Start with a 5k and if all goes well extend from there. Eight years ago I took some new shoes out for a 30km run. Felt great until the next day. Achilles tendons were so sore. Took months to recover and I ended up walk/running my first marathon in Chicago. Lesson learned.

Last week it told me that my run was slower than my normal effort likely due to the hills, it was pretty much flat 🤦 It was probably slower because it was my first warm weather run in 6 months at 30°C.

I usually do Two Bays 28km in Jan, but I'm coming back from a little injury running holiday so won't be able to qualify in time. Need a sub 2:15 half marathon by mid Dec and that's not going to happen.

I'm from NZ but only found running relatively (9 years ago) recently. I do like running there, no worries about whether that stick is a snake. 🐍 😱

😂This one was always going to move but sometimes you come across a large male who isn't going to move. Best not to run at them. Just go around.