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New trainers. Why is it the first few runs are always rough?

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Got new trainers this weekend. almost identical to the ones I've been wearing but obviously not worn so not the perfect shape yet and with loads more grip! I had achy calf's and just the feel of my run was different. I know it will feel better but I just want to say... I hate new trailers. Why can't my old one (with holes) last forever????

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They're a bit like leather gloves. I've had a pair I use for driving, over 20 years old, hubby bought me a new pair, they are tucked in a drawer!!! When ever I've bought new running shoes I walk in them for about 3 x 5K's to get them broken in. I also never leave it to the last minute to buy, just in case I have problems with new ones I can at least fall back on old faithful's then. Happy new shoe runnings.

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mustgetthinGraduate in reply toOldgirl

Still have my old faithful's! They have not totally fallen apart yet. May use them for the next run until I get used to my new ones

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You could try wearing your new ones around the house for a few days before going out running in them - might help?

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Oh no! Not what I want to hear! I treated myself yesterday to some lovely new Brooks Ravennas (I had just completed W6R1 so felt extremely entitled to them!) and I am so excited about wearing them tomorrow evening for R2. They seem such a perfect fit, having had my gait analysis done (I'm very wonky, it would seem!) and I was sure I would fly in them - maybe/maybe not, I shall find out tomorrow! Happy running mustgetthin - I think we are roughly at the same stage xx

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mustgetthinGraduate in reply toSpanner67

You'll be fine. I have been running on very little grip and I found I was almost tripping myself up. I have had these trainers for two years and should have replaced them ages ago but wanted to make sure I could get back into running first. I know in a week or so they will mould to the shape of my feet and I'll be fine. Today I just felt clumsy!

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Hang on to your excitement! When I got new shoes (also Brooks) I had no problems wearing them for the programme without needing to break them in first. You may well fly tomorrow. Good luck, enjoy new shoes. Best wishes.

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mustgetthinGraduate in reply toSpanner67

How did you get off on W6 R2? x

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