First full month of running 🙂

[Sham19]

First full month of running completed

9 X 5km and 1 Parkrun. 15 runs in total.

Total target for January was 35miles but I ended on 40 miles 😀 can’t believe little old me did that 😂. Pic of my medal for you 🙂

Have increased all my runs from 30 mins to 45/50 mins as that’s how long it takes to complete a 5k. Now run every other day so plan to keep up with that.

Definitely feeling stronger and pace is starting to improve but I don’t really push myself as the minute I just enjoy running and taking in all the beautiful nature around me.

After buying 5 pairs of running shoes this month settled with my Saucony Nomad Tr as they suit where I run 🙂

Happy running Guys 😀

And to those starting you got this ! I promise 😃

[Rigpig Graduate]

Is running an excuse to buy shoes? 😂😂😂

[Sham19 in reply to Rigpig]

Yes I didn’t realise it would have the added bonus! 😃🤪

[Buddy34 Graduate]

You'll have to keep running to justify buying all those shoes🤣

But well done and love the medal👏👏

[Sham19 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you.

I know 😂. Those shoes bring me joy I’ll have you know 😂 I open the cupboard and they all smile at me every morning 😂😂😂

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Sham19]

😁😁😁

[Nilsam Graduate]

Wow so impressed. Great to read about. 👍

[Sham19 in reply to Nilsam]

Thank you

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Happy running to you Sham19, wow, you bought FIVE pairs of running shoes in January, good for you, congratulations on running 40 miles, that is a lovely medal you have. 😊 🏃🏾

[Sham19 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you. Yes only because of the sales. I try not to buy things at full price 😂

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done on the month, you’ve really bought into this, in more ways than one! Sounds like you have a similar shoe fetish to me 😁

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

PS: Loving the medal 🏅

[Sham19 in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thank you 🙂

Thank god for that. I was beginning to think I was the only one 😂

[DDJ2019 Graduate in reply to Sham19]

WHat sort of medal is it? How do you register (I'm about to start W5 but planning ahead because I WILL finish this!)

[Sham19 in reply to DDJ2019]

It’s online called race at your pace here’s the link :

raceatyourpace.co.uk

[DDJ2019 Graduate in reply to Sham19]

Looks great - thanks!

[AliHC Graduate]

WELL DONE! 40 MILES IS AWESOME! ❤️ AND A MEDAL TOO 🏅

I've been wearing mine around the house all afternoon 😂

Hope you're well xx

[Sham19 in reply to AliHC]

Thank you 🙂 not worn mine yet. I should shouldn’t I ? 😂

[AliHC Graduate in reply to Sham19]

🤣 ABSOLUTELY! 💖🏅

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Get you with your fancy medal and new shoes 😁.

You'll have to do 10k now... then HM.... then....

Happy running!

Mig

[Sham19 in reply to RunningMigster]

Thank you and you too 🙂

keep us updated with your 10K training.

Waiting to see a sports physio to get my knee and hip checked out as still get pain then hoping to move up 🙂

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Sham19]

Oh no, that's not good.

You know what you need dont you? New shoes!! 🤣🤣

[Sham19 in reply to RunningMigster]

Oh yes of course 🤦🏽‍♀️ how could I forget 😂

I’m thinking Oc or the new banned Nike Vapourflys... what do you think 😂

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Sham19]

I'm sorry did I see the word 'or' in that sentence? 🤣

[Sham19 in reply to RunningMigster]

😂I might ask the kids as it’s my 50th soon 😂 is that bad 🤔😂

[Mum22boys Graduate]

I saw an article in this months runners world that claims rotating trainers and therefore not running in the same pair all the time reduces the likelihood of getting an injury.... totally justifies the purchases in my opinion 😉

Very well done on your monthly total and medal

[MartinKH Graduate]

What a great story, and medal 🏅

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉