Week 2 run 3

[HAPPYPLODDER18]

So I went out this morning to do the last run of week 2 and BOOM it was absolutely horrid and I know why . I changed brand of trainers and they did not agree with me , these different brand I got have little to no drop on them unlike my brooks which have 12mm drop . I felt like I was being tipped up and then everytime I tried to run my calves killed and seized up due to the trainers being too soft and not supportive or strong enough. I managed week 1 in my old brooks easy but obviously they felt apart .

SO I’ve re ordered my usual brand which I know I CAN run in and I have decided to REPEAT Week 2 when they arrive . It makes sense .

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🤗 yes trainers make such a difference. Keep up some strength & flex in between which will help you achieve your running goals. We love photos of new shoes so do make us happy when they arrive 🤣

healthunlocked.com/strength...

[HAPPYPLODDER18 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Don’t they just . I stupidly swayed from my brooks I’ve always worn I was like I need a new brand . But didn’t realise the new ones I did week 2 in were not suitable at all. I need a good mm drop for my foot needs . Hey ho . Lesson learned . Always do strength I love it and need to get back to yoga as well . Hey ho . My brooks I re ordered have now been dispatched so until they come I won’t run

[Teacher23 in reply to HAPPYPLODDER18]

I have Mizuno trainers and its like running in slippers-so comfortable. When mine need replacing I think I will stick with these after reading your post!

[HAPPYPLODDER18 Graduate in reply to Teacher23]

Sounds like a plan I was stupidly thinking my regular ones where no good as the heels went on the inside first pair that did that out of about 8 pairs of brooks I’ve owned. Also I didn’t realise I had that pair for over 2 years so I did some miles in them no wonder they fell apart and didn’t feel tight . Wish I never changed brand but that’s the thing I’m running you learn from these mistakes . I’m sticking to what I know as way back when I had my gait analysis done (when I came out of recovery from fracturing it during a run ) the run shop run by top elite knowledgeable runners they recommended brooks for me after seeing how I ran . So brooks it will always be for me .

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate]

Having the right shoes makes all the difference, like Annieapple says please share a photo of the new ones with us

PS love Brooks too!

[HAPPYPLODDER18 Graduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Yup silly me for changing brands hey so back to brooks adrenaline gts 23’s

My brooks I’ve ordered I’ve always ran in adrenaline gts

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate in reply to HAPPYPLODDER18]

They're what I've got, except mine are bright orange (well they were when they were new and clean!)😂

[HAPPYPLODDER18 Graduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Funnily enough my last pair were bright orange they just went on the heels (inside wear) resulting in blisters . And I had them over 2 years. Haa I hate getting new trainers dirty

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Happy feet... essential... go with what you know is right for you! I once strayed momentarily... and they gave me a Tigger Bounce. I use them for walking now

[HAPPYPLODDER18 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yea that’s so true isn’t it .

[drl212 Graduate]

Sounds like a very sensible plan! All the best with your redo of Week 2!!

[HAPPYPLODDER18 Graduate in reply to drl212]

Thanks drl212 soon as the brooks arrive I’m back doing it .

[NikkiB70]

Good luck running the 2nd week again. You will smash it. The right footwear is key to prevent injury and allow you to run freely.