Unfit and in a running shop!

[misslynx]

I needed new trainers. My old ones have 2 holes in (since the hubby washed them and put them in the blloming tumle dryer!) and they are 2 years old. They are the first trainers I have actually used for exercise and have seen me well. (Sketchers)

I have just started the c25k programme and thought if I had to get new trainers this should be taken into account. I am still very obese and anything to minimise possible injury is a good thing.

So.... gait analysis.... nearest one to me was at a Runners Need store within Snow and Rock in Birmingham.

I went in very very nervous. I spoke to the assistant and explained what I wanted. I got into the treadmill in the middle of the store and did a 7k (speed not length!) jog for 20 seconds (I didn’t dare go any faster for fear of falling off but it was enough for a gait analysis!) I listened to all the advice and went on the treadmill again.

I have come away with an all round pair of wide fit trainers with additional high support insoles as this worked out the most comfortable option for me.

Now, no one laughed at me. Apart from when I said I really wanted the pretty coloured ones 😂

I actually jogged slowly in a public place!!!!! I didn’t break the machine and no one laughed. The assistant did overload me with info but was so supportive and non judgmental and if I try them out in treadmill only I can return them too.

I just wanted to post this so if you are thinking of a gait analysis but are self conscious, old, obese, anything else just do it! (If really bad go in usual work hours as they are quieter)

Finally - look at my new babies! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Michele2017 Graduate]

Hoorah! How fantastic, you will be great at this. The battle is half WON. Running outside will be a doodle! xx

[misswobble Graduate]

They’re lovely! 😃 Brooks are good 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

They are.... sassy! Well done you

You are going to complete this journey... and in real style Brilliant!

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Oooooh nice! My eyes have glazed over in envy! Well done on doing that, I know exactly how you feel and how hard it is to run in public, a huge virtual round of applause to you! I can tell you that it definitely does get easier with practice because it becomes normal routine. I couldn't run through town, but I can run early in the morning around my local streets now without hyperventilating at the thought of seeing another human!! Well, almost! Good luck with the plan. Now you've got those lovely new trainers there'll be no stopping you!

[pollyp1 Graduate]

They. Are. Pretty. Well done for expanding your comfort zone and enjoy running.

[EmmaSheila52]

Fab trainers!! Just think how many of those people in the shop once started the same journey as you are now.

[Chrisricho]

Fab.... good luck 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[DebJogsOn Graduate]

Love them!

Can tell from your post that you're really going to do this thing!

Good luck and keep us posted!

[ebcroquet]

Nice trainers and is that an Ercol table? 🤔🤣

[misslynx Graduate in reply to ebcroquet]

No idea the make but it was a bench! This was where I sat to put my trainers on in the shop - the photo was taken pre-ownership!

[ebcroquet in reply to misslynx]

Ahhh! Maybe just as well, new shoes on the table an’ all that 🤣 I’m sure they will serve you well 🏃‍♀️

[Effr Graduate]

I've got these exact ones too! I love them. First time I wore them I felt like I had little wings on my heels.