🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️I REALLY needed this new piece of running kit because…

[MissUnderstanding]

…my guinea pig needs a sleeping bag.

The paper bags you get in the ASICS shop make perfect places to nap for guinea pigs, so it was really, really important that I bought another pair of running shorts.

A few weeks ago, my other guinea pig needed a new house so I HAD to buy another pair of trainers (see here:

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto... )

Have any of you discovered that since starting Couch to 5k, you suddenly have all sorts of reasons for kit shopping that you didn’t know about before? Any new favourite bits of kit?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well a guinea pig needs to be comfy ! We need to look after out pets

I sort of HAD to get a new running cap...

There has been lots of icy weather which was freezing my small ears off...

Mr OF had purloined yet another of my thermal beanies ...

My hair is now pony tail length again,,,

SOOOOO.. there was nothing for it... was there???

I just had to get a TrailHeads Fleece Ponytail Hat with Drop Down Ear Warmer , didn't I ???

Didn't I?

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Oldfloss]

I think it was absolutely key that you had that hat. Cold ears are to be avoided at all costs. Nobody can ever have too many hats in my opinion! Clearly having a pony tail would have rendered any non-ponytail hat unsuitable. That was the only hat that would have done the job…unless you see another one you’re tempted by!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Exactly ! x

[RunningJ123 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

🤣 🤣 Brilliant!!!

[nowster Graduate]

On Thursday afternoon I may be within stopping distance of a Decathlon store. Wish me luck! 😆

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to nowster]

Brave chap!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to nowster]

Now that’s an exciting trip! I love Decathlon. There isn’t one nearby but I did hear on the grapevine that a new one is opening. That could be dangerous!

Let us know what you buy!!

[nowster Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

What I'm mainly after is a spare for my yellow long sleeved winter top. They've been out of stock for ages.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to nowster]

Good luck with just coming out with one thing! I find that impossible in there. Love a long sleeved top. I’ve got a couple of lightweight ones. I originally had one but I wore it so much I was always in the wash!

[Liono Graduate in reply to nowster]

I'm pretty sure there are none anywhere near me but I daren't check. Their website has got me in enough trouble! 😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Yes of course they did, I don't have any reasons to buy things, if I need it I buy it!I'm really really boring

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to SueAppleRun]

Not boring at all-just super sensible. I admire that very much! ❤️

[LottieMW Ambassador]

You mean you needed an excuse?!? 😂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to LottieMW]

This is a good point!! 😂😂

[Cmoi Graduate]

Please MissUnderstanding , I had to buy yet another stretchy long-sleeved top because it was in Lidl's bargain box and I feel sorry for those poor unwanted goods.

Also I am a cheapskate, so when I checked my receipt and found extra discount meant it cost a mere €2.56 I did an extra-happy dance. Then felt mega guilt at not having left it for someone else who really couldn't afford it otherwise, so I shall be doing another wardrobe clearout for charity tomorrow...

Additional memo to self: stop looking at super-cheap running shoes on Vinted. Six pairs, two of which I've not yet worn, are enough.

Women's long-sleeved running top in two shades of blue

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

I can so, relate to this... !

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Cmoi]

I can absolutely relate to this too!!! I’ve got a habit of buying ugly teddy bears because I feel sorry for them too…

You did a good thing for that jacket in taking it to a loving home where it will be treated with care!!

I’ve recently done a clear out of workout kit that doesn’t quite fit any more. Always feels good to pass it on.

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Im the same, I just can't walk past the reduced shelf in Lidi! Ive had quite a few leggings and tops that I had to buy as they were sitting all alone next to bashed up packets of something that no one ever eats!!🤣🤣

[Sulley101 Graduate]

Recently bought a protective cover/surround for my Garmin watch, along with a screen protector! Wish I’d thought of buying them before I fell a few weeks ago and cracked the watch screen. 😞

Will be needing new socks soon 😁😁😁 so will have an excuse to wander and look what else might be useful!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Sulley101]

I remember your fall-so glad you’re back out there with extra protection! Enjoy sock shopping…there’s a whole world of kit out there to explore! ❤️ 🧦 🏃‍♀️

[Oldlady64 Graduate]

haha, that’s a brilliant use of the packaging!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Oldlady64]

Thank you! It’s nice to see it go to a good cause!! ❤️

[Carners1 Graduate]

Lixada 2 in 1 shorts, absolutely brilliant 😁

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Carners1]

Ooh, thanks for the tip. The key question is whether their packaging is guinea pig friendly 😂😂😂

[Carners1 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

🤔🤔 do they like plastic?

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Carners1]

Hmm, not so much. They do enjoy listening to rustling bags and squeaking in anticipation of food. Maybe that could be entertainment. Or I can use my reusable bag and they can eat the paper receipt!!

[OldManRunning Graduate]

It is obvious I need to get a Guinea pig in order to justify buying new kit 😂 My 15 year old granddaughter has one. Her mum bought her a new puffer coat with hood, non-running, she hung it by her bed, in the morning she put it on and went down to go to school and there was a huge hole in the hood where the Guinea pig had liberated the hood for his new bedding 😂 😂 😂 Just to give it a running link we discovered that the granddaughter has and is going out running very early in the morning to everyone's surprise.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to OldManRunning]

Inspired by??? Guess who??? YOU !

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to OldManRunning]

Everyone should have guinea pigs! Your grand daughter’s piggie sounds like a cheeky little one. Absolutely wonderful that she’s running-I bet that’s partly down to you. What a brilliant thing to happen ❤️

[Archerygoddess Graduate]

We'll, I completely disagree! I hardly ever buy stuff. Then again, I may have just accidentally bought a running jacket last week...

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Archerygoddess]

Ha ha

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to Archerygoddess]

thats how it starts!!😂😂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Archerygoddess]

😂😂😂 Wishing you and your jacket many happy miles together! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[RunforMum Graduate]

😀I literally had an unnecessary Decathlon delivery today of various clothing items and cheaper fitbit equivalent!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to RunforMum]

A Decathlon delivery is such a happy day! Hope it was a good haul! 🎁

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate]

haha, love your thinking, I don't think Ive been that creative, but I'm going to look at how i can be!!! 😂😂😂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Thank you!! Looking forward to hearing what you come up with. I feel like a bad influence 😂

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Haha, I don't need much encouragement!!🤣

[Liono Graduate]

My weakness is charity shops - I have found all manner of pristine unused running gear in my size which I just can't resist because it's such a bargain!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Liono]

That’s just a charity donation with the added bonus of running kit! It would be sad not to support whichever charity it is in these tough times. You’re doing good for the world as well as bagging a bargain!! I never find run kit but someone the same size and with very similar taste in me donates to a particular local charity shop. I think I must be wearing most of her old clothes to work!!

[Liono Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Ha ha, I always think the same - someone at work probably knows exactly where I get all my work gear from and recognises the lot 😂