now!!!

I only joined the Pegasus programme at 35, but have had many happy miles in them. Not tried a 38 on yet... I need to go shopping.

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore

V pleased with my Pegasus. Think I've been seduced by the swoosh!

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Fantastic run with your new shoes, long May they give you such comfort and speed. Happy running 🤗

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you GH. My first Nikes, but won't be my last!

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LizcanrunGraduate10

Lovely shoes, but keep out of the mud!!!!

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun

Thank you - I run on paved surfaces so hopefully no mud! 🤞

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

Ah great new shoes - and a really good run! 👟👟👟🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10 in reply to Frenc

Thank you Frenc - and congrats on the HM - wow! 😮👍

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to ForbiddenPlanet

Ah thank you! 😊

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EvolGraduate10

Welcome back!!

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10 in reply to Evol

Thank you - it's great to be back! 😀

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Congratulations on your run and the new shoes look great. I too have seen some good reviews of those shoes as a daily trainer. I am sending my Adidas Adios 6s back today as they are far too unforgiving underfoot for old bones so I may give the pegs a go instead. Nike give discounts if it’s your birthday by the way 😉

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ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun

Thanks - interesting to hear about your experience with Adios 6. Been impressed by reviews, but I think I'm too heavy for them and the foam would bottom out. Thanks for the tip about Nike! 👍

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