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Week one, 1/3 done

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I really shouldn't have used my old trainers. They're not old, per se, and they aren't worn but they quite tight fitting and boy do I have some blisters now.

I'm glad I can say that now I've finished, that's the only discomfort I have. It means this might be possible - when I find some proper fitting footwear.

Bath time!

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useitorloseit profile image
useitorloseitGraduate

Ouch! Poor you. Get some new shoes and crack on. It'll be worth it!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Ouch... well you did the first run..running in trainers, even comfy ones can be painful as you found out :(

So.. rest up... get those blisters sorted and get come decent footwear ? You have made the hardest ( and possibly most painful) step... the first one... onward and upward :)

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Irish-JohnGraduate

I did my first few weeks in ratty old runners. Was not about to spend money on shoes I was not convinced I would use for too long :)

Took me about a week to adjust to my proper running shoes - but man am I so glad I bit the bullet and spent a (relative) small fortune on them :)

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misswobbleGraduate

I bought some cheapo running shoes to start with but was surprised how good they were. Still are! Go for at least a half size bigger as your feet swell as you run

I got some Karrimor Tempo

Blisters! Eeek! You could put some Vaseline on them and smear some on before runs. Don't forget the back of your heels

Post run I have a hot bath with Epsom Salts chucked in, which is good for blisters, nicks, scratches etc and good for aching muscles.

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