All the gear......

[Mamma_Mayhem]

So, after completing W7R3 yesterday I thought I would treat myself to a gait analysis and some proper big girl running shoes.

After trying on what seemed like half the shop, I finally settled on these bad boys.

[genejeanie Graduate]

How was the gait assessment?

Thinking I should invest.

Did did you have to run on a treadmill?.

(Love the trainers btw)

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to genejeanie]

The gait assessment was fine. They gave me a pair of Brooks trainers to run in on the treadmill and video’d me running at a comfortable pace for about 90 seconds. They then watched the video back on slow motion to assess how I run. They asked me quite a few questions about how often I run, how far and if I have any pain anywhere. They were really thorough. They then brought me 5 pairs of trainers, all from different brands, which I tried on and ran on the treadmill with for about 30-40 second each pair. I ended up trying on around 14 or 15 different shoes before I settled on the ones I bought. They are so comfortable 🙂

[genejeanie Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem]

That’s great that they were thorough.

Think will definitely invest as have pain in my right knee, hopefully by wearing right trainers it will alleviate this.

Thanks for the reply.

[Andy14st9lbs Graduate]

Gait Analysis is well worth it, even better if it's free, and you will know for sure the type of shoes you require.

Shoes look very snazzy, MM 😎

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Andy14st9lbs]

Thanks Andy. I would advise anyone to go and get one. They were so thorough, and patient!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Very smart, it’s great to buy new running gear, I bet you can’t wait to get out there and try them out 👍

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

I know! I want to go running now, but I’m on a rest day 😬

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem]

😂 Take it easy today, you have to have your rest days. I bought a new pair of Brooks recently and they made all the difference to my knees and hips as they soaked up the impact a lot better. Good luck for week 8 👍🏃‍♀️

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Ahhh, I couldn’t get on with the Brooks trainers even though I’ve heard nothing but good things about them. I think I tried on 3 different pairs of Brooks.

I am definitely taking it easy today. Not risking an injury due to impatience.

I think it’s only because I completed W7 that I decided to get the gait analysis and new shoes. I could justify my scruffy old Nike’s with the interval training, but needed proper running shoes for the longer runs and beyond C25K

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Oh yeah!!! 👌

New Ón’s 😍

LOVE these!!

I have a blue pair after my gait assessment a few weeks ago! Best shoes 👟 👟 I love mine!

Happy running! 👏👏

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

I’m glad you said what make they are, I had no idea! 🙄

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem]

I had my eye on this brand for a while so I was elated when my gait analysis said these are the suitable ones for me... and the colours they have are quite pretty too which ticks my girlie box

You will love them 💕👌

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

I do like the colour. There are some ghastly colours out there, but these are soooo pretty 💕

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem]

Oh and I’m also treating g myself to a C25k notch bracelet to satisfy my girlie bling 👌💕

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Sounds lovely. Who doesn’t love a bit of bling, whatever the reason. Make sure you put a pic up 👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem]

I will for sure 👌😍