Shoe problem solved

Isn't she lovely? Yes, my friends, this is a picture of one of the new running shoes I was forced to buy earlier today.

And I think it is a she because I'm assured it (and its friend) will keep me upright when I'm dying for another drink after making a mouth of myself for several hours in front of a big crowd (work it out).

Thanks to Steven at Shoes Unlimited in Bradford for doing me such a generous deal - just the latest of many acts of human kindness I've been on the receiving end of this week.

Now for the road test - seven and a half miles tonight...