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Things That Gladden The Heart

Convincing myself to go out for a run this morning in the snow. I started Couch to 5k on 5th Jan and decided that I would run 6 days a week with Sunday as a rest day. I'm not following it strictly and am repeating the runs from each week until they are comfortable and I feel ready to move on to the next week. In the past I would have found an excuse not to go out this morning but pleased with myself that I went out despite the weather.
 
They are Brooks Revel 3. I wasn't familiar with the brand but my mate who's into running recommended them. They were 30-something % off on Pro Direct Running.

I just ran another 5k, and managed 26:25, so not as quick but that's still my second quickest ever, so it was no fluke - they really are good trainers.
I had brooks adrenaline before, they were good! Then the next year they changed them and were awful. Went to adidas and now on Saucony.

I get fitted once and pay full price, then I buy the same shoe probably twice before getting another fitting. Am on my 3rd pair of the same saucony now, so am off to the shop when they re-open! I fancy trying Nike, On, NB and the new saucony.. But I go in blind basically and buy what feels the best.
 
I had brooks adrenaline before, they were good! Then the next year they changed them and were awful. Went to adidas and now on Saucony.

I get fitted once and pay full price, then I buy the same shoe probably twice before getting another fitting. Am on my 3rd pair of the same saucony now, so am off to the shop when they re-open! I fancy trying Nike, On, NB and the new saucony.. But I go in blind basically and buy what feels the best.
I don't consider myself 'into' running enough to spend loads on it. I play a bit of tennis and badminton too (when we were allowed!) so I need a good all purpose trainer, and these seem to be a good fit for that. Usually I would go to a shop and try some on at least, but my previous trainers had practically fallen apart and with shops mostly shut I had to just wing it and order these online in a 10 - luckily they fit really well. I usually get away with a 10 in most footwear and if not just post it back and ask for a half-size either way.
 
I had brooks adrenaline before, they were good! Then the next year they changed them and were awful. Went to adidas and now on Saucony.

I get fitted once and pay full price, then I buy the same shoe probably twice before getting another fitting. Am on my 3rd pair of the same saucony now, so am off to the shop when they re-open! I fancy trying Nike, On, NB and the new saucony.. But I go in blind basically and buy what feels the best.
When you do go, and if the shop stocks them, have a look at the Under Armour range, they are producing some quality footwear.
 
Hearing the news this morning that those 70 & over will from today, start getting their invitation to have a vaccination. Then hearing that Mrs B's best friend (who's 73) got a text today inviting her to book her jab and has got a slot for tomorrow. To me, seems to indicate things are progressing quite well on that front ...
 
email from my dental insurance telling me I'm getting an amazon e-voucher as compensation for loss of access to dentists.

I await - but I am not holding my breath in expectation of much more than a few quid. I didn't ask but obviously plenty have - and so...but a bit like finding a tenner in a jacket not worn for a while. :)
 
email from my dental insurance telling me I'm getting an amazon e-voucher as compensation for loss of access to dentists.

I await - but I am not holding my breath in expectation of much more than a few quid. I didn't ask but obviously plenty have - and so...but a bit like finding a tenner in a jacket not worn for a while. :)
My wife had the same recently , she got a voucher for £35 i think
 
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