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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

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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.

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toF4TMAN

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.

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cheekychipmunksGraduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

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

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

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

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

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toF4TMAN

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!!! 😊

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Fabulous450Graduate

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

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Dee_NGraduate

Absolutely pissing it down outside πŸ™ˆ don’t want to go out!!!

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BerksroverGraduateβ€’ in reply toDee_N

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

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Dee_NGraduateβ€’ in reply toBerksrover

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

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cheekychipmunksGraduateβ€’ in reply toDee_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! 😳

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Dee_NGraduateβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

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

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Dee_NGraduateβ€’ in reply toDee_N

Nope still raining. Going to have to be tomorrow I think πŸ˜•

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FlaraflarkinGraduateβ€’ in reply toDee_N

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

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Dee_NGraduateβ€’ in reply toFlaraflarkin

Stoke-on-Trent!!! Xx

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FlaraflarkinGraduateβ€’ in reply toDee_N

Aha!

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BerksroverGraduateβ€’ in reply toDee_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 πŸ˜‰πŸ˜

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Dee_NGraduateβ€’ in reply toBerksrover

πŸ˜‚ of course! Doesn’t everyone!?? The β€˜hug a couch 2000’ πŸ›‹

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toDee_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!!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Woohoo! Well done on your run! You’re on a roll! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

Keep enjoying it and keep reporting back. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‘πŸ»

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

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!!!!πŸ˜…

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BerksroverGraduate

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

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toBerksrover

Hehehe!! At the rate I'm going I think it will be better to change my name to Hobbleheels......πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

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BerksroverGraduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

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

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toBerksrover

You crack me upπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚, Berksrover !!!!

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

Well done Hotheels ~ you're doing great!! πŸ™ŒπŸ‘Š

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toFlaraflarkin

Thanks Flara Croft!!!! 😁

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FlaraflarkinGraduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

🀣🀣🀣😎

JohnTR profile image
JohnTRGraduate

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. πŸ•ΊπŸ•Ί

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toJohnTR

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!!! 😊

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JohnTRGraduateβ€’ in reply toHotheels

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

They suggested a Scholl insert.

Good luck with yours. πŸ‘£πŸ‘£

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HotheelsGraduateβ€’ in reply toJohnTR

I'll remember that!! 😊

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SarahOReillyGraduateβ€’ in reply toJohnTR

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

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JohnTRGraduateβ€’ in reply toSarahOReilly

I've messaged you details.

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