Week 2 the Running Bug: Well that’s Week 2 Run... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,673 members158,717 posts

Week 2 the Running Bug

welsby1967 profile image
welsby1967Graduate
20 Replies

Well that’s Week 2 Run 1 in the bag - and I have to say it was actually ok.

More than can be said about buying new trainers - total flop - so I’m still in the lounge and still bare foot for now - size 2.5 is unusual apparently ...... looking forward to Thursdays run - think I’m getting the BUG

Written by
welsby1967 profile image
welsby1967
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
20 Replies
Happyrunningfeet profile image
HappyrunningfeetGraduate

Welsby are u uk based if so have u tried the kids sizes x

welsby1967 profile image
welsby1967Graduate in reply to Happyrunningfeet

So yes Uk and I was presented with some kids options - all they needed was flashing lights and I’d have been sorted. On a serious note the running store near me has a selection I’m going to review at weekend and they look grown up too

Happyrunningfeet profile image
HappyrunningfeetGraduate in reply to welsby1967

Try karrimoor. They do some good running shoes and not flashing lights. But good luck with your search. You have tiny feet.

welsby1967 profile image
welsby1967Graduate in reply to Happyrunningfeet

I’ll give them a look. And yes they are tiny it’s a nightmare getting heels but ASOS are fab for them 😂

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoGraduate

I would pop into a running shop, they usually have kids sizes too. Even if you're a 2.5 in street shoes chances are you'll need a 3 or 3.5 in running shoes. It's very important to have enough room for your toes to fully lengthen and extend whilst running.

If you really don't want a run shop check out start fitness online. Great prices but do get measured too!

welsby1967 profile image
welsby1967Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Thank you - Yes I’m going to my local running shop at weekend as I’ve just discovered they do proper looking kid sizes and I need them to measure me not just a sports shop I think

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to welsby1967

Agreed. General sports shop can be pretty pot luck with knowledge. A proper running shop is worth its' weight. 👍😁

welsby1967 profile image
welsby1967Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Should be sorted by weekend fingers crossed - no more barefoot for me then 🤭👍

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great running. Barefoot worked for Zola Budd... but those spikes hurt sometimes. Glad to hear you’re off to a running store... they’ll sort you out and then you can come and run outside with us.

welsby1967 profile image
welsby1967Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Ahh thank you - yes can’t wait to get outdoors and have a bit of scenery and fresh air too

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Yep..I had a spike through my foot... :) Some girls were just plain mean :)

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Mrs Decker for one! Can’t remember her first name... until I hit send... oh... wait... Mary Decker?

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Yes indeed it was...... this girl was one from another school...she took exception to the fact that I was fast..( stop laughing !!!) , so she crossed lane and stuck the spike in... I still won though.. she fell over!

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Did you help with that? I would have 😂

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Nope!!!!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Check this site out... Loads of 2.5

runandbecome.com/running-pr...

Not cheap but will be well worth the money.. your shoes, next to you are your best asset :)

welsby1967 profile image
welsby1967Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you appreciated

Happyrunningfeet profile image
HappyrunningfeetGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Oldfloss i had a look that the link and it contains so many useful pieces of information in it. Thanks

56Pack profile image
56Pack

If it helps.... I bought fairly decent starter running shoes from decathlon. They weren't that pricey and I have used them for running and walking for over 2 years

welsby1967 profile image
welsby1967Graduate in reply to 56Pack

Thank you - I’m shopping again this weekend so I can get outside - as you say decathlon are very reasonable I’d completely forgotten about them on my hunt last weekend x

You may also like...

Week 2 run 2: slow...

all, I’m doing okay in the sense that I’m finishing all the runs (and actually jogging/running the...

Not feeling it week 2 run 2

programme) and it all felt easier than Monday’s run. The 90 seconds run felt shorter and the 2...

Week 1 Run 2 / Advice for Week 2?

Completed my second run this morning, I’m finding it pretty tough but i’m sticking to it. Feeling...

Week 5 Run 2 completed!

the end of run which actually helped me continue surprisingly. Maybe I could do with a running...

Week 5 Run 2 🏃‍♀️👍☀️

Coach says I can speed up at the end if I want to, although he does also say to slow down if I’m...