Week 1 complete 😁😁

[Mellanv]

Very happy with week one except for rubbed heels. First run in worn in trainers was fine. Second run in same trainers and a rubbed heel. Third run tried different trainers and rubbed both heels in a different place! It was when i was walking i had the problem. Now got heel grips to fill the gap, i hope. Starting week 2 tomorrow so plasters and grips and 2 pairs of socks i think. Been wearing flip flops all week to get the air to my heels. Still sore and yukky.

[Debston Graduate]

Get yourself some padded running socks - Karrimor do good ones and you can just buy on Amazon. I haven't had any more blisters or rubbing since I started wearing them. Hope your sore bits heal soon.

[Mellanv in reply to Debston]

There are running socks? Gosh i have a lot to learn! Thanks for the tip. Cross with myself because other than the heels i feel fine. It's not easy but i am determined 😀

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Debston]

Me too!! Good advice!!

[Hatman Graduate]

Well Done for completing week 1. I had to do it twice in order to be happy with my performance. At least there are less runs in the second week. It seems there are ‘running’ all kinds of stuff. Did you read FAQ POSTS? It is a mine of information for the newbie runner. I started reading it in February and still refer to it. Keep determined and enjoy your running.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

If your foot is slipping there is a YouTube video for a better way to lace them up . 😊😊

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Yes, google "heel lock lacing". You absolutely should not need to add heel grips; these are more likely to create blisters or push your foot too far forward in the shoe than help.

[Mellanv in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I went back to my first pair of trainers this morning (no heel grips), along with proper socks and blister plasters and it was so much better. I think the old trainers i found in the cupboard are no good. Not sure I'm ready for a gait analysis yet 😀 so will continue with the ones i have for now and donate the other ones.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Mellanv]

Ok, keep an eye on them. Don't let gait analysis scare you, the no. 1 most important thing is that they fit properly without being too small 👍🏻😉