This is really good!

[Timeoff]

I’m really enjoying this, which is odd because I’m not fussed about sport in general & usually get bored with exercise. Just finished W4 - I was quite scared of it but found it really not too bad.

One thing though, I’m running on concrete pavements at present, in a pair of (albeit new) trainers. It’s not bothering me but I think there are issues with running on concrete aren’t there? I know I should get some proper running shoes, which I will, but us there anything else I should be aware of?

[Buddy34 Graduate]

When running on concrete my advice would be to make sure you are landing as softly as possible and make sure there is no thuding of your feet . Also yes a good pair of running shoes makes all the difference good luck 😊

[Timeoff Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, I quite slow anyway so I think I’m OK, might try & increase the pace. Bit after purchase of shoes!

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Grass and hardcore are gentler on the joints than tarmac or paving, so spend some time on those if you can. All the best with it 😀

[Timeoff Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Embarrassing question but I’ve never actually known, hardcore is tarmac isn’t it?

Thanks though!😎

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Timeoff]

Hardcore is a sand/gravel/stone mix, often used to turn old railway lines into paths and as a foundation for tarmac, amongst other things. It’s tamped down firmly but because it isn’t actually glued together like tarmac, it has more give to it. Every day a school day, as they say 😂

[Timeoff Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Righto, thanks!