Gait analysis or not

[Robert128]

Has anyone had a gait analysis! Found few places locally that do this . Is it worth having this done !

[sallenson Graduate]

Absolutely worth having this done if they seem to know what they're doing. Having shoes that aren't right for you will come back back and haunt you as you move through the programme otherwise...

[Robert128 in reply to sallenson]

Many thanks had the analysis and new running shoes expensive but video of my running showed difference between both shoes old and new! Hopefully find out tomorrow when I do my next run thanks 🍺

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Robert128]

They should be as comfy as comfy from the moment you put them on

[Robert128 in reply to sallenson]

True made a difference to my run today thanks

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Robert128]

Brilliant - hope they do a great job for you.

I found out I have a neutral gait could pretty much run in anything “normal”, but I got a big discount on last year’s model of a great Brooks trainer, cheaper than I could’ve got them elsewhere at that time.

[Robert128 in reply to Jay66UK]

That what I got pair Brookes trainers expensive but very comfortable did not have to pay for gait analysis though thanks

[Robert128 in reply to sallenson]

Thanks got

Analysts done plus new shoes made a difference to my running 😊

[Millsie-J Graduate]

I would advise its worth it, but you need to choose a specialist running shop👍🏼

[Robert128 in reply to Millsie-J]

Ok many thanks 👌

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This guide gives you my opinion healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Possibly best read alongside this on shoes healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Many people could no doubt not bother with gait analysis, randomly buy their shoes based on colour or style and suffer no ill effects, but if you do have issues that need addressing, then a gait analysis and appropriate shoes may prevent future injury.

[Robert128 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Many thanks 🍺

[Robert128 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Had Gait Analysis done , very good plus good comparison between my own karrimor running shoes and Brooks Running shoes video play back remarkable showed I had pronouation of left foot corrected by new trainers expensive but worth it! Thanks

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Robert128]

I love my Brooks GTS 17s........

[Robert128 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yes they seem good x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Robert128]

I got my last pair online for £59, knowing for sure that they work for me, so certainly don't begrudge the extra cost involved in my initial gait analysis.

[Robert128 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

That sounds a better price!

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

Yes! Gait analysis and proper running shoes totally transformed my running. It's worth the money, 100% 😀

[Tasha99 Graduate]

It’s expensive (around £120)when you get the shoes but I definitely needed something to support massive over pronation! I wanted bright On trainers but ended up with black Saucony’s. Not what I’d have chosen but I’d have got something totally wrong for my feet. It took a couple of weeks to get used to them but now they’re perfectly moulded to me! I had started to get possible shin splint pain but that went after a few days in gait analysis shoes.

[Robert128 in reply to Tasha99]

Many thanks 🍺

[Ang33333 Graduate]

It was worth it for me. ☺

[JanB76 Graduate]

I’d got new shoes after I had gait analysis done after W5. The first run or two felt slightly odd but I soon got used to them but haven’t had any feet related issues. I don’t know if I would have had any injuries otherwise and I suppose we’ll never know but having had a dodgy ankle years ago I don’t want to risk anything.