W4R2 🐌🐌🐌

[Hotheels]

W4R2 in the bag....didn't overly struggle but kept a slow pace.

Waiting for "arch support thingies" (to stuff inside runners) to help me cope with pain in left foot. Right foot feels fine.

#Hobblingalong

[F4TMAN]

Arch support insoles made a big difference for me, particularly in my right ankle. They did feel a bit weird to begin with though.

There was some rubbing under my arches and the outside of my feet felt squashed against the side of my shoes but they got better after a couple of runs and feel really comfortable now.

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to F4TMAN]

Thank you for the insight. I don't know anyone else who suffers from foot pain like I do.....I'm hoping that the insoles help. But have noted it might take a few runs before I feel the benefit.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

I have a niggle in my left foot too. Nothing earth shattering, just a bit annoying. 🙃

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Been told that niggles go away in time....it's just your muscles awakening!!!

Thanks for all the encouragement.....!!!

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to F4TMAN]

Your advice helped me keep the faith!!! Once I REPLACED original insoles with arch-support insoles (after I inserted them ON TOP OF original insoles and ran in agony....like total numpty!!!!), I really am beginning to feel the difference now.....thank you muchly!!! 😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Well done Hotheels!! You’re doing so well! ❤️

[Dee_N Graduate]

Absolutely pissing it down outside 🙈 don’t want to go out!!!

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Could you collect some in a bucket and send it down to Berkshire, not had a drop of rain for a month

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

Need motivation to go out!! REALLY DONT WANT TO!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Strangely I can’t wait to run in the rain (why did I say that - winter will be here before we know it! 😩)

Ever since I started C25K over 6 weeks ago, it’s been dry and warm/hot. My yellow Lab, who accompanies me, is the same colour as the grass I run on! 😳

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It’s just stopped but I’ve sat down now!!!

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Nope still raining. Going to have to be tomorrow I think 😕

[Flaraflarkin Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

😱😱 Rain??!! What part of the world are you in Dee_N ?

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Stoke-on-Trent!!! Xx

[Flaraflarkin Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Aha!

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Don't say you have one of those chairs like mine, the one that straps you in and won't release you until it's time for bed 😉😁

[Dee_N Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

😂 of course! Doesn’t everyone!?? The ‘hug a couch 2000’ 🛋

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Send some our way....it's been 4-5 weeks now haven't seen a drop!!!

I'm not sure about running in the rain either though........lol!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Woohoo! Well done on your run! You’re on a roll! 😀😀

Keep enjoying it and keep reporting back. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👍🏻

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I think I'm in some kind of perpetual semi-shock before and after a run.....Before because I can't understand why I look forward to each run.....After because I can't believe that I am running at all!!!!

Hehehe.....think I've got it BAD!!!!😅

[Berksrover Graduate]

Well done for getting through it, I know you were concerned, #superheels

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

Hehehe!! At the rate I'm going I think it will be better to change my name to Hobbleheels......😂😂😅😅

[Berksrover Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

On a motorbike #Heelsangel, on roller skates #Heelsonwheels, the possibilities are endless but for now, stick to Hotheels

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

You crack me up😂😂, Berksrover !!!!

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Well done Hotheels ~ you're doing great!! 🙌👊

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thanks Flara Croft!!!! 😁

[Flaraflarkin Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

🤣🤣🤣😎

[JohnTR Graduate]

I had to stop between W3 and W4 for a weeks rest because of Achilles tendon pain in my left ankle.

Bought some inserts for my trainers which I have to admit were pure magic.

Even though I still have pain when i walk in my bare feet, absolutely no pain at all with inserts in trainers. Can run no problem now into W7. 🕺🕺

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to JohnTR]

Ah....that is encouraging to know!! I'll see how my inserts work....and if no good,I'll be coming to you for recommendations!!! 😊

[JohnTR Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

I just went into Lloyds Chemist and told them the problem.

They suggested a Scholl insert.

Good luck with yours. 👣👣

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to JohnTR]

I'll remember that!! 😊

[SarahOReilly Graduate in reply to JohnTR]

Hi John...

Just read your reply, I suffer with Achilles pain in both heels. I had gait analysis and new trainers and they have made a positive difference. But did w4r1 yesterday and really struggled again with both heels. Do you think these inserts would help? Where so no get them from?

Many thanks Sarah

[JohnTR Graduate in reply to SarahOReilly]

I've messaged you details.