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..so I took my new shoes out to play

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me and my boy went out for a run tonight with MY NEW SHOES

Did the easy route as my shins still a bit niggly

Felt just sooooo good..me, my boy, running and freedom from lifes troubles

Audiofuel kept me at pace

Husband said 'nice bum, you look slim' on return...I was made up!

Just did 5.8k in 37 mins

I LOVE RUNNING

:) :)

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Canidoit profile image
CanidoitGraduate

:) :) sounds great.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Canidoit

Thankyou

:) :)

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LandesmanGraduate

So, are the new shoes worth it?

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Landesman

hello Landesman, good to hear from you.

Oh yessss.

Thinking lambrini versus a Chablis....no competition

They are the dogs *

So happy

How are you??

;)

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LandesmanGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

Excellent - glad they're working for you. Protect those knees!

I did the whole gait analysis thing after graduation and bought a fancy pair of running shoes too, which have been great. Can't quite believe they are 10 times better than the Aldi trainers I had been using up till then, so I try and ignore the tenfold price paid and just appreciate them for fitting so well that I actually don't notice them. I'm sure it's worth it. ;-)

I'm plodding on doing 5ks in the week and 10k at the weekend now - in the pouring rain last Saturday, which was actually quite exhilarating - running through the pine forests, then along a sandy trail by the beach and then round the port and the fish market, where several boats were just landing their catch. Nice start to the day. :)

Glad you're enjoying your running - and the rewards. :)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Landesman

How delicious, that sounds perfect I bet the smells were intoxicating

Life doesn't get better than that I'm v jealous

A good investment all round

I so am, I have found my much needed new passion

:)

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Ally-dGraduate

It can't get much better than that, what a perfect run :)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Ally-d

Thankyou :) :)

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MalcyGraduate

Great post. Good shoes are worth every penny when you're using them a few times a week.

What gets me though, is that nobody every tells me I've got a nice bum ... not even Mrs Malcy! :)

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shelleymcbGraduate in reply to Malcy

nice bum :)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Malcy

This got me thinking Malcy...what about a 'enjoy your bum day'.....its when all runners love their bum whilst running, and everyone else has to give some appreciation to others however big or small, by a 'Iovely bum' type thing???

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MalcyGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

Well, it would be nice, but I can imagine appearing in court and trying to explain to the judge that this babe juicyju had suggested telling girls I met that they had a nice bum. Front page of the Daily Mirror :) As it happens, I was following a nice one for a wee while on Sunday's run and I did wonder if I should mention to her that she had kept me going through a rough spot. But I chickened out ... must have been the fear of being punched in the nose or something :)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Malcy

Ha ha that really made me laugh. Excellent if that kept you going, I'm sure she would have been delighted, I see your point though, perhaps just keep it to Wednesdays? I have a few days like this, and today is 'enjoy your hair day'. There are more but they get worse!!Being a bit daft keeps it fresh and detracts from the job i have where i have to be a grown up :) :)

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MalcyGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

Doesn't being grown up suck? Well, sometimes it does, but it has its compensations like being able to appreciate a nice bum :)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Malcy

exactly, there are one or two things worth being an adult for but the rest is pants!!!

New shoes are amazing - although I was also told to break them in (something to do with gel reflex which went straight over my head... ooh look at those shiny new trainers ... sorry you were saying) - and then do a gentle 20mins for the first time out.

best £100 I ever spent I'll say - even attempted to avoid the mud and puddles so I could keep mine all nice and shiny - alas the inner child got the better of me.

so my now not so clean, but very very cushiony & no more shin pain so bonus too.

Happy Running

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to

yes I get that....so good isn't it?

Although I have to say I indulge in puddles...its the naughty side in me...live life etc

Had swim today...only 1 mile but thats all I ever do.

I can't wait to get out with my lad on Thurs as I have to stay away for work for 2 nights ( I'm a top model....er actually I'm not but that sounds so much better!!!)

I did ask before...but hows the 'supermarket selection fiasco'???

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OldgirlGraduate

Haha Juicyju just look what your new shoes have done to this blog!! Heaven above please give us good prior warning when you buy any further running gear :) Enjoy your new runners you have earned them.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Oldgirl

Hee hee, thankyou Oldgirl, they are just delicious, I wish I could wear them to work. I can't wait to get home tomorrow and go on an adventure with them

:)

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greenlegsGraduate

Oh, I have been missing this site! Great read. Glad your shoes are doing you so much good. :)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to greenlegs

Thanks Greenlegs :)

Oldgirl profile image
OldgirlGraduate in reply to greenlegs

Its always open Greenlegs and you know where it is, no more excuses now, keep them for Juneathon ;)

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greenlegsGraduate in reply to Oldgirl

Ooooo, cheeky! :)

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OldgirlGraduate in reply to greenlegs

Got you on Garmin now too :)

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greenlegsGraduate in reply to Oldgirl

Aaaaaaaagh! I can't escape! :P

However, maybe that's a good thing - as I've just got back from a half hour run (slow, but nevertheless the first run in a week). :)

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