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[MandiV]

How do you get your gait tested and when should you do it!?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

My personal recommendation is that once you have reached W5, you really do need to be wearing appropriate footwear.

This post healthunlocked.com/couchto5... gives general advice on buying running shoes and within it there is a link to another post dealing with gait analysis, explaining how to go about it.

Those two should answer most of your questions.

[Ang33333 Graduate]

As soon as you can

I don't think I'd still be running if I hadn't got my new runners after gait analysis. My feet are so bad! 👟👟

[Crittermad Graduate]

I had mine done today - google it with your location. I had the choice of doing it outside in the high street (😳) or on a treadmill in the shop - I chose the treadmill!

Only 30s or so in a neutral shoe, then depending on what they see on the video they try different shoes and video again to get your gait as good as it can be

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Google ‘gait analysis near me’ once you know you’ll carry on, towards the end if c25k I’d suggest 👍🏽

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

When I bought my running shoes I went to a proper running shop and it was the first thing they did. All the staff were runners and very helpful. They asked where I was running and recommended shoes based on gait analysis and our conversation. I went to Running Bear in Alderly Edge.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Check out the link from IannodaTruffe

[Maarti Graduate]

I got my gait checked and bought new shoes after W1R1. Took about half-an-hour on treadmill with video and trying on a selection of different shoes. I decided I was committed to completing C25K and didn’t want to injure myself in my 15+ year old trainers! I’m pleased I did. They made a big difference. Although (for me) they cost a fortune (£120). Now on W8R2 and don’t feel I bought them too early.

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Maarti]

£120 is a lot of money when you compare them to cheap trainers and it is a lot to splash.

But it’s your main piece of equipment (other than your body) and main, most crucial piece of protection (except perhaps a decent sports bra for ladies).

Good, well fitting shoes make running a pleasure. Bad shoes can cripple you.

I’m glad you splashed out 😊