Shoes!!!

[Mummyfit90210]

Well, me and the boy are still here..... (I’ve been running with my 7 year old son in a bid to try to keep up his fitness during lockdown - he can’t do his regular swimming which I’m so disappointed about because for his age, I’d never seen anything like it (!) anyway I thought running would help his stamina..

He’s doing great and we just finished week 6 with the 25 min run... I think we covered about 3.5km so feel as though another couple of weeks and an extra 5 mins we may just hit 5km (I wouldn’t be too disappointed if we took more than 30 mins anyway... our goal is to complete the distance).

At this point I know it would be recommended to get fitted for first running trainers, and I know I need something different as I’m currently running in fashion pump type things - the last two runs I have finished with sore feet (the first time my right arch... and the second time my left inner ankle). I think I need more support. What shall I do?

Thanks in advance

Xxxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done both!

Try the wet foot test..it could be helpful and is what I did in 2015...

Things like this tell you how to do it..

sportsshoes.com/support/run...

[Mummyfit90210 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you for this - I’ve just done this and found to be an over pronator (the middle one)....

So apparently I need a support shoe which would support what I am feeling I guess (that I’m sore around my ankles and arches)....

Do I now just go ahead and pick any that I like the look of? Is there a way to try them out (like around the house?) I’m keen not to waste £100+

Thank you

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Mummyfit90210]

Try the sale section of sportsshoes.com. I bought a pair of Asics, 50% off and arrived within 48 hours. Their returns are supposed to be just as good, but I didn't need to try them.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Mummyfit90210]

There are bargains to be had... you have to shop around for the shoe you feel is closest to your need... I have never paid full price for any of my Adidas ones.. all my shoes are the same brand as it suit me perfectly for trail running and road running shoes.

I found a few around the 50 to 60£ mark just flicking around... ?

Adidas Solarboost.. £62... but ehre are loads of other choices of makes

[Mummyfit90210 in reply to Oldfloss]

Solar boost we’re the one of the ones I picked from the selection on sports shoes.com !! Great minds !!

But they are £97 - I need to shop around clearly.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Mummyfit90210]

what sizes shoe

[Mummyfit90210 in reply to Oldfloss]

9 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Mummyfit90210]

Found some here..

m.startfitness.co.uk/adidas...

[Mummyfit90210 in reply to Oldfloss]

Absolute star 🌟 *adds to basket

Thank you so much 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Mummyfit90210]

Xx

[Scruffbags1]

What a good effort so far. Looks like you will do it!

As for trainers/running shoes, you need proper runners which are made with thicker soles to lessen the impact to your feet and ankles. They will also quicken your pace. I have found that the best type for me are the ones which have a stretch material upper such as Nike Air Zoom or Brooks Ghost 12. The material not only lets your feet breathe but allows your toes to move and if your feet swell at any times they can accommodate that too. Generally I have found you may need to go up a half size or even a whole size. Best to get measured but difficult at this time of lockdown. Anyway, best of luck!

[Mummyfit90210 in reply to Scruffbags1]

Thanks for your reply

Do you have a recommendation for a website to look in?

Also what should I do about my boy? Assume he will need some to support his little ankles too?

[Scruffbags1 in reply to Mummyfit90210]

Yes the advice was for both of you. Check out Nike.com or sports direct.com. The latter has a good selection of boys running shoes.

[Mummyfit90210 in reply to Scruffbags1]

Perfect thanks - will look now

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This post may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5... give you some pointers.

[Mummyfit90210]

Thank you. I read this at the beginning when we started. I would like to get my running analysed (I’m a stickler for rules and that there should be a definitive answer for everything in life lol - I’m an optometrist so it goes with the territory!)

Just worried about wasting my money by it doing the analysis properly during this lockdown but don’t want to put it off any longer now we are doing longer runs each time....

Also, any recommendation on running shoes for a child?

Thanks

[Scruffbags1]

Just a further to my advice. Nike tends to be small and narrow. I bought three different pairs and had to send two back because they were crippling. The stretch ones were the best. Also, if you can wait, go to a running shop for ‘gait analysis’. This is usually free but not always. The result will point you to the correct support.

[Mummyfit90210 in reply to Scruffbags1]

Thank you - really scared to wait in case I cause problems and more pains....

I guess I will try to look for a pair that’s not too expensive and look ok (in case I only end up wearing them socially ) 😊

[Scruffbags1]

I think nine are having a sale besides they are selling off last years trainers and there are some good reductions. Heck out eBay too

[Mummyfit90210 in reply to Scruffbags1]

Never heard of ‘nine’ - thank you - will check now 👍

[Mummyfit90210 in reply to Scruffbags1]

Lol... genuinely I’ve just typed in nine to my browser thinking it was a specialist running shop ..... damn auto correct 😊❤️

[Scruffbags1 in reply to Mummyfit90210]

Sorry, meant Nike!

[Matrix62]

Hi girl, Im starting the walking portion of the couch to 5k i walked 1 k today and yesterday.

Yesterday i wore pumps as it was a nice day but like you my feet ached .. Today i switched to Running shoes and i wasn't even sore afterwards well my feet anyways. Invest in a pair of running shoes or insoles it really will make all the difference good luck X

[lecureuil]

Mummyfit90210 Hi, I just posted my revelation about shoes, not having seen your post. About 30 years ago, I ran my first 10k in tennis shoes. I ached all over for days. Then, I discovered running shoes. I just parted with my 10+ year old runners and scanned the sales. Getting the right shoes has been amazing! I am trying not to post makes here but I am sure you can figure out the right ones.