Wk 4 - My treat to myself for giving up smoking and drinking to much wine - a pair of running shoes.

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As the single most lazy person I know it has amazed me how easy it has been to follow this plan and enthusiastic I have become. I did not plan on running, just cutting out he ciggies and wine in the new year as well as loosing a few pounds. I friend mentioned that she was following the plan and I decided to take a look.

On the third of January I struggled to walk for 35 minutes yet today I ran for a total of 16! I pronate (have flat feet) and my knees had started to hurt. I spoke to my mum who is a physio who recommended a pair of new shoes with good arch support and rigid back. I managed to buy a perfect pair that had sixty percent off so I am very happy.

What surprises me most is that my treat for giving up the bad stuff was supposed to be something luxurious not a pair of running shoes!

[greenlegs Graduate]

What a brilliant blog! You are such a good advert for the power of c25k.

And it sounds as though you're even having the nerve to enjoy it! Make the most of those sparkly new shoes now.

[gdeann Graduate]

New trainers rock!!! You will find yourself like a kid in a candy store...first trainers, then running gadgets...then on to running gear! On a good note, you will be treating yourself with nice pressies from the money that use to go to cigarettes and wine! Congratulations and wishing you continued success! Gayle

[rolphie2 Graduate]

That's it you are hooked now bet you can't wait to try them out. Good luck with your next run, no stopping you now

[Jeddahpm Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done. A super healthy treat....how nice

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Only one thing to say "congratulations on quitting the cigs"

[Jimbob74 Graduate]

What an excellent blog, well done and good for you. Keep enjoying your running, it's brilliant. Kelly done

James

[gingernut49 Graduate]

Ha - I celebrated my second run of week 4 by buying some new trainers yesterday. I can't afford super-duper running shoes yet but plan on treating myself to some 'proper' ones when I graduate from C25K.

As I jog at the speed of most people walking I feel these will be okay for now and they are Skechers Sport ones (on special offer) just not fitted to my gait.