New kit helped!

[Reluctance2wayoflife]

I had read lots about gait assessments on this forum and although I haven't been suffering any unexpected aches and pains, thought I should look into it. I went to a local sports shop in my lunch break and felt a bit ridiculous being filmed in my work skirt and some test trainers but hey ho, means to an end! So as I run slightly over my instep I bought some support trainers with a cushioned sole. I spotted some rather lovely purple and black leggings and a black tee shirt with sale tags on them so I treated myself since I am now officially a runner! I wore all my new kit for the first time this morning and what a difference. Bearing in mind I was previously wearing my old gardening shorts, an old T shirt (I've had for more than 15 yrs) and some unloved trainers I found in the back of the cupboard.

I usually run up and down the lane over the road from my house twice and since I've been running 25 mins I need to do about another half way along before Jo says I can slow down. This morning I got to the point where I thought I should be slowing down and silence. I wondered if Jo had abandoned me so checked my phone to find I had nearly 3 mins left to run. By this time I'd done the hill and the bit in find toughest on my run so I'm sure I skipped and jumped the last 2 mins,I was so pleased with myself! I did another half lane in the same time just because I had the right kit 😊

I'm home now, done my stretches and reluctant to take my lovely new black and purple leggings off since my legs feel longer because they are properly supported and my knees are nice and warm! 😊

#lovemynewkit

[Dpsl Graduate]

It's great that you're enjoying all aspects of your running life! Have fun!

[SC1472 Graduate]

New kit makes such a difference - but be warned....it's the slippery slope to yet more kit, oh and yet more kit as you neeeeed to have a different top/shorts/shoes for different conditions!

[Reluctance2wayoflife Graduate in reply to SC1472]

Ha, warning logged 😉😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Reluctance2wayoflife]

.. ignore the warning and just go for it

[reluctantrunner76 Graduate]

I am planning a trip to the shop the first time soon too. Not planning any major purchases but I have got a sore right foot so wandering if my trainers are not right for me.

It sounds dangerous, will keep you posted:)!!!

[Reluctance2wayoflife Graduate in reply to reluctantrunner76]

Well I didn't expect to buy new clothes just trainers, it's so hard to resist a sale tag though 😉

Good luck! Looking forward to hearing how you got on 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to reluctantrunner76]

...be afraid, be very afraid... Who said running was a cheap sport???

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Brilliantly done love the idea of you skipping and jumping at the last part. And the kit, omg I went shopping yesterday and decided that I wasn't allowed to buy anything beyond a bra and shorts until I graduate. But it was sooo hard not to imagine myself in all those sleek duds. It's blinking addictive....

[Wizziewood]

Totally agree with you about the kit. I don't think I could run without wearing it now.

Happy Running!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yeay... my favourite leggings are.. black and purple!!!!

I bet you look really sassy along those lanes... the right gear can make you feel amazing can it? My purple stuff was what I wore for C25K and I only have to put it on and I am invincible... ( well almost)

Well done you... !!!

Pikkie maybe?

[Reluctance2wayoflife Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Haha, thanks oldfloss, not sure I felt invincible bit your right the plan had a certain spring! 😉 As for a pic, not sure I'm ready for that...! 😶

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Reluctance2wayoflife]

Yes you are... Out there and looking good!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

You deserve to look the biz..cos' you are the biz😊...well done runner.

[Reluctance2wayoflife Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Ah, thanks Jan 😊