I've just done Week 6, run 1 (first disappointing run as I did not feel stretched at all, it was just ... easy.) I started C25K in my hiking shoes with normal joggers and a work out top from when I used to do pilates. I waited until after Week 3 before deciding this was a "thing" and ordering some running shoes. I spent money on ME. Not a thing I normally do. I consoled myself with the thought it wasn't really on me, but on my health, which is, of course, an entirely separate entity.
Proper foot-kit definitely makes a difference! Then yesterday in our local charity shop I came across a running outer layer (pictured), clearly unused (or virtually so). £4. Bargain! This somehow seems more serious than the pumps because I don't need this layer now. This maybe for the autumn, when C25K will be over. But I see this as a statement, a marker for the future. This is me saying (or maybe whispering, gently) "I will still be running in the autumn."
We are seeing friends later today; a visit that often includes a trip to TKMAXX. I am starting to see trousers that are actually comfortable to run in in my future. And running shorts for the summer. Running STUFF!
Is this normal? Am I being excessively extravagant? Is this an early late-life crisis?!
Happy Sunday. Enjoy your runs today.
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Buying run kit is one of the best bits of being a runner!! I’ve got a bargain karrimor run jacket that was £4 in the sale. It’s lovely to find a bargain!
Running gear... is essential and the finding of it is as much a part of the programme as the runs... Bargains are to be found and treasured... end of years sales, last year's colours... and the best bit....?
You deserve it... you are worth it, you absolutely need the right gear to keep healthy
I am a Decathlon addict I think - I go in there and start thinking I should buy stuff that I didn't even know about before I went in there - all my running kit comes from there, it fits my budget and my kit has been washed and washed and still lasts
Running socks! Actual socks for running!! I remember very clearly the day I discovered this 😲 I now spend ridiculous amounts of time browsing through sock sales 🙈Good luck with your running, sounds like you're making great progress 😊
Yes! My socks came before the pumps and are nicely padded and make a big difference. They seem so trivial that I forgot to mention, but they're your literal foundation.
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so bad for my wallet! Enjoy your you time
Run or not when a little stuff?
Oh Dear, Oh Dear - Gone and done it now!
Proving stuff only to myself
Graduated at last whoop whoop! Oh and a few tears!!
