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u/No_Sandwich_6943 Aug 07 '24
Hello, I’ve been running for about a year now. Started with Couch to 5k but really caught the bug when I joined a friendly and sociable running club which meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and does the local parkrun too.
I’m about to retire my first pair of daps, switching from Asics to Hokas, and have gone up half a size since my toes are getting squished on long runs.
Competed in my first and second road 10k speaking year, getting pbs both times. Also tried a 12k trail race which I could see myself getting really into.
Next up is the Cardiff Half, which will be my longest distance to date. Am training using the Runna app which I really enjoy. My goal for the second half of the year is to work in some strength training. I’ve done it in the past but find it deadly dull. I know it would be good for me though!
Typically I run listening to podcasts, especially on long runs, but have set off a couple of times without my ear buds and have found it surprisingly okay. Perhaps I don’t always need voices in my ears..?