Out of hibernation

[ForbiddenPlanet]

In the dark winter months I've been running at lunchtime and lately, quite slowly.

The other day I ran in a racing shoe and I was surprised to see my last km was fast by my standards.

This bright spring morning I decided to go out before breakfast, and it was just a very nice run. Since then I've been doing chores and basking in a post run glow. It's lovely to get a run in first thing and then enjoy the endorphin boost it provides during the rest of the day.

My slower speed, I think, was all in the mind; I was on the IC for several weeks in January and ever since I believe I've been subconsciously holding back.

The racing shoe has cured that for me; the combination of super soft foam and the springiness of the carbon plate provides an ideal support and protection for my legs, and has given me the confidence to run at the speed I used to, and overcome my fear of re-triggering my injury.

Happy Days! 🏃‍♂️👟

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

What a great post! Many happy and healthy runs in your racing shoes 😃 👟

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you Beatles - looking forward to much more good day sunshine! 😁

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

Ah yes, here comes the sun 😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I love an early run! You are so right, it really sets you up for the day. Your shoes sound pretty special, and they obviously suit you! Well done 😊😊😊.

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you Frenc - I think I've been lucky to find these shoes!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

So good to have a great start to your day, and what better than a run! Your shoes sound interesting, what are they?

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Hi OF - I actually have two pairs of similar racing shoes, both of which I bought half price in the sales. On the bottom of the picture are the Vaporfly which I bought a few weeks ago, and ran in for the first time earlier this week, and are just magical. On top are the Alphafly which I bought at Christmas and which I ran in for this post.

I'd tried other Nike ZoomX shoes and loved them, and these two are the poshest shoes Nike make. Most runners prefer the feel of the Vaporfly - as do I, but objectively, on longer runs, the Alphafly are better at protecting your legs, which for me is the main thing!

Nike Alphafly and Vaporfly running shoes