Week3 Run 1

[Redellie65]

I did it .... I did it ..... I did it!!!!!

So I went out yesterday and bought myself some new trainers!! And they worked! I am so proud of myself ... it seems so silly but that is a huge achievement for me 🏃‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[Redellie65]

Not expensive trainers ..... sports direct £23 ..... but so much better than my gym shoes!

[chewie1970 Graduate]

well done, it feels great, image how you will feel next week and the week after! you'll be amazed at how far you have come and can go

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Nothing about completing a run is silly well done great achievement 😊

[Sophia1712 Graduate]

They look nice! I did the same at week 3 and got done great saucony running shoes. I started w1r1 wearing tennis shoes, flappy ankled jogging bottoms and a full on waterproof coat. By week 3 I had running shoes and a bright orange windproof running jacket. By Xmas I had thermal running leggings and top. Then the gloves came....😂

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to Sophia1712]

Oh yes. Christmas & birthdays have a purpose now! 😂🎉

[Wheezy113]

Congrats. I just finished w3r1 half an hour ago in the blue version of your new running shoes that I treated myself to after finishing w1r1 in walking boots!

[geb6o8 Graduate]

You are right to be proud of yourself. Well done for this run. Those trainers and you go well today. I was chuffed this week to get some new running gear. I'm sure it helped with my runs😁

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Nice shoe porn!

Great job on the run, and a huge achievement... keep amazing yourself and let that pride grow and grow.

[RunRunRun13 Graduate]

They look great...I wouldn’t want to get them dirty 😂 (you definitely deserve them)

[Jundal Graduate]

I have to object, Ellie. The title of this post should have been 'SHOE PORN' so we could have had bibs and hankies ready! Nice shoes, should keep you going for a few weeks! However, I have to nag you to get your gait tested. It's important to avoid injury.

[bananahead Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Hi, where can you get your gait tested please? Thanks.

[Redellie65 in reply to bananahead]

I don’t have anywhere near me to get gait tested .... I’m guessing one of the big sports shops like Nike of Adidas who will then offer £250 trainers that would be perfect!

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to Redellie65]

See above reply re gait testing. Love the colour of your new trainers redellie. Change of name to pinkellie?

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to bananahead]

I recommend you go to a specialist running shop rather than an all sports or brand shop. Ask at a running club or parkrun where local runners go to get assessed. We have a local independent shop in Portsmouth which doesn’t charge for this service if you buy shoes from them. It is well worth doing to prevent injury as your running increases.

[Jundal Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

I echo Dexy, I went to a private running shop, came out with a pair for less than £100. Just Google 'gait testing' with your GPS on. That should give you a few options.

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Well done, love your trainers!

[bananahead Graduate]

well done! I bought new trainers in Wk 3 and it helped.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Well done you ⭐️ And those are gorgeous x

[theoldfellow]

I speak as a man. Getting the right kit for running is one of life's great pleasures. Looking the part is very important!

Nice colour!

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