This is an extension of a circular run around my work place. 4 miles of steep hills. Tough running but very satisfying. The wind came and joined in today.

A kind person has sent me these Jabra Sport Wireless Headphones  to try. So I have been trying them. Which nicely fits in with the beginning of my training for the Chester Half Marathon.  I almost never read the instructions with new gadgets but i am at that age where i do just that and feel comfortable with it like sitting in my pants and watching the news while the neighbours are around.

These headphones use Bluetooth to connect to my Android after i gave them a charge with the…….ahem charger that comes with them. A handy little lightweight case is supplied and it’s better than a case i have been using for the last few runs. The headphones are intergrated with Endomondo Sports Tracker which is the software i have been using for a few months to track my runs  using the GPS on my phone. The headphones fit snugly around my large ears and i like the  shiny strap that you hang around the back of the neck which also helps to stop hecklers because clearly i am listening to tunes and none of there nonsense. Music was clear and crisp and you can also get an audio update from the tracker on how your run is going. I am yet to recieve a call from someone while out running but i dont think i will be able to answer anyway so i will just take there word for it that it does that.

I like them a lot and will be using them a lot.

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to Steph who one a tidy pair of trainers from the competition below. Hope you enjoy them.

My blister has healed up and as such i did a 10km race last Sunday with 800 plus other runners in the Nick Beer 10km around the lovely Great Orme. I have done this race 3 times now and it gets better every year.

Entered the Chester Half Marathon and training starts today.

Why do they make trainers with a metal slot at the back of the heel so that this happens on a 5 miler?

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WIN: a pair of Asics GEL NIMBUS 13 running shoes worth £119.99 with SportsShoes.com.

  If you’re looking for a bit of extra motivation for your runs this winter, then look no further than this competition! Online running gear retailer SportsShoes.com is offering one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of the latest running shoes in Asics’ GEL NIMBUS range. The shoe features:·    

•  Gender Specific forefoot cushioning technology: ensuring total comfort for the wearer
• Personal Heel Fit: guaranteeing a perfect fit around the wearer’s heel
• 3M Reflective: improving footwear visibility when running in low level light
• A-Symmetric Lacing: – a new lacing system that acknowledges the a-symmetry of the foot, following an anatomical profile of the foot and providing excellent fit

… and much more!  

 To enter, submit your top winter running tip as a comment on this post. One winner will be picked at random when the competition closes at 12pm on Friday 10th February. Good luck! 

T’s & C’s

1.  All entries must be made directly by the person entering the competition
2.  Entries made online using methods generated by a script, macro or the use of automated devices will be void
3.  Confirmation of the prize will be made in writing to the winner by Friday 17th February
4. Failure to respond and/or provide an address for delivery, or failure to meet the eligibility requirements may result in forfeiture of the prize