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Sandie1961Graduate10
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Iโ€™ve been dithering around with the idea of going for gait analysis for quite some time, but after a trip to the podiatrist with my really not nice feet and to the chiropractor about the niggle in my inner right knee and left glute, I was told in no uncertain terms that it really would be a good idea. So off I went today to the Lincolnshire Runner. I have definite pronation, more pronounced in my right than left foot, hence the right knee twinge. Tried on about 7 pairs of shoes and with the ยฃ15 gait fee knocked off and a further 10% discount, I reckon my new Hokas are going to be worth it. Lovely chap in the LR - ended up comparing parkrun experiences and he gave me some recommendations for further tourism. First, though, vineyards here we come to try them out. Happy running lovely friends ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Dowat profile image
DowatGraduate10

Lovely shoes. loving the colour. I love my Hokaโ€™s. Hope you have many happy runs with them.

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

I like a story with a happy ending! I overpronate because my feet are fastened on to my legs incorrectly. Trust me to have Friday afternoon feet! Great for breaststroke swimming, but otherwise a confounded nuisance. Stability shoes sorted me out last June. Good investment...may they take you on many happy runs and, crucially, bring you back without niggles!๐Ÿ˜Š

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚ Iโ€™ll let you know when Iโ€™ve given them a workout!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Ooo Sandie what lovely beauties! I hope they help you run even faster than you do already! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Still trying for that sub 30 5k - if I walk up the hill behind our house and run down, maybe I might. Going to use it to finally risk hills too ๐Ÿ˜ซ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Go you! ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€

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FlyingredGraduate10

They look really great. Congratulations and many miles happy running in them!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Sassy, sassy,sassy..Happy Running Ky friend and have a super run through those vineyards..maybe a small glass of wine too? Xxx

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

You never know Floss! We have 14 different vineyards in walking distance so it would be rude not to ๐Ÿ˜‚

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

My thoughts exactly..simply churlish !! X

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Dexy5Graduate10

Happy running in your new shoes Sandie. Vineyards? Are you off in your campervan?

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

Off to our house in the Dordogne, which is a converted wine store! But also taking the van and are going to motor round to Santiago de Compostela. Back at the end of June, in time for Stratford parkrun in July!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

My favourite place..hoping to he in Le Bugue next year.. sigh sigh..This is when I am missing the tin tent! Xx

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

If you do, weโ€™ll have to have a run together ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

I love it... and I ran there even before I was a proper runner:)

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Oh how wonderful, Sandie . Do have a brilliant time a la France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท and Iโ€™m sure youโ€™ll enjoy a few glasses of vin rouge ๐Ÿท๐Ÿท

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

More of a white wine person tbh but there is some very nice local Sauvignon blanc at โ‚ฌ5 a bottle ๐Ÿ˜‹

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theoldfellowโ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Santiago is great, but you really ought to walk....

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Seriously, good you got the Gait analysis, and the new shoes. Have a great time.

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply totheoldfellow

Yes I know and Iโ€™m sure we will walk into the town. We will have the aged mutt with us though (13 year old cocker spaniel), who is the perfect excuse not to exert ourselves too much ๐Ÿถ Really looking forward to it though, as we havenโ€™t been to northern Spain before.

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Oooh lovely shoes ๐Ÿ˜˜ Happy, injury-free running in them.

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you IP! Iโ€™m hoping they will stop my twinge becoming a pain. They are incredibly bouncy!

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Jell6Graduate10

Sandie I have Hokas too. They certainly worked for me, although I think yours are better looking than mine ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toJell6

They are rather nice arenโ€™t they? Match my running leggings too - not like me to be coordinated ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

They look fab, I'm really curious to try Hokas... they do look very comfy! Happy new shoes!! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ˜

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toGoGo_JoJo

They are very comfy. Tried 7 pairs and these just felt right ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Deals1Graduate10

Ooohhh I like!!

Hope they bring many happy miles.

๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toDeals1

Thank you. Iโ€™m sure they will ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

Gotta love the shoe porn! Enjoy testing them in the vineyards, and have a nice glass of grape juice after.

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

Absolutely! A 5k equates to a couple of glasses of vino huh?

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Absolutely... my daughter does parkrun for ice cream... I run it for a couple of glasses.

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ˜‹

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damienairAdministrator

They are seriously nice shoes. Happy running in them.

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uncle_wiggy

Hey Sandie, so glad you you got on well at LR, shopping online is OK for some things but you can't try 7 pairs & get that level of analysis & advice unless you go to a place like LR! My final 2 pairs came down to hokas or brooks when I was there, could have so easily purchased both but I resisted the naughty credit card angel in my ear!

Wishing you many happy, injury free miles in them ๐Ÿ‘

Remember that 5k equates to 3 larger glasses after conversion into euros, and an additional glass due to brexit! ๐Ÿฅ‚

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply touncle_wiggy

They were really good - amazing how different shoes can feel when youโ€™re running in them. Still hate treadmills even if only for analysis purposes! I like your calculation Wiggy ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Walshy3Graduate10

I got Hokas after a gait analysis,theyโ€™ve def made a difference to my running, health to run in them xx

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toWalshy3

Iโ€™ll report back after my first run in them!

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grumpyoldgirl

Ooh lovely Sandie! Must be something in the air, I finally got new shoes too, I'll post a piccie later (apparently Baddiethepirate comes and makes you walk the plank if you don't. Or something like that.) Here's to new shoes! ๐Ÿฅ‚ And a few of these ๐Ÿฅ while you're there, I suspect!?! Have a fabulous time.

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Ooh, good for you! Yep, new shoes and bling require photos ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ… Look forward to drooling over yours ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Carlosbrown

They will serve you well. I'm just waiting for the Brooks Glazyrin 17 to be on sale.

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Wimborne

New shoes โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ. Flying feet Sandie ๐Ÿ˜€

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toWimborne

Going to try them out tomorrow Wimborne . I will need a run after 14 hours travelling to the Dordogne ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

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Glynis1Graduate10

After a gait analysis in Truro while on holiday I too bought a pair of Hokas, I love mine and they have made a big difference. Happy days ๐Ÿ˜

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RowersGraduate10

Ooh I got new shoes after gait analysis - and my first treadmill experience - today. A big shout out to Runners Retreat in Marlow for their help. While I was there a lady got some Hokas too. Mine are Miyuno though and like you i tried on several pairs before i got to them. When i work out how to add a photo, I'll try to do that. Hope they work out great.

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate10

Hope your new shoes have enjoyed their inaugural run?! I have Hokas too but yours are much snazzier. So glad I got them, I need the stability too and they haven't disappointed me. Bonnes vacances en Dordogne! X

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