Confession to Make

[ChunkyButt85]

Hello All

After my last post and first run, I haven't ran since. However as many of you lovely folk had advised, I have had a gait analysis done and purchased the Asics Kayano 24s which were exceptionally comfortable and a bit pricey but I tried on 6 different pairs and these one were most comfortable and accommodating to my over pronated style of running and flat left foot. They were £150 in the shop but found online for £104 so was worth it. They won't be arriving until Tuesday but that's fine. In the meantime I will restart week 1 tomorrow and take the pain until they arrive =) hope everyone is getting on ok themselves!

[Hidden]

I have the same trainers, and they are a dream!

If i was you, i would wait until Tuesday, and start fresh with your new shoes, no point in risking injury for the sake of 1 run.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Good shoes, fitted after gait analysis are your best investment and while it hurts ( well, it hurt this tightwad, anyway) to part with so much money, I am sure you won't regret it.

Once you have run in these for a while and found they are to your liking, you will be able to look online in future and pick them up when discounted. I managed to pick up a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17s this week for half price, to replace my aged GTS 15s.

I always keep my old shoes and alternate them for a while, with the old ones. This gives your feet a chance to adapt more gradually to a change in support. Might not be necessary in your case, but bear it in mind for the future.

Keep us posted.

[Beemocat1]

Good for you!

[Beemocat1]

Good for you!

[Hidden]

Good luck and good plan to get the right shoes. Now you have spent that much you will have to keep running.

[ChunkyButt85 in reply to Hidden]

absolutely! I thought they were expensive but knew if I bought them I'd have to get my act together so a win win purchase, psychologically and eventually physically =)