I haven’t had a holiday in a long time, and I’m annoyed with my ankle preventing me from racing, so I bought new shoes to inspire me for when I’m better, and a short break in a fancy hotel in Seville, for my mental health. 😎
The weather will be nicer too! 😀🌞
Have a wonderful time Brian and wow I love the shoes
Thank you Sola, the weather is perfect there right now. Can’t wait!
We will expect lots of photos when you get back ☺️
Wilco 👍
Excellent work RunBrianRun ! You absolutely must try those shoes on holiday - they are, after all, Seville oranges!
They are very orange aren’t they. Perfect for Seville. 😂 I don’t think I’m brave enough to wander round the streets with these on though.
But you have to... the thought of your preserving them for another day really jars with me! 🤣
Ok cmoi, just for you, I’ll wear them 😀
Right I’ve dug around and found bright orange running socks and shirt. It’s got to be done! I shall Tango Seville!
👏🏃♂️👯♀️🎉
I’ve done it! And here’s proof…
Yes!!! Thank you so much RunBrianRun for humouring me - hope this is just the start of many happy, successful miles in those shoes 😀
Hmm reminds me of a certain film with your name in it where someone says "You lucky, lucky ..." 🤣.
Nice shoes as well, are they Vapers? I have a pair and got PB's in them last year. But my ankles were getting quite sore towards the end of the 10 mile run. So be aware of that with your ankle. They are not too rigid.
Yes, I might have heard of that film. 😂
My 5k PB came in a pair of vaporflys. And yes, they were largely responsible for a posterior tibialis injury that followed. I switched to Adidas adizero pro 2s and they were surprisingly better on my ankles despite the reviews that suggested they were unstable. Anyway, all my distance shoes are now back in their boxes, as I never run more than 400 metres at any one time now. These new shoes are Nike Streakflys, which have a much lower stack and drop, than my other shoes, and are primarily designed as racing shoes for 5 and 10k runners, but actually suit my needs perfectly as training flats for track drills and warmup, prior to donning spikes.
Must... resist... looking... at... shoe... recommendations... (yeah, they look good, maybe in the summer..).
Edit. Actually no to my above comment. I could hardly walk after my last two runs at the end of 22. I wore fast trainers both Alphas and Vapors for the last quarter of the year. I got them because of reading too much into things, but haven't worn them this year and stuck to stability based shoes instead as I have not yet recovered from my injuries and now want to concentrate on the longevity of being able to run and not caring about how fast I can do it. I found running into my mid 50's and I do not want to be in a situation where I am forced to stop because I am trying to beat some stupid PB from a run before.
Sounds very sensible to me.
Do you spend a lot of time watching Kofuzi, Fordy and Believe in the Run YouTube shoe reviews Brian? I do, they’re addictive! I’m this 🙌 close to getting a pair of Saucony Pro 3s, and it’s all their fault!
I never watched those particular ones. My go to was Eddbud a he’s also a muso and has a decent sense of humour and he’s not sponsored. He uses his own earth credits as he calls them. He is largely responsible however for me buying a lot of “extra/just in case”, pairs of shoes 😂
Yeah, Fordy does that to me 🤣 Haven’t heard of Eddbud, could be dangerous to look him up though…
Don’t do it!! 😂
Uh oh…. 🤣🤣🤣
yeah me too, and ed budd and Seth Demoor ☺️🫣
I looked…😬
That was brave! 😂
😂 with one eye shut…😅
Both look very nice RunBrianRun 😁
Cheers OMR They were in the sale. Only colour left 😅
I don’t care about the colour 🙂. My best ever Saucony’s were £28 🏃♀️👍
What a fantastic idea Brian. Those shoes are fabulous and the colour of Seville oranges, so a natural place go! 🍊 Hopefully your ankle appreciates what you’re doing for it. 😀
I hope it does do Cheeky. I’ve had enough now.
Just in case you were starting to feel homesick Brian!
Aww Molly is so cute!!
Sensible too; she was soon back into the warm house! Enjoy your break.
Very cute 😍
We have just got back from a walk in the snow/slush. She loved it! Took a bit of cleaning up though.🙂
Well worth the effort I’m sure 😍
🙂 She has been cleaned up, has eaten her tea and crashed out. What more can a dog ask for.
I bet she loved it! 😍
Wow! You’ll definitely need your sunglasses with those beauties Brian 😎
Enjoy them and the break, you deserve them!
Thanks IP. Can’t wait to get there now.
It has been a while since you bought a new pair of shoes Brian, so I totally understand 😂😅 And as for escaping our weather, why wouldn’t you?!! I’d join you if I could!!! Enjoy ☀️😎
I know TC. Thank you. I can’t actually remember the last time I bought running shoes. I bought spikes though. Lots of spikes 😂
Wow the hotel and the shoes look amazing! I hope you have the best time and that your ankle improves with a bit of warmer weather and tapas. Enjoy 😊!
Thanks Frenc. I hope so too 🤞 The weather there is lovely right now.
I just had a quick look, it looks fabulous 🌞🌞🌞.
It’s lovely here. So much to see still and I’m flying back tomorrow. 😞
Ohhh how lovely! We know how you like new shoes .... and Seville won't be half bad either. Have a wonderful time and here's hoping that ankle heals fast 😊🤞
Thank you, Linda. I’m hoping the break will help with the healing. I’ve also booked a physio for when I get back.
A new pair of running shoes and a holiday - bet you’re feeling better already!👍🙂
Yes Sandra I am feeling great and really looking forward to the break. 😀
Enjoy!🙂
Have a lovely holiday and here's too a fit and healthy ankle. 😊
Cheers o61 🍻 I will relax the training schedule for a few days. 👍
Like the shoes and the holiday plan - have a lovely time and hope you get out in those shoes soon.
Thank you 🙂 I’m going to be more orange than the orangest orange in Seville! 😂
Love those shoes! Definitely won't lose you on a dark night!!😄
It’s the best colour. 😀
Hope some warmth and sunshine will work wonders. Seville is an amazing city - don't walk too far! Enjoy your hols ☀️
Thank you 😊 It’s a beautiful city. I had a tour of the Alcazar palace and then spent the afternoon at the pool and gym. Loving it here.
Lovely photo. You looked very relaxed 😃
Very chilled, thank you Cantstopmenow
Visiting Seville sounds like a great way of charging your batteries Brian, and those orange shoes will remind you every time you put them on. 🍊
Thanks Dexy5 I haven’t been brave enough to put them on yet 😅
I have decided to get another pair of shoes.
Stop beating myself up
Am I kidding myself? 
Feeling more like myself 
70th birthday present to myself -half marathon run
