Shoe porn alert

[BaddieThePirate]

I’m back. Following a death in the family, I spent weeks trying to work out how to get to France and back safely in a pandemic. Finally borrowed a friend’s van and off we went to sort out the house, and bring back some furniture. We got hit on the M40, writing my friend’s van off, and damaging a rib. Also smashed most of said family furniture. 2 months later I gingerly returned to running. I managed to work back up to 5km just before the end of the year. (Only just!)

I’ve treated myself to new trail shoes. The canal towpaths are terrifically muddy, so they will see good use. First wear today, and did a slow recovery 5km. Why do I always wear atrocious socks for my shoe porn photos? Very comfy shoes. I’m very happy 😊

[RunaroundSue Graduate10]

Those shoes are just waiting to be put through their paces in the Marple Mud

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

I’ve got miles to run before I’ll be anywhere near Marple. They might be worn out by then!

[grumpyoldgirl]

Baddie what a time you've had! Glad you're back on track, and loooove the shoes! Here's to a better new year 🤞🙏

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

It’s got to be better!

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Hiya Baddie. Woah, that’s a major roller coaster you’ve been through. I get the feeling those trail shoes will get very good use. Enjoy and here’s to a happier new year 🤗🥂

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Cheers 🥂

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Welcome back after a tough time of it Baddie. It looks like those trail shoes will be perfect for muddy tow paths . And now you’ve got back to 5k, how about a return to parkrun?

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Was planning to go on Xmas day, and New Year’s, but it was too far to drive, so I stayed in bed 🤪. Will do Parkruns again soon though

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Oh wow Baddie, great that you’re back running, but it sounds like you’ve been put through the wringer. 🙁

Enjoy your runs pressure-free for a while and you’ll build back up to running easier 5ks with no problem. Those shoes will be your friends in the mud! 🙏🏻

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I love these shoes, they’re the right shape for my skinny feet.

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Hi there Baddie, what a horrible time you've had, glad you're back running and nice shoes!

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Your socks look to be inside out! (But then you must feel like *you've* been turned inside out) Enjoy the new shoes.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

Should have worn black ones!

[Folkylass Graduate10]

Welcome back Baddie and I’m loving the shoes and the socks! Whow what a time you’ve had. Here’s hoping 2020 is much kinder to you👍🥰🥰

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Wow Baddie, what an unpleasant experience! Great to see you back.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Thank you. It’s great to be back.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Gosh, sorry to hear what a tough time you have had recently - but those shoes look great and here’s to better times ahead and many great runs in them! 🙂

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you've had such a tough time. Hope your rib is recovered and running has helped. Love the shoes - I'm sure they'll get plenty of exercise. 😊🏃‍♀️

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10]

That all sounds a bit of a nightmare! Glad you have got your running mojo back and the new trail shoes look good even with the frilly socks!!

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Good to see you back in your flash new shoes! I've got Salomon trail shoes as well and I just love them. They are fab on icy paths - really grippy.Sounds like you've had a right time of it lately. Hope the coming year is a better one for you.

[Katnap Graduate10]

Comfy socks for comfy shoes!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

So sorry to hear of all you’ve been through recently but I am glad you treated yourself to some lovely new trail shoes. May there be many happy miles in them for 2022.