Blown the budget!

[dddd4]

After a good end of week 7 run (only last 5 minutes were hard once Laura told me and I missed my distraction and on an uncline) so decided to go to a proper running shop and see about some new shoes. Well the gait analysis told me that I was neutral with forefoot strike. I think what the man said translates to you could run in anything, even a pair of wellies. But undeterred I more than blew the budget on these beauties. Now I will have to carry on running and run miles and miles never returning to languishing on the couch to prove to myself that they were worth it!

[Suebguineapig Graduate]

Yes, they are most definitely worth it. Have to avert a serious case of shoe envy here!

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to Suebguineapig]

Wearing them around the house now to wear them in! Can't wait to try them out.☺

[sparky66 Graduate]

Definitely worth it.. I've had my first ever new running shoes.. seems ages ago now..three months.. but still get a buzz every time I lace them up to go out.. very similar to yours

Wish you many happy running adventures with them x

[sparky66 Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Ps I'm sure they will speed you on to graduation victory!!

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Thank you. Sure to graduate in these ( better had it won't be able to go home and admit)!

[PippiRuns]

Really nice pair!

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to PippiRuns]

Thanks! ☺👟

[90ldfinch Graduate]

They look awesome, dddd4 - great motivation to cruise through the rest of C25k, and beyond.👟👟👏👏👍

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to 90ldfinch]

Thanks. My darling husband just pointed out that if I only get the 500 miles they said they will be good for in the shop they will cost more than 30p a mile. Whoops! 😲Feel good on though.

[90ldfinch Graduate in reply to dddd4]

The alternative calculation is that the shoes equal 3 and a bit private physio sessions when you develop impact injuries through rubbish shoes, plus months of potential injury couch.

But I guess I'm preaching to be the converted 👟👟

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to 90ldfinch]

Yes converted but will pass on said wisdom to oh.👟

[pollyp1 Graduate in reply to dddd4]

30p a mile sounds like a bargain!

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Ooo lovely 🤗

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks hope they run well.

[Hidden]

Very nice ☺

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. Hope they run well!

[Scoobydavid Graduate]

Gorgeous!

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to Scoobydavid]

Thanks. Kep looking at them and thinking of the miles we will do together!

[Monkey25 Graduate]

Loving the colour.☺

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to Monkey25]

Thanks!☺

[poppypug Graduate]

Ooooh yes , very nice !

Gorgeous colour, love 'em !

Happy Feet xxx

[Sarah-A Graduate]

OMG!! Snap - I bought these exact shoes last weekend at Up&running. My first test run in them (4 miles) was a 5km pb and all negative splits. (Obviously down to the shoes )They are so cushioned aren't they. I love them!!

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to Sarah-A]

Wow amazing stats. Now hoping they perform for me too!

[Spongecake7 Graduate]

Ooh lovely! You'll be looking forward to week 8 now - my wk7r3 was a bit of a slog. Week 8 starts tomorrow - I think Julie's turning up!

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to Spongecake7]

Wondered who Julie is, so I get to meet her next run? Will Laura still be there to hold my hand?

[90ldfinch Graduate in reply to dddd4]

She will be

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to 90ldfinch]

Thanks got a bit worried then.

[Shivani05 Graduate]

They're gorgeous! Enjoy them

[dddd4 Graduate in reply to Shivani05]

Thanks- their first outing on Monday!