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So many running shoes to choose from! Any advice for an affordable pair/brand for a beginner?

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sallensonGraduate

Simple. Ones that fit you properly and suit your running gait.

Get yourself to a "proper" running shop that offers free gait analysis and they'll sort you out.

Pricey in the short-term, but better than being injured and paying for treatment.

If there's one thing that causes running injuries more often than not, it's incorrect, worn out or ill-fitting shoes...

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Thanks for the advice! I’ll have to find a decent sports shop 👍🏻

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Check this out for great advice.. we are all different..wonderfully :) You need to get what is exactly right for you...lots of bargains to be bad.. last year's stock..odd colours etc...:)

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Next to you... your shoes are your best asset:) They will set you out on the right foot..( and the left too) :)

in reply to Oldfloss

Wow! That’s a lot to think about....thanks for the help 👍🏻

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to

Lots of great reading in the, How to run 5K post :)

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Oldfloss is always helpful and always gives us plenty to think about. Cherish her. She's a diamond geezer :-)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to sallenson

Thanks you xxx

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sallensonGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Hope you didn't go too mad in the garden today in all this heat stuff. And that you're on the mend. We miss you, hon xx

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MyrarGraduate

You might want to have a look on YouTube wet foot pronation ...It may give you an idea on your foot type ....Then go and get your gait done ...A few sports shops do this for free if you intend to buy your shoes from them ...Mind you I can only advise for dw sports as that's were I went and the wet foot test was accurate to what they told me ...May or may not work for you but worth a look ...Good luck 😊

in reply to Myrar

Thanks mate I can see from all the advice I’m getting I definitely need to get my gait checked.....something I’d never even considered!

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