Thinking about this as I have been running this week. Overall becoming more comfortable with the consolidation and it is becoming a habit and in this week of cooler morning temperatures, much more enjoyable.
However I am no greyhound so what do I do to make my run easier for me?
I have shortish hair but with a long floppy fringe which drives me crackers, so the fringe gets pinned up out the way. No prizes for style or fashion but it works.
I drink immediately I get up and drink again before I go out the door - not gallons, but it helps.
I am diabetic, so I always have a cereal bar in my pocket - one less thing to worry about.
I get dry lips, so a slick of lip balm before heading out the door - just a little bit more comfortable.
A decent sports bra!
Head up and shoulders back going up the hills (thank you to AlMorr for that one!)
What are your little hints and tips?
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Haha... My gear all set out the night before... my route decided , even of it has to be tweaked...Stick a smile on my face, one step at a time and of course... slow and steady
I try and make it as easy as possible to get myself out of the door. Once I’m running, I usually have a nice time! Faffing and procrastination are my biggest problems.
I have a couple of spare lone front door keys cut so I don’t need to take my whole bunch with the car etc out with me. Much lighter and less jangly!
My running kit is stored all together so it’s really easy to find. I have a pot by the door where my headphones, keys, hair bobbles, anti histamines and sandwich bags (to keep my phone dry) all live so I’m never hunting around for them after I’ve put my trainers on (in theory!) and can go straight out.
I keep my resistance bands, massage balls, foam roller and mat in a box in the living room so as soon as I come in, they’re there to stretch with,
Every time there’s a sale on sporty websites, I check for sports bras in the style I like in my size so I’m not constantly washing kit. That has made life a lot easier! As I’ve picked up bits and pieces, I can make a couple of weeks without having to do a big wash. The last one had eight sports bras and a LOT of pairs of shorts/leggings in it!
Two pairs of running shoes in very wet weather is an absolute game changer. I did my couch to 5k in January last year and it was so wet and miserable that it took ages to get my shoes dry. A second pair was a treat to myself that was so worth it!
You’ll find loads of little ways that work for you as the seasons change. It’s a fun process!
You can stuff them with newspaper which helps but round here, you often end up literally paddling through puddles so it’s ridiculous how wet your shoes get! It’s always nice to have an excuse for more trainers…
yeah done that in the past when I washed mine. Nowadays I leave them close by my dehumidifier and that tends to do the trick but it always feels like a gamble (are they gonna be drive tomorrow?!)
Similarly, I have slimmed down my keyring into just the three keys that are needed to get into and out of the house: porch, mortice lock and latch lock.
nowster 's right about a cap BahamaMama1 . My hair's long enough to be tied back in a ponytail, but wearing a cap holds loose strands of long fringe out of the way, and also keeps the sun out of my eyes.
Fortunately it stayed mostly in place because it hadn't quite unzipped at the top, but when I got home I immediately got searching online for a new one!
Same! I have a weirdly small ribcage but need the high support ones and it’s such a tricky combo! I really like the Runderwear easy on ones when they’re in the sale. Maaree is a new favourite too (also on sale!!). They always seem to sell out in my size so I think they’re a lot of similarly challenged ladies out there.
Love it.... I have only been stuck once... when a white van man tried to drown me with a kerb tsunami..MR OF had to peel me out of everything... ! He had fun I think!
😂😂😂 MrU often has to help with a few clips that I can’t reach with my inflexible shoulders. Getting out of wet kit is horrible. A few weeks ago I stupidly went for a swim straight after a run and forgot to take clean clothes. I had to put my super sweaty kit back on when I got out of the pool. At one point I didn’t think I’d be able to get everything back on again because it kept sticking to me. Won’t make that mistake again!
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