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Side effect of running. Buying running clothes!

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I just can’t stop myself 😂

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Same here. I really struggle to buy everyday clothes (I sometimes question my femaleness🤣) but a sniff of a fitness department and I’m off and can’t leave without something 😁.

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misswobbleGraduate in reply to ClarriePan

😁👍

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RunBrianRunGraduate in reply to ClarriePan

I spend almost all my shopping time in running shops or online looking at new gear.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

It started with one outfit, I now have two draws worth 😀. Don’t buy as many daytime clothes now either.

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RunBrianRunGraduate

I’ve just bought 4 new tops, a new pair of running shoes, 2 pairs of calf compression socks and 2 more pairs of running socks. I can’t see an end to this. 😂

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🤣🤣🤣

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ClarriePanGraduate in reply to RunBrianRun

I keep thinking that I’ve got “all the gear but no idea”😄

I’ve been selling ‘normal’ clothes to make room for ‘running’ clothes... tragic really

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