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Just invested in new running shoes to get over bad back. Great fun at the the Sweatshop in Southampton. Can't wait to try them out. Recommend a visit

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We need a pic of said new shoes please.

It's a must! 😆😆

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What shoes did you get? I can imagine stomach and back exercises would be good for the back but I don't do them. I think all runners are supposed to though to get that strong core you're always hearing about and not run leaning forwards. Hope the shoes help.

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Kds101 in reply to boptillyoudrop49

Hi, Pretty turquoise New Balance with moulded for me insoles. I do Pilates once a week and it does improve the core. The problem seems to be more in the coccyx ( if that's how you spell it!).

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