Trainers

[beckycrich2]

Advice please - I need to buy some trainers - I am just about to start week 5 and I just don't know where to start!?

[Rignold]

Go to a running shop. They will advise you. They will give you gait analysis (if they don't, go elsewhere.) tell them your budget. Take their advice.

[Hidden in reply to Rignold]

Rignold is spot on. Your feet are your foundation for running, you don't want to end up with ill-fitting shoes, as you will do your body more harm than good. Take along your old trainers so you can feel the difference.

[accidentalrunner Graduate]

Definitely go to a running store, but I would also recommend Karrimor D30 - they're working great for me and didn't break the bank (unlike a lot of running shoes) ☺️☺️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to accidentalrunner]

But we're they fitted after a gait analysis?

What suits one runner may be wholly inappropriate for another. Go to a reputable running shop not a discount sportswear shed.

[Slinkymalinki Graduate]

Very important to get sound advice from well trained staff who are runners themselves & have seen every possible foot shape & gait. Your shoes are the most important part of your running kit!

[EleanorL Graduate]

I would highly recommend going to a store that does gait analysis. They will then guide you as to the best brand / fit for you. I only wish I had done this earlier as I would've avoided a nasty ankle injury caused by poorly fitting trainers.