The Emperor's new shoes

It was heartening to see, on the day of England's first World Cup match, lots of customers in a running shop.

I got my first pair of specialist running shoes today - handpicked for my feet.

Apparently, I've got slightly flat feet (good excuse for the bad dancing!) and I tend to overpronate when I run. I knew that already, so it was good to have that confirmed. My new shoes have cushioning to hold my arches in place and they feel good on.

The next run should be easier, faster and hopefully, pain free.