So let’s assume my injury had me at 20% capacity. With a couple of days of slight improvement, I feel like im about 50% of the way back now. But thats still a loooooong way from feeling like I can go for a decent run again.
Nursed it again today. It felt ok. But still really tender. Ok enough that I thought, “hmmm I could probably go 2km today nice and slow”. It’s this sort of thinking that got me into this mess! So I pulled the pin at 1.5km again, just the bare minimum.
Lets talk gear.
Picked up some new items that arrived this week.
Shorts
Aero 5" Shorts
Havent run in these yet, but my word do they fit well and feel great. The reviews did not lie. I bought a medium, and im happy with that.
Socks
Vectr Ultralight No Show Compression Socks
Have only tried these on as well. But didnt really like them. I underestimated the “compression” aspect of the title. They are really tight on foot. I popped a shoe on, and it felt kinda slippery underfoot. I seem to feel this with different sock types. Depending on the innersole of the shoe, I can slip around inside the shoe. Weird. I’ll try these out, but they felt weird on foot. Almost too small. Bought a large here as per recommendations for a US10 foot.
Singlets
Light Speed Tech Singlet
LOVED how this felt on. Just what im looking for. Lightweight, soft to the touch. I really dont like singlets that feel like a solid t shirt without arms. I want lightweight for the hot conditions here. This feels great. Only problem is, the Medium I ordered was way too tight. Maybe I have a weird body. Or maybe the sizing sucks. So ive re-ordered a Large and an X-Large. Should have those next week. Excited to try this top. For some reason, how my top feels on can impact how comfortable I feel on the run to a large degree.
Perform VapourFLX Tank – Pastel Turquoise Marl
Bought the above from LSKD a week or so ago. Again, LOVE how this feels on skin. But, the only teeny weeny issue….. The fabric absolutely shredded my nipples!!
I read some reviews, and there were a sprinkling of people who said it did the same, but I thought, maybe they are weird. Turns out, im weird too. I had to almost call for a ride home the first time I wore it. Ive had 3 attempts, all 3 times I nearly bled out (exaggerating, but it felt like it). It feels slightly better each time as my nipples grow a better defence system. I really do want to wear this top, great colour, great fit, great feeling. Bought a medium in this. Mens clothing is getting like women’s. A medium is about 2 sizes different across brands. Annoying. Great top though, id like to buy more if the nips allow it.
Shoes
Still getting plenty of work in in the Superblast whilst Im just on recovery runs. Starting to feel like they are breaking in. Not that I thought they needed it, but they do feel ‘nicer’ each time I use them.
My last run before injury was in the New Balance SC Elite V4. Had a great run, looking forward to getting out in those again.
Next shoes on the purchase list:
- New Balance Rebel V4
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
Good times ahead!
