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Sports Shoes – Nike Lady

November 11, 2014

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As some of you may remember, I’ve been trying to change my lifestyle for some time, which culminated with acquiring a pair of running shoes a while ago. (Shocking, I know!) I have gone running a few times but noticed that some of the clothes I have been wearing wasn’t particularly adequate or that comfortable to do sports in. As I’ve never been very sporty, I never really bothered to look too much into it, besides a few pairs of seamless socks and the trainers. Recently I discovered the real need for a sports bra, because boobage. Yeah, I suppose that running while holding your boobs in place is not a good look, not to mention practical.

This is where SportsShoes.com come in. I was offered £90 credit to try the service and the prices on it are so good, I got myself a full kit: socks, compression leggings, gloves, sports bra, shorts and a long sleeve top, all from Nike. I have shown this to a few people that take running a lot more seriously and they agreed the promotions on the site are good and worth checking.

So, now that I have the full kit there really is no excuse to not go running. The garments are so comfortable, I might start wearing them on other occasions too – maybe when I decide to go all health goth!

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How to improve your life

October 25, 2013

Not that I would want to turn this into a fitness or dieting blog but the fact is that I’m not happy with my body and the way it’s been functioning. When I lived in Lisbon 3 and a half years ago I walked everywhere. Walking was not only necessary to get to places but also a pleasure. I lived in a very central area so walking around was something I did often, to meet with friends, go shopping, etc.  I also walked home from the office every day, and that equated to at least 2 miles. I also went dancing almost every weekend, which can be a workout in itself. I ate well and didn’t really have to deprive myself of anything.

Then I moved to England. I was told by a few friends that I would most likely gain weight and at the time I didn’t believe them. Nonsense! I thought. Well, turns out that they were right. Not only I gained weight (about 1 stone of it) but most importantly I lost any semblance of fitness I had and trust me, it wasn’t a lot. I don’t think my diet has changed all that much – chips and chocolates are everywhere in this country but I rarely touch them as I’m not that fussed. What changed was that I stopped walking.

I live in a small rural town and to be honest, there isn’t much to see. By the time I leave work at 5 the only places that are open are the pubs, the 24 hour supermarket and not much else. There are nice countryside trails to explore but to do it you have to drive there. As you know, I don’t own a car and I wouldn’t do it on my own or after dark anyway. So as you see, not a lot of places to walk around (not to mention that the cold here is a real bitch during most of the year!). Walking was once an enjoyable experience and now it’s just boring.

So I am now trying to lose weight (don’t tell me that I am not fat, I know I am not, I just want to lose what I gained and feel myself again) and get back into feeling fitter and more energetic. I don’t appreciate that when I finally spend a day walking somewhere, all I want to do is fall asleep and it takes me a day to recover.

Recently I felt so much stress I felt like running to release it but decided against it due to not having the proper footwear (unbelievable, right?). You see, I had a bad experience running with the wrong shoes a few years ago – my knees were hurting for 2 weeks and that’s not good as once the knees go you’re screwed for the rest of your life. It was a real shame as going out running along the river with Caroline was extremely enjoyable!

Last week I decided to not buy another pair of heels and invest in a decent pair of running shoes. I went to the local Sports Direct shop (one of the few shops that stays open after 5) and bought myself these Adidas Kanadia babies. I love them and I’m going to try running once again. Wish me luck!