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
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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.
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
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!
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?
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.
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
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.
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Wk7 R3 - First Abandoned Run
W3 R1 Fail ☹️
w3r1 done! 
WK9R2 next nearly there! What next though speed or running time?
All the reasons not to run today and the inner dialogue to boot.
