Running shop recommendation

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Morning. Can anyone recommend a shop I can get good advice for buying running shoes please? The wife and I are just starting out running so have no idea so need proper advice. We are based in Thatcham so the nearer the better.

Thanks,

Mark

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That's brilliant... thanks for that.

Basically we got given a running treadmill and I got it working and was going to sell it on but we thought we'd give running a go as it's easy and versatile. I normally kayak but it takes a bit more effort to get out of the door especially at this time of year... kayaking in the dark isn't a brilliant plan . So we're going to give this a go (it's the first type of exercise we've both agreed we'd like to be able to do together). I got a training plan from the serpentine (london) running club which pretty much involves just walking to build strength for the first few weeks so I figure if we stick with it through the first month then it'll be worth spending the money on decent shoes and then move to running outside when I can actually run

Cheers.

Edited by dern on Tuesday 22 January 11:11

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Robatr0n said:

Kayaking in the dark is a pretty brave thing to do!!

It's pretty good fun if you're with other people but when you're on your own it's a bit weird, not very safe and there's not much to occupy your brain apart from "what was that?!" .

Robatr0n said:

Well if you get bored of running on the treadmill don't cave in as running in the open is so much more entertaining. I struggle to do 3 miles without becoming completely bored whereas on a run out around osterly park there is plenty to keep my mind occupied and the miles fly by.

If ever you need help for a training plan then check out a book called 'Marathoning for Mortals' but don't let the title scare you its not all about marathon running but instead teaches beginners how to run at a consistant pace by first teaching them to pace walk, then walk/run and then onto non stop running.

Cool, thanks.

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R1_JON said:

I couldn't walk for 48hrs after the event and stairs had to be tackled on my backside rather than feet ! I suspect I didn't put in quite enough training.

Thanks for the update on the sweatshop.