Just in from run two, which went much more smoothly than my last run!
I finally got myself some proper shoes today too, with a bit of a telling off from the lovely guy in the running shop for running in shoes with no cushioning!
I must admit, proper shoes do make a huge difference, it felt a lot easier to run, not just on my feet, but everything felt better.
So - the last interval run is done, scarey!
Beautiful shoes! Will be up with the lark to do run 2 and will report back. They are very black currant!?
Bought cheap things in LIDL today - socks and top for cold mornings. And someone was eyeing up the trainers ... And I wanted to say STOP! Go get measured and videoed and properly 'sold' a pair for your unique feet! I still love mine and wonder when I can say I have done enough miles and get new ones. Enjoy them and feel smug about last interval run.... **eek!**
It was only a very small shop, but he had me trying lots of shoes for flat arches until he found some with the best support. I then went ahead and chose the second best ones as they were purple 
I need some more socks, but have 2 short sleeved tops, one long and two pairs of tights, so I'm okay for now! Weight loss isn't cheap!
Can't wait to hear how you get on.
I love the colour of your new shoes! I also went to Lidl and bought some running gloves, to go with my long-sleeved top (with thumb holes!) and long tights. Love all the kit, I'm trying hard not to go mad!! Have actually bought some nearly-new tops from Ebay and they've been really good. Happy running 
Are these local sports shops you've been to or just sports direct or somewhere?
I went to a local running shop. No way would I trust Sports Direct for an actual genuine sports purchase
I try to support my local shop and went there for my shoes. I was very novice then and when he asked me to get on the treadmill and he would video my gait, I wanted to leave! He was going to WATCH ME RUN! **appalled face** The most disconcerting thing about the video is that it looked like my mum running (we ALL turn into our mothers! girls that is). But his advice was super. I try to buy clothing in the sale and I try to remember I can only wear one top at a time - and although it may be cold, it isn't when you are running! In other words I try to not buy too much! Too tempting.
Fitbit is on my birthday list...
No room in this shop for a treadmill! I'm supposing that as I knew I had flat arches he wouldn't really have needed to see me run though? He was really good - lots of advice, I'm sure I'll go back.
I've been buying running clothes in Asda, they have an active wear range, got a lovely long sleeved top in the Trespass sale too. All these new ways to spend money, who knew!
Love your new shoes. Haha you girls are pricelessly funny, would you have thought a few months ago you would be getting all excited about going shopping for running tops/bottoms/gloves/socks!!!! Handbags, shoes, dresses yes, but running gear, your well and truely bitten by the bug. Well done. >Deb54 will you keep us posted if you get a Fitbit, I've heard mixed reports and I'm not sure if it would be good for logging all my exercise classes.
It's totally bitten me at long last! I love my FitBit, I've got the FitBit One and it definitely motivates me to do more. I guess it depends what exercise classes you do, you can add activity on and it will convert them into steps.
It's my OH telling me I need the proper stuff, did my first run in denim shirts and a t-shirt Just a tad comfier in nice, light, moisture drawing clothes (in pink) hehe.
Asda was good the other week, I got a very subtle running vest!
I don't think I have a running shoe shop near me which is a pain, my trainers are getting well worn are a few years old and are doing the job so far!
What's FitBit?
I do need to think about 'warmer' layers soon though I think!
Mine is bright pink from Asda, nice and comfy though - although I later saw cheaper ones in the Trespass sale!
FitBit is an activity tracker, it tracks steps, calories, flights of stairs, miles walked etc. I love mine
I know I should think about another layer, but I was thinking maybe just a light waterproof jacket, as it's not like I'll be getting cold whilst running.
It would only need to be a lighter longer sleeved layer?! I will give it another week or so then look into it I think!
I've just downloaded FitBit even though I have map my walk, I will see how it goes!
I went to TKMaxx yesterday and bought some running leggings rather than the grotty shorts I've been wearing. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow - this running bug is costing me £ but is getting me active and it's fab! Happy running everyone
I love my running leggings, much more comfortable and light than the bottoms I was running in before, I've picked up a running top in TKMaxx too, quite handy really!
Lovely trainers Minxy. I am now thinking I will have to get some fancy runny gear too. At the moment I am wearing a pair of stretchy wide trouser things and be of my 28 year old daughters tee shirts. One she left behind when she went to New York ( I am missing her a bit so maybe wearing the tee shirt is more about that). Anyway, once I come back from my holidays I am going shopping. Woo hoo. Hope everyone has a great week of successful running. Have fun.
Only my trainers are fancy, the rest of the running gear is cheap, but does the job - you'll be surprised at how much more comfortable you are running in proper stuff
Shopping is fab
Ok running leggins and a top I think is on the cards, there's a few places nearby I can think of to have a look but tk maxx is sounding like the place to be!
For tops, try Trespass, they have a sale online at the moment and have tops from £3.99
I go stuff from Aldi but my leggings are Nike and they are very, very nice. I love them in fact
Also, I think they do the same ones in a thermal material so I might treat myself now I've graduated
Great shoes by the way. I am dead jealous of those!
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