I did it, the 20 minute thing!

[Birdsong22]

I did it, the 20 min thing!

I had found it difficult now that I am both on here and in the C25K Facebook group to avoid the stress and negativity around this run so I was nervous. This is the first time I had been nervous about running since week one.

Anyway, felt sick at 10 mins and struggled to 15 mins but then Sarah told me I had the fitness to do it and the fight was mental, so I kept going and actually sped up a little towards the end.

Really pleased to have got over what shouldn’t be but is, that hurdle. This is the first day my soles have felt a little sore so I am definitely going to get better shoes next week (was planning to go this week but life got in the way).

My only issue with shoes is that I currently run round a track in the park, sometimes running on the grass to avoid stony ground. I also have a weak ankle and poor proprioception which I have to work on (on my wobble board) so I think trail shoes will be better than road shoes - but at some point when I hope to be running 30 mins I am going to be bored of the park and need to use footpaths. So it’s a tricky decision, trail or road shoes.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Fabulous post! Very well done you 😀that’s a great run to have done. As to shoes have you thought of some sports insoles? They can make a big difference.

Depending on how rough the trail is you should be ok in road shoes if you are mixing it up

Have fun and be proud

[Birdsong22 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks, I will look into the insoles. My worry with road shoes is there might be too much cushioning for my feet to feel their way. Thanks for the encouragement too!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Birdsong22]

Maybe Oldfloss has a better idea

[Birdsong22 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Have just done a quick search and read some reviews and decided to plump for some fairly thin but well thought of insoles. Thanks for the tip!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hybrids...they work well.

[Birdsong22 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I have looked at a couple of these online, it seems a tricky balance to get right as with the compromise something has to give. But I am bearing them in mind. Saucony seem to do one.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Birdsong22]

Adidas too..slightly cheaper 🤣 I love mine. I have a pair here...for my field tracks snd some road...and a pair at the coast. I do have road runners too. But wear my hybrids more...

Trail and road..

[Birdsong22 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I will check those out, thanks

[Birdsong22 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Also it’s lovely to get a reply from you, I have found your cushions but neither time I posted has my post got through (I blame my iPad)

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Birdsong22]

Oh gosh...that's not good. We'd love to have you there!

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Well done - it is a huge hurdle. As for trail shoes, I think Sola and Oldfloss have the best solution - I run in Saucony road shoes, they are stability shoes and not too padded for trails, although I have some that are too cushioned. My trail shoes on the other hand are brilliant for muddy paths, but the soles are really hard and inflexible and hurt the soles of my feet if I end up on tarmac or hard paths for any length of time. If you go to an actual shop, ask the staff, they are usually pretty knowledgeable and will give good advice once you explain what you are looking for. (Although I quite fancy Floss's there!)

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.This FAQ Post about buying running shoes may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Trail shoes are not recommended for road running, whereas road shoes will be fine for a lot of off road running unless it is particularly wet, slippery or rough going.