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May 2017
11:29pm, 8 May 2017
369 posts
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AndrewS
I am doing the same Jenny. If feels like I am learning to run again so I thought that I might as well incorporate some of the CR techniques into it.
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May 2017
8:42am, 9 May 2017
15,018 posts
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jennywren
How is it going so far Andrew? I'm now doing parkrun and a few other runs per week and finding it hard not to go back to my old style.
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May 2017
2:23pm, 9 May 2017
372 posts
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AndrewS
Hey Jenny. It is really hard to unlearn bad habits isn't it?
I haven't really engaged with all the drills properly yet but when running I am really paying attention to my form, alignment and landing on mid/forefoot as much as possible.
I really like the C25K programme and think that it is a great way to re/start because it stops you from doing too much too soon. This is a struggle for me because I am finding the runs really quite easy; I can't wait to get onto the longer runs and shorter breaks.
I'm looking forward to doing Parkruns again because it is the sense of community that I love about running as much as the 'feelgood' factor that you get from the activity 
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May 2017
2:40pm, 9 May 2017
12,881 posts
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Columba
I'm combining the Chi running with run-walking (usually 3:1 or 4:1), and find the frequent walk breaks are good for resetting my running style every few minutes. I'm mostly focusing on the forward-lean and let the legs catch up.
Also, the only running shoes I'm using at the moment have a 4mm heel-toe drop, which encourages midfoot/forefoot landing rather than heels. Anyone else looking at transitioning to flatter shoes?
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May 2017
5:50pm, 9 May 2017
15,019 posts
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jennywren
I've already done that - 4mm drop and lovely soft soles. Merrell Arc - I love them.
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May 2017
10:23pm, 9 May 2017
12,886 posts
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Columba
Thanks for the tip, jennywren. Is there plenty of room in the toe area? I have some funny knobbly toes with some even knobblier toenails.
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May 2017
11:12pm, 9 May 2017
15,020 posts
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jennywren
They're nice and wide in the toe box and narrowish in the instep. Foot shaped I'd say! They are called Merrell Bare Access Arc 5. There's a pair on Amazon for £45, depending on size.
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May 2017
4:25pm, 10 May 2017
12,892 posts
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Columba
*hurries off to Amazon*
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May 2017
4:40pm, 10 May 2017
12,893 posts
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Columba
Can't find any Arc 5s anywhere. There are some Arc 4s, but cost is considerably more.
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May 2017
8:11pm, 10 May 2017
15,021 posts
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jennywren
Oh it might be 4, sorry
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