Gait analysis

[alcopop]

I am considering going to sweatshop and have a gait analysis done and then getting a decent pair of trainers as the front of my legs hurt when I run. I have just completed week two.

Any one think this is a food idea or not?

[PeaBea Graduate]

This is a very good idea. Also, with Sweatshop you can take them back within 30 days if you have any problems.

[PamJK Graduate]

Is Sweatshop a specific chain somewhere? I've not heard of it and it's great that you can take them back within 30 day if you have any problems. Presume that's over and above your statutory rights if they fall apart!

[sfb350 Graduate]

Definitely a good idea. It made a world of difference to me when I first started.

[mrspatch Graduate]

Hubby + i just had ours done at inter sports - no sweatshop near us. we have just finished week 1 + our old trainers arent running trainers + are causing foot pain. cant wait to go out in new trainers :-))

[morningglory Graduate]

Sweatshop is a chain and I have recently got my gait analysis done. They do give a 30 day exchange policy (over your statutory rights) and you can return them in whatever condition. I initially got a pair of Adidas adizeros 2's but they rubbed the top of my toes (even with socks on) only wore them inside and returned them. I explained the problem and they just exchanged them for a different pair without further questions. Now have a lovely pair of Mizuno's. Great service and worth getting it done but expect to pay £75 to £100+ for a pair of trainers.

[Fingalo Graduate]

Here's the link to their store finder: sweatshop.co.uk/virginmoney...

Although I had a gait analysis done a couple of weeks into the programme, I had found the £30 runners I'd bought from Sports Direct to be grand to run in (I'd chosen them simply because they felt comfortable) so I took on board what they said but decided to do some research before diving in and spending silly money. Having finished C25k I still think the same and even went out and bought another pair of the same.

What I'm saying is that by all means take their advice on board, see what they have to say about your gait etc but don't feel obliged to buy before doing some research.

The more I read about the subject the more I think this idea the shops and manufacturers push that there is science to it is nonsense.