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Well, I went and got my gait analysed. The good news, is that I am neutral! The bad news is, because of my bunions and generally wide feet, I had to buy flipping men’s running shoes! 😱 I feel like a freak! 🥺 Mind you, they were only £90, compared with the £120 pair I first tried. That meant I was able to splash out on a Shock Absorber over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder! 🤣

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Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Huge well done, there are a fair few of the forum friends with wider and larger feet... all the better to run and cover the ground with :)

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

If only! I still take tiny, verrry slow steps! It’ll take me about ten years to get to 5k! 🤣

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

We have time:) A great programme.. so relax and enjoy it:)

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Yes Boss! 😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

I should think so..ha ha !! 😉😎

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

🤣🤣🤣

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Lindsey-joyGraduate

Oooh exciting! Picture please!

I'm hoping to get time to go out in my new trainers tonight......I'm hoping for miracles! 🤣🤣🤣

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Lindsey-joy

Mine are really ugly 😩 , but, if I avoid injury, and run better, then I can live with that. How do I add a photo?

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Buddy34Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener

Go back as if you are writing a new post and below it is , add photo just click on it and add your photo. As long as your new shoes help you be a better runner who cares you have mens trainers good luck 😊😊

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you!

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backintimeGraduate

Oooh, new shoes AND a shock absorber

It's Christmas!

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to backintime

He he he! 😁

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MeepmumGraduate

Enjoy the new treads, any saving is good especially if you are "gifted on the upper storey" and have to invest in a bra made by a structural engineer, I know the feeling🤣 Hope you find they give you a n extra bounce.. at least on your feet! On we go to the next week.

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Meepmum

Bahahaha! 🤣🤣🤣

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Boulder holders are as important as feet covers aren’t they! Well done on your purchases and happy runs ahead!

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

Thank you! I don’t want any black eyes! 🤣

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OldgirlrunsGraduate in reply to MuddledGardener

😂

Lynsh profile image
LynshGraduate

As long as they're comfy I wouldn't worry. I'm a size 8 but had to buy a 9 in trainers as the 8s were too tight! Enjoy your 🏃

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Lynsh

Thank you! They felt like slippers when I tried them on in the shop. 😊

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Elisabeth3Graduate

Well done on your purchases. Both are the most important gear for ladies, and the sooner one gets them the better.

You defo will feel the difference.

And while you are in spending mood, please buy at least one pair of running socks to start with. They also make a difference.

With the new set you would surely not need 10 years to 5k. 😁

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Elisabeth3

Lol! What socks do you recommend?

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Elisabeth3Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener

You can ask in the shop where you bought the shoes. [To the admin, is it okay to name a brand?]

Mine are Bridgedale, ankle socks.

Another pair no-name, use them only seldomly. I rather use the walking socks, also Bridgedale.

1 pair is not sufficient for rotation but is a good start.

Big companies have their own brand, also good and cheaper.

They also vary in hight, summer coming I suggest ankle socks.

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PianismGraduate

Best to get the right shoes for you than suffer an injury. I'd much rather be happily running in great big clod-hopping boats than on the IC (though I'm sure that description doesn't apply to what you have!!). :)

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MuddledGardenerGraduate in reply to Pianism

Lol! They just make my feet look huge!

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Tasha99Graduate

I’ve had men’s before as I’m a size 9 and now I need to size up as marathon training and have had a couple of black toenails but luckily saucony do women’s 9.5 (and 10)

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