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Just for fun: Black Friday bargains!

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One of my favourite things about running is buying running kit and I absolutely love a bargain! I thought it might be fun to share our shopping…

Anybody ordered/bought anything they’re pleased with? So far I’ve got a pair of leggings on the way but I’m tempted by some more socks and another sports bra!

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I’ll start with my leggings…they are from Rainbows and Sprinkles and they have guinea pigs on them! What’s not to love!!! I think I must have bought the last pair as they’re now showing as “sold out”.

rainbowsandsprinkles.co.uk/...

Guinea pig print
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Sulley101Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

Love the leggings 😍! I asked for some new running socks and a running belt from the sales for my birthday, which is tomorrow! Looking forward to testing them out at the weekend. 😊

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Sulley101

That’s a very good time to have a birthday! I currently have a basket full of socks on the Stance site but I can’t decide which patterns to buy because I like them all.,,

Happy birthday and enjoy your kit! 🎉🎂🏃‍♀️

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Sulley101Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

Thank you. Happy sock shopping!

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Bruch1Graduate in reply to Sulley101

Happy birthday 🎂

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smokeysmokeGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

I have their fox leggings, they’re so bright and cheerful

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Crolla in reply to MissUnderstanding

Brilliant. I love Rainbow and Sprinkles and just ordered the Flamingo ones for me and pre-ordered a Christmas pair for my daughter. Love the guinea pigs!

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Sax64Graduate

I succumbed to sock shopping too. Bought some Hilly Trail socks, 33% merino to keep my feet toasty warm and comfy for the winter runs ahead.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Sax64

I love those socks! I’ve got some for hiking. Socks make such a difference. Looking forward to your run report for their first wear!

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MrsLydiaWickhamGraduate

Love the guinea pigs! 🤩

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to MrsLydiaWickham

I’m a bit of a crazy guinea pig lady…

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

🍏 I bought a lovely warm pair of running gloves - boring black - but they keep me toasty warm and are very light.. plus phone friendly spot! Will be on the lookout for guinea pig 🐹 ones next time…soo cute

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Annieapple

Running gloves are such a great purchase. Mine look pretty with reflective patterns but they’re not that warm. Enjoy your toasty fingered runs!!

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I've ordered a shocking pink after run jacket..Reebok...trying to resist leggings!!! Failing so far and about to succumb after seeing yours!!!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

That sounds wonderful!! A photo is most definitely needed. Good luck resisting the leggings (or not!!) xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

I did not...Tikiboo have a BLACK Friday 50% off everything sale today!!! Butterfly leggings here we come! OOOPs!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

🦋 They sound amazing 🤩

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

I know!

tikiboo.co.uk/products/butt...

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ToothPickJafahGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

I just had a look on that website and I’m sooooo tempted to get a pair of capri leggings and bra 🙈🙈 thank you for the link!

And those butterfly leggings are cute! 🦋

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to ToothPickJafah

I'm a temptress!!! Go you! I love my Tikiboo gear!!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate

I've been buying up posh frocks 🤣🤣🤣 not running related but leggings and teeshirts and sports bra arrived in the post this morning. Have fun shopping.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun

Ooh I love a posh frock. Sounds like you’ve got an excellent haul there. Enjoy!!

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Jell6Graduate

In the Black Friday sale, but not really a bargain 😬, some Shokz Open Fit earbuds. I have justified them as safer, and that I will replenish my account with any Christmas money I get, so they are really an early Christmas present 🎁 🎄

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Jell6

I’ve got the openrun minis from Shokz and I absolutely love them. Totally agree with the extra safety being worth the investment! Will be interested to see what you think of the earbud version-I haven’t known anyone with those yet. How exciting!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

Me too!!! I have those!

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MeanmommabGraduate in reply to Jell6

Me too!

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Jell6Graduate in reply to Meanmommab

How are you finding them? MissUnderstanding For runs brilliant, some very very minor discomfort where the base of the hooked part sits behind my ear, but I suspect (1), that I will stop noticing this after a few wears, like I don't notice toe posts after a few wears of my flip flops!!!I

(2) that they will conform to my ear shape as the wire apparently has some memory elements.

I have just gone for my first ever walk without having to wear a hat to keep my buds on. It's very liberating. So, so far so good.

Meanmommab expect your review to follow 🤣🤣🤣

Meanmommab profile image
MeanmommabGraduate in reply to Jell6

Actually bought the open move ones and did my first run in them today and they were great - even with glasses and rain!🏃‍♀️👓🌧

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Meanmommab

Excellent! I often wear mine with glasses, a hat and a head torch! Glad they’re working for you 👍

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Bruch1Graduate

I've got 2 Parkrun parkwraps on the way - half price. One for me and one for my sister. A sort of birthday present for me on Monday! 🤭

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Bruch1

They sound lovely-what a great present to yourself and your sister! Happy birthday for Monday!

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MeanmommabGraduate

Can you recommend a sports bra as I am looking for one at the moment?!😁I bought some Shokz which were recommended by someone on here but have yet to try them for running.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Meanmommab

I think it’s really personal to find what fits best. There’s a great podcast here…

bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001sdv9

Sliced Bread looks at sports bras and what makes a good one. Very eye opening! My favourites are from Runderwear, Maaree and Shock Absorber (multi sport version). I struggle to find a small band larger cup combo that’s comfortable and supportive enough. My top tip is when you find one that works for you, buy a few of them!!

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate in reply to Meanmommab

The best run bra I have is a shock absorber ultra run. But the bands run small so you need to go up a size.

Crolla profile image
Crolla

My youngest daughter has almost completed C25k and wanted new trainers for Christmas, so I've bought some Brooks Adrenaline GTS in their BF sale (and a pair for myself)

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Crolla

Brilliant! Congratulations to your daughter on her progress through the programme-that’s lovely to hear. I almost bought those trainers when I got my most recent pair… maybe I should have a look!! Enjoy…new shoes are the best!!

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Sax64Graduate

Had a delivery this morning of a last minute Black Friday bargain from Nike. Can't believe these were £40 less than I paid in the summer! As I don't need them yet, they're boxed up till I do.

Nike Structure 25s
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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate in reply to Sax64

😍😍😍😍 Those are lovely!! Wishing you many happy miles together! My leggings arrived a couple of days ago and I’m super pleased with them…

Guinea pig leggings
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Sax64Graduate

Super cute

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