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Hi All. I am on Wk4 of C25k and doing well never having run before. Im running in ordinary trainers but the Occ Health nurse at work suggested i invest now in proper running shoes. In the past i have had a tendency to give up other activities after a while but this time will be different. But with that lack of faith in myself i have been reluctant to invest.

Can i have advice please. Plus i am a woman with bloody size 91/2 feet who doesnt really want mens shoes.

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The answer is to go to your local specialist running store with your running gear on, including your current shoes and ask for gait analysis. That will involve a short run on the treadmill, and answering a few questions... they will then present you with some suitable shoe options and the most comfortable of those is your shoe.

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Thankyou

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