Running Shoes advice

[chrisc25k]

What should we be wearing for our tootsies?? I wear some Sketchers... what make/model of running shoe do I need to invest in ?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Forget all that.

A visit to a specialist running store is the way to go. Get a gait analysis and they will recommend shoes to match your running style, mileage and previous/existing conditions. You may end up with a brand you’ve not previously heard of!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Who would do gait analysis?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

The staff at the store. They will put you on the treadmill and video your lower legs and footfall as you run for about 30 seconds and then analyse the video... you’ll then get to repeat the exercise in recommended shoes.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Check this out..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Loads of advice in there 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Yes, pop along for a gait analysis Chris, and they’ll advise you. They’ll analyse your running style and recommend shoes to suit it.

I’ve yet to practise as I preach, but will be going in the next couple of weeks ...... however, my current runners are ok as far as I’m aware - will still go though.