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New Shoes Day! ๐Ÿ˜

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First Run in my new shoes! Wow! What a difference!

Decided to change it up a bit! I set my timer for 35 mins to see how far I could get, thinking Iโ€™d slow my usual pace down with the increase with time & distance! I even introduced a hill into the mix!

My furthest distance to date, over 7k & definitely my most comfortable run! Iโ€™m amazed I ran my 2nd fastest 5k at 24.01, when I didnโ€™t feel like I was pushing that pace!

I think 10k is definitely an achievable target, now!

Iโ€™ll put it down to the shoes! Still going to put my head in the oven, still feeling nauseous at the price! Good job itโ€™s electric! ๐Ÿ˜‚ You can take the boy out of Yorkshire, but you canโ€™t take Yorkshire out of the boy! ๐Ÿ’ฐ ๐Ÿ’ฐ ๐Ÿ’ฐ ๐Ÿคข๐Ÿ˜‚

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Equilux profile image
EquiluxGraduate

Think of it like this: the more miles you run in them, the cheaper theyโ€™ll be per mile!

I didnโ€™t think your running could get any better - I was wrong ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

โ€ข in reply toEquilux

Thanks Boo! I think the shoes have little engines in them! They should for the price! ๐Ÿ˜!

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EquiluxGraduateโ€ข in reply to

Frankly Iโ€™d settle for your old hob nailed boots if they helped me run at your pace!๐Ÿ˜‚

โ€ข in reply toEquilux

Iโ€™ll pop them in the post! Youโ€™ll smell them, long before they arrive! ๐Ÿ˜‚! Theyโ€™ve done me proud, tbh! Bargain at ยฃ25! ๐Ÿ˜

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EquiluxGraduateโ€ข in reply to

Hmm, ok, maybe not, Iโ€™ll stick to my slow plodding thank you!๐Ÿ˜‚

โ€ข in reply toEquilux

Theyโ€™re still like new! A squirt of fabreeze, youโ€™d never know! ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Tinytears60 profile image
Tinytears60Graduate

Funny post- I pushed the boat out on new shoes too and Iโ€™m nowhere near where youโ€™re up to!

I just thought I needed to protect my old knees!

They are fab! Who would have thought they make such a difference BUT they do!

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

Worth every penny of your Yorkshire hard earned cash! ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ˜€

โ€ข in reply toTinytears60

Thank you, Tinytears! I enjoy reading your posts, very funny & inspiring! Keep on doing what your doing! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช

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ThisoneistryingGraduateโ€ข in reply toTinytears60

Which shoes did you get Tinytears60? X

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Tinytears60Graduateโ€ข in reply toThisoneistrying

I got a pair of ร“nโ€™s ... if you search for my name you can see Iโ€™ve posted a photo of them! They are lush! Worth every penny .. they do make a difference ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

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ThisoneistryingGraduateโ€ข in reply toTinytears60

Will do. Thank you x

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Tinytears60Graduateโ€ข in reply toThisoneistrying

I went and had a gait analysis at my local running store - I had the choice of a few .. do I picked these as I love the brand ..

if you get a gait analysis they will make sure the shoes do their job ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘

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ThisoneistryingGraduateโ€ข in reply toTinytears60

It's not a brand I've heard of but have just read your post and am glad I've decided to wait rather than buying online. I shall book myself an appointment and see how I get on. I graduated before Christmas but have had to restart as I picked up an injury after getting new trainers because I liked them rather than going for the gait analysis, etc. Now I'll have to try and sell them once I've got my new ones ๐Ÿคž

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Tinytears60Graduateโ€ข in reply toThisoneistrying

I was going to buy online but so glad I didnโ€™t.. I think itโ€™s ok if you know your size but they fit running shoes a half or full size above your normal size... I did not know this so would have ordered too small

ร“nโ€™s are Swedish! I love them ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Well done on graduating! Seriously.. Iโ€™m doing the programme now and I know it takes commitment and effort! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

So sorry you had to hit the couch for a few weeks due to injury... you must be so frustrated..

I canโ€™t recommend a running shop and gait analysis highly enough... I bought them early on in my running journey but want to give myself the best chance and protect my knees and back

Good luck - you can research ร“n brand online but do go to shop- they know their stuff ๐Ÿ‘ x

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RunGirl1989Graduate

Amazing pace!!!!

What shoes have you bought? I am already thinking of which one should I get for my graduation in few weeks time ๐Ÿคฃ

Are your shoes support the midfoot strike?

โ€ข in reply toRunGirl1989

Hi RunGirl! I got Brooks GTS20โ€™s! I had a bit of cycle fitness before start ing C25K, which has deffo helped! My progress has been amazing, but unexpected! Currently say here with left knee pain! Progress might be put on hold! ๐Ÿคžnot for too long! Howโ€™s your progress?

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RunGirl1989Graduateโ€ข in reply to

I finished Week 3 of C25k today ๐Ÿคฃ so much as the progress - I am just starting out really.

I am so excited for every single run and cannot wait to start week 4! It feels amazing every week to discover that I am capable to do more than I thought at the start - I love running

โ€ข in reply toRunGirl1989

Great to hear! You will definitely feel improvement, week on week! Just donโ€™t try push hard, too soon! You will have some bad runs, but the good ones will make you forget them!

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RunGirl1989Graduateโ€ข in reply to

Thank you x

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ThisoneistryingGraduate

That's fab. Well done. I need to get new running shoes. What did you go for? I got some new ones at Christmas but they are not right for me and I ended up developing an injury. My own fault. Went to SD and just picked a pair I liked. Did you get the gait analysis done? X

โ€ข in reply toThisoneistrying

Hi, I got a pair of Brooks GTS20โ€™s! I had a gait analysis! It showed as being normal until I stand on 1 leg, then my foot collapses in! It felt strange running on a treadmill! Respect to people who complete C25K on one! The show they recommended has extra support on the inside of my feet! Apparently I kick my legs out to the side when I run! Might of just been the strange feeling of running on a treadmill!

My new shoes feel like cotton wool!

Knee pain now though, so maybe over did it, yesterday! Deffo get a gait analysis, wish I could have weeks ago! Iโ€™ve had a niggle in my knee for a while, now! Hope Iโ€™m not out of action for too long! ๐Ÿคž

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ThisoneistryingGraduateโ€ข in reply to

Don't lose heart and listen to your body. I'm redoing C25K as I didn't listen and kept on pushing. I'm blaming the shoes but maybe it's my stubbornness ๐Ÿ˜‚

โ€ข in reply toThisoneistrying

Ha ha! Me too! At least I know if I have to re-start, I know what to expect & not go charging at it like a mad bull! Hopefully, a bit of rest will sort it! ๐Ÿคž ๐Ÿ˜

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