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All the gear no idea!

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Been to a running shop this morning and had my running gait assessed. Bought myself some running shoes and a bum bag so I don’t have to shove my phone and keys in a tiny pocket.

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cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate

Awesome! You’ll look the part and it’ll motivate you at the same time! Have fun! 👍🏻🏃‍♂️😀🏃‍♀️

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KN25Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Lol the trainers are important to be fair because of my previous injury and buying them will also keep me motivated as you say.

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BarbieWGraduate

Buying some decent running shoes was the best thing I ever did - they are so comfortable I just forget they are on! And as for the bumbag - I personally use a Spibelt, because I have to carry my insulin pump around with me, and all the rest of the normal gear like phone, keys, glucose tablets etc etc. However did we survive before those were invented?

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KN25Graduate in reply to BarbieW

I’ve only got 1 pair of leggings with a pocket and it had no zip so I was paranoid my stuff would fall out lol. At least I look the part!!

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GoforitmamaGraduate

You deserve to treat yourself. Bet you are looking forward to your first run in your new shoes, which ones did you get?

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KN25Graduate in reply to Goforitmama

The brand is called ON and the shoe is called cloudflyer. Swiss must say I’ve never heard of them before. I also tried on some ASICS, saucony and another brand I can’t remember the name of. These were the comfiest. My next run is Saturday so will let you know how they are!

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GoforitmamaGraduate in reply to KN25

I've not heard of them either, interesting though. Good luck.

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RunBrianRunGraduate in reply to KN25

They are the shoes I have. On are a fabulous company. You did well there!! Major kudos!!

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KN25Graduate in reply to RunBrianRun

Oh good that’s great to know I chose well 😂😂

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Ang33333Graduate

Good luck in the new runners! Hope they go well..!😁

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Tasha99Graduate

Ah but nice, expensive trainers and a gait analysis means you’re obliged to continue running for the foreseeable 👌🏽

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Who said running was inexpensive ?:)

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

I’ve just ordered trail shoes 🙄

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Tasha99

😊

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