Week 7 and more porn (of the shoe variety)

[AndyB111s]

As i've reached week 7 and found the 25 minute runs ok (i wouldn't say easy). I think running is going to become a long term thing. So decided to ditch my cheapo trainers for some proper running shoes and get a gait anaysis done at the same time. Yesterday i toddled off to a running shop in Alderley Edge (not sure we're allowed to advertise ... anyway thanks Running Bear 🙂). Anyway it was quite painless.. they gave me a pair of neutral shoes and i hopped onto the treadmill and i have a neutral gait. Fast forward me hopping on and off the treadmill trying different shoes the piccy is the result. The shop assistants were knowledgable and all runners themselves so was nice to have a chat about c25k with them.

Anyway... the good news is that they're sooooo much more comfortable than my old ones. The bad news is that i did W7R2 this morning and they haven't made me run any faster.. ah well 🤨 🙂

[Bartontiger Graduate]

Good for you on sorting the shoes out. I was the same. As soon as I realised I could actually run I popped down to Metres to Miles in Epworth and had a similar excellent experience. Proud owner of a pair of Brooks now 😀

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Nice shoes, you say you didn't run any faster but your shoes can help you run better 😊

[AndyB111s Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy.. yep i'll be happy with that

[Footleg Graduate]

Very interesting about your gait analysis. How do you find a running shoe shop that will do one? I live on the Wirral.

Nice shoes!

[AndyB111s Graduate in reply to Footleg]

Thanks. I just googled 'gait analysis near me'. I've just done that for the Wirral and looks like there are two shops that offer it near you.

[Footleg Graduate in reply to AndyB111s]

Thank you,

[K8nno Graduate in reply to Footleg]

Try Runners Need on New Chester Road.

[Footleg Graduate]

Thanks!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Sadly ...it is the feet that do the work and the legs... but hey... they don't half make you feel good... Sassy shoes there... Happy running!