Gait analysis... possibly silly question...

[Mum22boys]

So, I'm very excited as I'm booked in tomorrow afternoon for my very first gait analysis and first proper pair of running shoes. My knees have been a tiny bit achy with the longer distances so decided it was time!

My question is... I usually run on a Saturday morning and it's my longer run... how much actual running do you do in the shop? Is it ok to "run" twice in a day? Should I maybe just dona 5k in the morning?? Am I over thinking this 🤔 😂

[ScottJB Graduate10]

I’ve done it twice and they only had me running for 30-60 seconds, so you’ll be fine.

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I've been twice in Hull and they get you to run on a treadmill for 30-60 seconds and record you on an iPad. They then show you it in slo-mo after to see how you land. Then they'll advise the best pair to match you. I'm no expert at all but some tips are that as your feet swell when you run of through the day then put your actual running socks on from the morning and take your current running shoes with you. I thought I was over pronating but they said I was neutral even though I tend to land inwards. I'd wear your new shoes around the house a bit too to get used to them. Some people take their new shoes on a short run first time out. I got some new ones last week and ran 8 miles in them straight off the bat and it was ok. You could run in them when you get home if you like. Just remember that they may take a bit of getting used to as well. Good luck though!!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

So you should be exited. In the shop they may only have you running on the treadmill for 60 seconds or so. So you'll be okay to do your 5k tomorrow.

Remember and post a photo of your new shoes😁😁

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Unless you go full on Usain Bolt on that treadmill you’re gonna be fine to run after 🤣

[Kat332zz Graduate10]

I think I managed a whole 30 seconds in Runners Need before they pronounced neutral gait. Was a free analysis, so wasn’t expecting too much, but I ended up with an Altra and a Brooks, which are such different shoes it’s ridiculous. Unfortunately I didn’t know better at the time and the shop assistants weren’t giving any advice. Now I know a bit better. Enjoy and I hope you get a pair to suit.

[Bluerockdragon Graduate10 in reply to Kat332zz]

I went to a Runners Need too for gate analysis and ended up with the most boring, slappy, shoes ever (Nike Structure) because I have a significant pronation on the right. I didn't get any advice at all.

I then went to a local store and ended up with a lightly less slappy but equally boring pair of Nike Zoom Span (I do like Nike) and a bit of advice. Then I went on the internet and bought a pair of green and orange Nike Pegasus 36s which are neutral shoes. I've had several pairs of Pegasus in the past.

I love them. I love puting them on and they're not boring. I love the lacing, the feel of them and the racing tongue which I'm sure makes me go faster. I even like the heels which look a bit like boat keels. I've also had no issues with feet, ankles, or shins, or any other part of my body other than my black toenail which is more to do with toe shape than shoes.

The moral of this story is that on paper you might "need" one type of shoe but in reality something quite different may work better for you.

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How exciting, I’m hoping to soon too so a great question to ask, look forward to that photo 😀

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Minimal amount of running, you’ll be fine for any length of run you want to do after. Enjoy your lovely new shoes. Happy running 🤗

[Mum22boys Graduate10]

Thanks everyone 😊

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Good luck and happy shopping!

[OldSpeckledHen]

You’ll only be on the treadmill for a few seconds so don’t worry about running twice!

Good luck, I got some Brooks last Saturday... bloody love them and had two really good runs (some PBs!)

Exciting! Please post pictures!

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to OldSpeckledHen]

I can't believe you run for so little time... it just goes to show it was a silly question 🤣🤣 oooo... I hope my new shoes have the same effect 😉

[OldSpeckledHen in reply to Mum22boys]

No question is a silly question xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

We did one recently and it was just a minutes jog up the road and back while the guy watched

[Wenderwoo]

Exciting! Looking forward to seeing them 😊

[RunWillie Graduate10]

I went for my gait analysis a couple of days after running my first 10k. The chap put me on the treadmill at high speed and left me on for ages whilst he went off to serve another customer 😂 I haven’t run since although am very happy with my new running shoes. I hope your experience was less traumatic and you’ve got lovely new shoes by now 🏃‍♀️

[CaptFrey 60minGraduate]

You might be overthinking it a bit. You do tiny runs on a treadmill In your own shoes I watched a video of my gimpy ankles! Then i was ankle filmed in a neutral shoe then tried a few pairs on - released to trot round car park then when narrowed To 2 pairs a run one of each to decide. So a few runs/trots nothing that will tire you 😁 Best thing I did Just realised since having mine and proper shoes my hip doesn’t hurt anymore 😳

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

No question is a silly question on here Mum22boys. I hope you are now in possession of some lovely new treads. 👟👟

[Mum22boys Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5, I taught for 11 years before the arrival of boy number 2 and I always told my students that there was no such thing as a silly question 😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Seems you’ve got it sorted! Enjoy the new shoes!! 🤩🤩❤️

[hamit Graduate10]

I did the wet foot and the brown paper trick then purchased online I did not want to visit a shop. The shoes are fine.