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So I braved the scary running shop

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...and this is what I brought home. Not so scary actually - there was a very friendly and helpful 20-something man who gave me lots of time. I'm glad that I practised on the gym treadmill last week - however badly that went- as I was on the shop treadmill repeatedly - first barefoot then with each pair of shoes. In the end I had to stop him from bringing more pairs out as I was getting confused! I already knew that I pronate a lot so went for the most corrective pair that I tried, which were Mizuno. I do feel a bit sad that I didn't get Brooks shoes - both my daughters have had Brooks so in my mind they are 'proper running shoes '. However these are quite pretty

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These are definitely VERY pretty, and sounds like they are perfect for you! Run like the breeze 🏃🏻😀

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Joy57Graduate in reply to Millsie-J

Thanks. Looking forward to trying them out 😁

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Nice... very very nice...With a small go faster stripe too :) Happy runs x

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Joy57Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks! Every little helps...

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aliboo70

lovely minty colour! :)

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It took me about 3x to really brave the scary running shop. The first time I sort of prowled around it, the second time I actually went inside it, but they were very busy and I felt well and truly ignored. Not really surprising when I'm skulking round the edge pretending to look at shoes. The third time I told myself not to be so stupid, middle-aged (alright... old) overweight women have as much right as anyone else to run, and I walked in bold as brass, had a great time, talked running with a customer who was about 30 years younger than me and came out with my current running shoes. Oh, and the knowledge my gait is neutral.

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Oh gorgeous colour !

I've got Mizunos too , love 'em !

Happy Running to you :-) xxx

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Joy57Graduate in reply to poppypug

Oh good, thanks. Previously I thought they just did golf stuff

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Very nice. Happy running 😀👟👟

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MollydexGraduate

Lovely new shoes , I so love new shoes :-)

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Vanessa291Graduate

They are great. 😀

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McFittyGraduate

Ooh, me likey. Lovely colour! :)

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SofargonerGraduate

Lovely colour! I too braved one of those awful treadmills a wee while back and got Brooks (never heard of them) and they are so comfortable. I drew the line at the young mans offer to get a bra for me to try......

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Hope they give you wings!

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They look fantastic and its what's best for you that matters ! And well done for going to the running shop😊you will be flying through the finishing lines🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃x just keep running & enjoy😊x

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No kidding.... I must have them! Awesome shoed, may you run long and prosper in them ☺

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As my dad always says.... you will be alright down the disco in those!!!!

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Joy57Graduate in reply to Seuzan

Nice! 😀

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I have those! In fact I have them in three colours including that green. They feel really good from the very first run, then just keep getting better. Enjoy!

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Joy57Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2

Oh good! Looking forward to trying them out on Tuesday as I've been away this weekend

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