Making the investment...

So, I followed your advice, went to a running specialty store, had my gait tested, and bought the proper shoes. I even invested in some blister resistant socks. 😁🙄

I am sooo ready for wk 1 run 3 tomorrow.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I like those running shoes and the socks to match as well, you will enjoy many happy hours running in them.

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan! I read your profile and wow!!! 10miles!? That is super inspiring.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Hidden]

👍 🏃🏾

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Excellent !

Love the shoes 😁

That's a good start to your C25k 😁👍

[Hidden in reply to Instructor57]

Sooo Excited! 🤗

[Peter44 Graduate]

Very nice kit, your lucky to have shops open, apart from food shops, we're all closed over here! 😂

[Hidden in reply to Peter44]

Some are open, but even at this specialty store, you can't just go in, you have to make an appointment. But, yes...I'm so happy I got in.

[Hidden]

Ooh I like those shoes. You did the right thing buying the correct footwear.

You're well and truly ready - enjoy👍🌈😊

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

👍

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Love those shoes! You’ll be flying tomorrow 😀

[Hidden in reply to Jools2020]

I hope so! Haha.

[Rennur Graduate]

I kept putting off gait analysis. Now the shops are closed, I am desperate to get it done. Silly billy.

You have convinced me.

[Rennur Graduate in reply to Rennur]

Are the socks waterproof too?

[Hidden in reply to Rennur]

🤔 don't think so. It says "thermo regulator, hand linked toe seam, dry-mo footed, enhanced elastic bands, high heel tab, reinforced heel and toe." 🤷‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Rennur]

Yes! Do it! 😄

[RedheadedOne Graduate]

Good job! The right shoes make a HUGE difference.

Socks are wonderful things to invest in, too. I have running socks that are literally a decade old and they are still wonderful.

[Hidden in reply to RedheadedOne]

I agree! I am sooo excited to have blister resistant socks! 😂🤣

[Teresafaith Graduate]

The best investment I've made this year are the gait analysis and great shoes and socks- felt like I was springing on air in the shop. This was a priority before I even started C25k- as I have arthritis, plantar fasciitis and s partial tear in a ligament from years of standing and over- pronating - hairdressing for 40 plus years had crippled my feet and back!. My 'go faster' shoes and socks have got me to week 9 - and I can't thank the sports shop enough for all their advice and great kit and fitting expertise. Go run!

[Hidden in reply to Teresafaith]

Yes! I can feel the difference already!

[Teresafaith Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Speedy shoes and socks!- no stopping you now!

[Hidden in reply to Teresafaith]

😂🤣

[GailXrunning Graduate]

You are sooo ready for ace-ing the entire programme!! 🤣

[Hidden in reply to GailXrunning]

I hope so!!! 🙏

[Buddhagal Graduate]

WoW...look at this!! The gal means business👍👍. Go faster trainers and go faster socks 😁😁😁. Fantastic TanyaS...what a wonderful investment. Enjoy many many pleasurable hours of running. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🙋

[Hidden in reply to Buddhagal]

Thank you my friend! I intend to.

[Lonmayloon Graduate]

Hello TanyaS, with that kit you’ve already knocked 5 minutes off your 5k time. 😀

Leaving that aside, run slowly, take the rest days and enjoy the journey.

[Hidden in reply to Lonmayloon]

Yes! This morning my sneakers felt so amazing I did catch myself running faster than I should. Then, I remembered all the great advice on here and sloooowed down. Lol.