One of my main aspirations for this new blog is to keep it simple. I have variously been described as ‘detailed’ and ‘verbose’, but as this blog is purely for fun I’m going to try and eliminate unnecessary chatter and keep updates regular rather than lengthy. I’ve probably already written too much. So here goes. June begins!
Outside the store... Where are those satellites!? Today, Salomon came to Up & Running in Manchester (A specialist running workshop where I’m lucky enough to get a few weekend hours here and there) on their CityTrail tour! We got to try out various shoes on a 2.5k jaunt round the Castlefield/canal/Deansgate area in Manchester. My favourite were the Sense Mantra; really comfy yet still light weight! I also spoke to a super physio about a ‘probably nothing not even a niggle really’ who informed me that I am infact a pronator, not a neutral runner, but as I am a forefoot striker this wouldn’t be picked up in conventional gait analysis. She explained how this has caused tightness in my IT band and some aches in my 1st metatarsal! Ah ha! Following this advice, I spoke to Matt at SuperFeet who was also at the event and he helped me find some insoles to keep me going until I can get along to a podiatrist for a proper assessment. Thank goodness I have managed to identify the issue before I get myself a proper injury!
A great event, a really enjoyable day, sunny, and I managed to catch up with loads of people, some of whom I know would be attending and some of whom made a lovely surprise! It was especially good to bump into a couple who I had spoken with last Monday at the Southport Sandgrounder, where I unexpectedly finished as first female (second overall)! Apparently I’ve become something of a Z-list celebrity in Southport and have featured in more than one conversation! Blimey!
In the interests of keeping it brief, that’s June 1st done and dusted. Only 29 more to go!
A great event, a really enjoyable day, sunny, and I managed to catch up with loads of people, some of whom I know would be attending and some of whom made a lovely surprise! It was especially good to bump into a couple who I had spoken with last Monday at the Southport Sandgrounder, where I unexpectedly finished as first female (second overall)! Apparently I’ve become something of a Z-list celebrity in Southport and have featured in more than one conversation! Blimey!
In the interests of keeping it brief, that’s June 1st done and dusted. Only 29 more to go!
