I have decided to get another pair of shoes.

So after my drama regarding trainers in October with blisters and unsuitable new shoes after my 10 mile run, I have now run in my brooks ravenna 8 up to 8.5 miles. I feel happy in these so far so as I am aiming for hm distance it was time to get a second pair, just in case! So here they are in a bright shade of pink with aqua and gold! I do have insoles so I guess I will need to move these from pair to pair. Such a lovely reward after my parkrun this morning 😁

[Gabby08 Half Marathon]

Ooooh, snazzy! Love the colour combo. Sensible to rotate two pairs too; I’ve done the same with my Asics 1000 5s.

[Hidden in reply to Gabby08]

Yes the plan is to use these for short runs to break them in whilst using my current pair for longer runs. That way I have two pairs ready for the hm.

[C3PO Marathon]

Good idea! I did something similar back in October. Was so happy with my trainers that I invested in a second pair - just a different color.

[Hidden in reply to C3PO]

These are a different colour to my current black and burgundy pair. I love these vibrant colours!

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

I have those! I love 'em.

[Hidden in reply to Curlygurly2]

I hope we have many happy miles running together, I love them already!

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

I'm sure you will! They are my second pair of Ravenna's, I have the 7's as well, the 8's are even better. Great grip on slippery mud etc, nice snug fit, and soooo pretty!

[Hidden in reply to Curlygurly2]

And a good price as they have launched the ravenna 9!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Very nice! And a good idea on rotating them. Never even thought of that break-in period.

[Hidden in reply to Decker]

I had a drama when I changed trainers before on advise of gait analysis, the first pair really caused progressive ankle pain. I switched back to my usual pronation and they took a few weeks for my feet to get used to. This time I purchased the same and will switch my insoles between them. The new ones go for shorter runs for now while the trusty ones take the longer mileage. I can't be doing all the shoe faffage I had before lol.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

Makes sense. That’s a good strategy.