Things I Didn't Own 12 Weeks Ago

[John_W]

"Things I Didn't Own 12 Weeks Ago"

1x new running watch (Garmin FR235 - on order)

2x new pairs running shoes (Asics & Hokas)

2x new pairs running tights/pants (Nike & Ronhlls)

1x new hoodie

1x new kit bag

1x exercise mat (new arrival)

1x foam roller (new arrival - calves/Achilles)

2x pairs compression socks (new arrival - calves/Achilles)

1x microwaveable bean bag (Achilles)

1x KT 'Rock Tape' (Achilles)

1x running belt

1x Body Glide

1x scruffy Asda plastic bag filled with various SIS/OTE/High5 gels & assorted running fuels

3x Half Marathon race medals (with 2x t-shirts)

1x manky toe-nail (lifting off)

+ 2x Physio and 1x podiatrist appointments (with 1x orthoses adjustment)

and as you might have sussed ...

1x Achilles niggle

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Good lord! Who said running was a cheap sport?

Stupid Achilles

[John_W Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Big frightening when you look at it like that... add in the cost of transport to/from London, accommodation etc.

[misswobble Marathon]

Oh dear, another one on the slippery slope 😁

[misswobble Marathon]

You could save money and use Vaseline 😁

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

What, no deep heat?

[C3PO Marathon]

Impressive! I always laugh when I read books that say that running is so cheap. Not for me.

[John_W Marathon]

Crazy isn't it?

[ancientrunner Half Marathon]

Did you win the lottery!!!

[Lordi Marathon]

Yeah, they always say running is cheap, you just need a pair of pumps...

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

Ha! When I started I took up running as a cheap sport because I already owned a sports bra and a pair of trainers

Your list is very impressive but I don't like the toenail, the physio, the podiatrist and especially the achilles I suspect your bank manager may not like your list either.

[ju-ju- Marathon]

What a fabulous shopping list..... I know which things I’d rather leave off.... I hope the microwaveable bean bag , KT tape and expensive appointments are helping with the Achilles purchase?

[HeleneCorsa]

That's quite a haul! I am loving the medals etc., less keen on the Achilles-related stuff but hoping it's all helping.

By the way, how are you getting along with your Hokas? Which ones do you have?