Well, it’s the day after my first run with my new Asics Gel GT-2130’s (without my orthotics) and I can still walk OK!

My ankles feel slightly stiff on the inside but other than that I think all is OK. The pain I’ve been having inside my calfs over the last few weeks has also subsided - so on the whole I’m feeling pretty good.

I’ve just spent about an hour stretching and using the foam roller so I should be good enough for a run tomorrow. I’m up early tomorrow to go on a business trip, so I’m going to have to dig dip to force myself on to a treadmill in the hotel’s gym tomorrow night.

My first run without my orthotics since before Christmas (6 weeks ago), and with my brand new pair of Asics Gel GT-2130’s.

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I feel I’ve been making good progress with moving from a heal strike to midfoot strike recently, and my impulsive nature took control of me yesterday as I decided to go to a local Sweatshop to take a look at the Saucony Fastwitch 3 performance shoes. However, the purchase didn’t really end up as I thought it would…

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