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And sore it begins...

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Totally spontaneous: C25K first outing completed after spotting then downloading app. Been 45 years since I last ran and then I was being chased! Pleased with myself today. I now feel the need to purchase a pair of running shoes to enhance the experience.

Any suggestions for a keen novice?

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AlMorr profile image
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Enjoy your running and especially in your new running shoes, I am just a bit curious to know about your last run 45 years ago and why you were being chased. ?! 🙄

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DaiFitGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Someone handed me the ball.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to DaiFit

👍

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RunBrianRunGraduate in reply to DaiFit

😂

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Couchpotato2Graduate

That’s exactly how I started and I’m still going! I would recommend going to a running shop to do a gait analysis. This tells you how your foot falls and what type of shoe you may need. Have a look at the FAQ.

Well done on starting!

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DaiFitGraduate in reply to Couchpotato2

That’s a new one on me... ‘gait analysis’. I feel I’m limping slowly yet surely into a brave new world. Thank you for the tip and the encouragement.

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to DaiFit

Most importantly keep posting here, everything you feel (physically or mentally) someone else will have experienced it. This forum is what kept me going! I hope you love it as much as I do!

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JaoJao

Well done on your first step! The difficult bit is over.

My advice is to read all the FAQ blog posts!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Hopefully you’ll be running

into a whole new world

DaiFit, rather than limping- gait analysis and a decent pair of running shoes should sort that out. Oh, and the forum expect to see a photo of all new shoes purchased! You are truly embarking on something rather weird ......

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backintimeGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

Oh yes, tell him about shoe porn : D

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