They saw me coming...

[wyersmith]

...well everyone will now in these beauties! Yes took the plunge and bought some Trainers to replace the Karrimors I started c25k in. Just in time too, according to the folks in the shop. The K’s were pretty bad. The staff at Sportlink, Taverham (nr Norwich), are excellent. Gait analysis? Done! Brooks? So comfy! And what’s more they just bounced me through w5r2. These are now my magic trainers. I expect they’ll help me see in the dark too...

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Love them.

[wyersmith Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks! I really wanted a bright pair but they only had these in my size...

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to wyersmith]

😂

[Upagumtree Graduate]

My new running shoes are a bit bright too - turquoise and orange! It’s enough to make me keep going so that I can get them off sooner! However, mine work well.

[wyersmith Graduate in reply to Upagumtree]

Ha! They do find some interesting colour combos don’t they! I think they’re a great distraction. Passers by are so busy looking at my blindingly bright shoes they’ve completely ignored the large, sweaty, panting mess wearing them.

[AnnieW55]

Just reading this with my sunnies on! Great colours, love 'em. Hope you have many happy runs in them.

[wyersmith Graduate in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks! I hope so too!

[Tasha99 Graduate]

It’s weird how running is the only thing in life when people get away with wearing the most garish and clashing outfits ever! You need contrasting clothes now too 👍🏽

[wyersmith Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Oh no! Can you imagine contrasting with those? Think I might have to take up golf instead. They always look stylish...erm...

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

They look like they know what to do wyersmith😆...

Go you...onwards and upwards with added magic!😊x

[wyersmith Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Ha! Yes it definitely looks like I’m running above my weight. One day I’ll catch them up!

[Theziggy Graduate]

Your Karrimors only lasted you to week 5 - a bit short of the 300+ miles that they should cope with. I had been using a pair of Karrimors and they were working out fine for me.

[wyersmith Graduate in reply to Theziggy]

Morning! No they were old when I started. My daughter’s old walking trainers she wore on camping trips. They really weren’t made for road running though. I’m gobsmacked at the difference in cushioning now I’ve got proper running shoes.

[Jude1963 Graduate]

I had a gait analysis and then a pair of Brooks. I thought they had batteries in them! I ran 6 k straight after for the first time ever. Magic indeed!

[wyersmith Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

Fab! I’m just heading out for the 20 minute non-stop of w5 so if they do the same for me that would be great!

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to wyersmith]

Good luck. I loved C25k it’s changed my life!