Little bit in love 😍 with shoes!

[Coco-Major]

Can’t believe how much difference these lovely little beasties have made 😊 so comfortable! Thighs and calves feeling it but my feet were in heaven 😍

[Dowat Graduate]

Verryyy loverly 💕. New shoes making happy feet has gotta be good. Happy running

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

And we love us some shoe porn! Thanks for posting.

Can’t beat running in the right shoe... you’ll have many happy miles in them.

[Bunnyrunner Graduate]

Ooh I’m trying new ones on Thursday !

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to Bunnyrunner]

Have fun! 😊

[Myzinnyboy Graduate]

Ooooh I love them, fab colours. I’m running in orange and black Brooks, maybe time to fit new as they say!

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to Myzinnyboy]

Honestly..I’d never heard of Brooks before but if these are anything to go by then I’m a definite convert 👍🏻

[Purplemini Graduate]

I can’t believe I am turning into a person who talks about trainers(!!) but I have been listening to a podcast which might be interesting to anyone else who is excited by trainers! The Physical Performance Show, episode 153. All about trainers. To be fair there is a lot of quite dull waffle but also some interesting stuff.

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to Purplemini]

I’ll have to check it out 😊

[Evol Graduate]

I'm using trainers that are about 15 years old! Maybe I should reward myself with a new pair

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to Evol]

Do it! Your feet deserve them after 15 years 😊

[Evol Graduate in reply to Coco-Major]

Yes but 15 years of hardly any use apart for the past 5 weeks!

[JustKateGreen]

I really like those Coco; what brand are they?

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to JustKateGreen]

Brooks Glycerin 17, got them as I’m a road runner and they have extra cushioning 😊

[Jerichomile Graduate]

Excellent! Good for you. If they’re the Glycerin ones.....I got them as a week 8 treat (and a commitment to keep running!) to replace ancient rubbish trainers and they’re like little cushions for the feet 😁👍

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to Jerichomile]

They are the Glycerin 17’s. Cushioning is utter bliss 😊

[Couchless]

I love my hokka running shoes. The rugby shoes for your feet make all the difference.

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to Couchless]

You gotta look after your feet, couldn’t believe the difference 😊

[robew88636 Graduate]

I used to be all-black dresser but since I started running, I am all for vibrant colors. Since my shoes are like 2years old now and were meant for light jogging only I will propbably upgrade after the rains are done. I have my eyes on nice red ones meant for road running.

Enjoy your runs!

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to robew88636]

I’m quite reserved in my colours at the moment, I think being fairly new to it I’m hoping no one notices me 😂😂 maybe once I’m graduated and up to speed I might break out a bit of colour 🌈🏃🏽‍♀️ 👍🏻

[robew88636 Graduate in reply to Coco-Major]

Shed these inhibitions. Do you notice everyone you see once you are on the road? It is just a state of mind that someone is watching. Experiment a little with colors. I do not suggest to be a peafowl-y dressed but a bright colored tshirt with a dark shorts/ trainers wont hurt. If it makes me feel happy and no one is disturbed, it is all good 😀

Have fun while you run.

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to robew88636]

I fear my running disturbs a few! 😂😂

I think at first we do try to be a bit inconspicuous..but I’m definitely changing my ways, I started out in black leggings, black trainers and a burgundy climbing top 😂

[robew88636 Graduate in reply to Coco-Major]

Ah, so you are the weapon of mass distraction. Haha.

If you are a new runner you will worry about what people will think but once you reach the higher weeks you will be too worried about your laboured breathing that you wont notice anyone. JK. Whatever makes you comfortable should be good. Just ensure that you are safe (traffic should be able to see you) if you run outdoors. Do update when you start with bright colors.

Happy running.

[Jonno34 Graduate]

I got some asics Gel 9 and they were like walking on a Hilton bed when I got them. I got another pair Gel 8 I think which do not seem as soft. The older ones (Gel 9) I use for gym and treadmill and reserve the 8's for the road work. I may try some brooks for my next pair. I think they all loose their bounce after a while.

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to Jonno34]

I’m sure they do..I imagine there’s a lifespan to them, I think the days of a pair of trainers lasting me years are behind me now, gotta look after these feet. 😊

[Julia187 Graduate]

I'm also the proud owner of some new Brooks, they had their second outing this morning, lovely to run in, I'm very pleased with them

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to Julia187]

I really couldn’t believe the difference, much more pleasant running 😊

[Taylor13 Graduate]

Couldn't agree more! 😁 I treated myself to some ridiculously expensive Hoka running shoes to help with gait and ankle pain. They make my feet look enormous, but I don't care. My feet love them and my achey knees are a thing of the past! 😍

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to Taylor13]

You can’t really put a price on comfort. It’s the same with my Mountain boots, I started with a cheap pair of Karrimors then upgraded to a slightly more expensive pair of Trespass then went all out for a lovely pair of Scarpas..the difference is huge after a 15k hill walk/mountain climb 😊 no more taking days for my feet to recover 👍🏻

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Ohhhh my! Those really are something to behold!!

Happy new shoes! 🎉🎉🎉👌👍

[Coco-Major Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you..they are blummin lovely 😊 and made a massive difference in my run 👍🏻