So I've found lately that I'm getting some pain on my right side, mostly in the glute and lower back.  I've also noticed that after about 35 mins or so my right foot is starting to go numb. I've tried loosening the laces on that shoe to no avail. I'm thinking that maybe my shoes are to small. I'm in...

12k done this morning.
A funny thing happened in London today, haven't seen anything like it in over a week. There was this big yellow ball in the sky... Very strange but I'm not complaining

Nothing for today. A bit of rest I suppose after just shy of 10k last night before work.(longest for me yet) all this wind and rain in London passes soon.

I suppose dressing warmer would help, but it's the running into the strong wind that I find the worst. I'll just have to find all those down wind routes in London haha

Well, I'm doing it, 2 days in a row running, I downloaded the Nike + app and ran yesterday and today 5.11 and 4.63km. I don't know how you all do it. It was cold, 7, very windy 35+km/h and cold rain, not heavy but still noticeable. Just wanted to give props to all who run rain or shine!! Not sure ho...

Thanks for all the help. In London there is both a running room and a runners choice, as it turns out the girlfriend just told me were going to both today. (she wants new stuff too, but she doesn't get a gift card, haha). I'll definatly see how both places go and keep you all updated. Thanks again!

So I'm a little lost with the whole buying shoes thing. Running/training/minimalist/racing... No idea what I need  As it turns out if I raise $300 for this race I'm in oct 30 I get $150 gift card at one of the running stores here in London, and since I'm always up for helping charities and love free...

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!
I'm already readin tonnes of other posts and am really liking this site. I'm sure I'll be looking for advice and be askin lots of questions. Hopefully I don't get too annoying.
Jo-Jo, my dog is a French bulldog named Rufus.
And, it's London Ontario.

Just a little about me and unorthodox and sudden interest in running. I live in London and I'll admit I'm by  no means in good shape, I smoke, I party and used to hate running, but, I'd like to have a more active lifestyle. It's been years since I've played any sports and I used to play hockey 3-4 t...