Rain, rain, go away....

[81Daffs]

So, Week 2, Run 1 today. I went to Runner's World yesterday and did a gait analysis and came home with a shiny new pair of trainers. I am amazed by how springy running trainers are compared to my normal (admittedly quite cheap) gym trainers, and I rather enjoyed trying them out by running on the treadmill and up and down the shop, despite feeling a bit self-conscious. This morning, however, I put the trainers on and decided they weren't quite right for me. They are quite low profile, and slip a bit too much at the back, something I semi-suspected in the shop but was a bit caught up in the moment to acknowledge. However, I decided that this and the impending rain was not going to put me off, so put on my old trainers and went out; I got back just before the heavens opened! I found the 90 second runs challenging, but not as awful as I had been imagining, and think once I find the right trainers for me, it will be even better.

[misswobble Graduate]

Your new shoes may well have two extra unused lace holes at the top. If so, there is a cunning way to utilise them to make your shoes as snug as a bug

Have a look before heading back to the shop! 😀

[81Daffs in reply to misswobble]

A-ha! There is one unused lace hole - thanks! Just tried it, and it is better, but still a bit too much slippage I think. I think my problem might be that I have long feet, so have to wear men's shoes, but my feet are also narrow, so men's shoes are often too wide. It's something I have with normal shoes as well, so it doesn't surprise me it's the case with running shoes as well. But am confident I will find the right pair. Thanks again!

[misswobble Graduate in reply to 81Daffs]

The extra lace lacing to draw them in is a bit of a faff. You have to check it out on Google to see what I mean. This explains it ....

metro.co.uk/2015/05/11/fina...

He went a bit tight for me though!