What trainers do you recommend?

[RonnieLC]

Hi I’ve just signed up and looking forward to starting C25K. Any suggestions on what trainers to wear. I’m a 54 year old female so I need to look after my joints 😊 TIA

[mrrun Graduate]

In fairness, the ones that fit your feet. Money or brands make no difference. Go to the specialist shop, ideally the one that offers gait analysis, and try as many as you want. I wanted Adidas or Nike but my feet disliked both so I went with Asics. Inadequate shoes will lead to injuries, good fitting shoes will keep you in comfort. That's the most important part of your gear, never rush when choosing them.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

As already suggested, the shoes that one person likes could be totally unsuitable for you !Other peoples shoe recommendations should be avoided !

Get yourself to a dedicated running shop and have a gait analysis, then they can recommend the best shoe for you.

I had a brand in mind when I bought mine but totally changed my mind after gait analysis.

This post may help

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

A common question! A very simple answer would be running shoes. You'd be surprised how many people do not wear running shoes when starting C25K.

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[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

Follow the link from Instructor57 for advice on running shoes but for general information this guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

I started c25k with an old pair of trainers that I'd been wearing to exercise class. Lucky for me they just happened to be running shoes but I hadn't noticed that, and they were perfectly adequate for the first few weeks. I started to realise later that they weren't going to get me all the way to the end of the program ( I am also no spring chicken and needed more support).Round about week 4 or 5 I went to a running shop where they looked at me running and told me I needed support shoes. I ended up with a brand I'd never heard of at the time (saucony), but they fit me the best and gave me brilliant support. Once you know what you need, you can look for bargains online in the future, but the first pair needs to be chosen carefully. Doesn't mean they need to be the most expensive.

[MerryLynette Graduate]

Welcome RonnielLC. It's definitely worth having your feet checked to see if you have a natural, pronate or supernate step before investing. I have been through so many pairs of running shoes - all decent ones - but they just didn't suit my feet. For me the Hoka One One Challenger ATR seems to be the one, but everyone's feet and step are different. I'm sure the sports shops in the UK will be able to help you with this. Good luck with the programme. 🏃🏻‍♀️