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New trainers: road or trail?

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I’m on week 4 of c25k and thoroughly enjoying starting to run. I’m thinking of investing in some new running shoes and not sure whether to go for road or trail as I’d say I run 50% on the pavement and 50% in the woods/on grass. Does anyone have any tips? Hugely appreciated if so!

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This guide to buying running shoes may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Road shoes can handle a lot of off road running, but trail shoes are not advisable for road running.

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LazyVeggieGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks for the great advice - so useful!

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