Running shoes - complete beginner
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I'm your usual piston heads powerfully built director :-) coming in at 110kg & starting out on my journey to bring that down to 90.
I am a complete beginner at running, so is it worth going to a specialist shop to get video to make sure I get correct type of shoes or for a beginner will decathlon do until I get more miles under my belt
I am a complete beginner at running, so is it worth going to a specialist shop to get video to make sure I get correct type of shoes or for a beginner will decathlon do until I get more miles under my belt
No real downside in going to a proper running shop. You'll pay the same price more or less and get a free gait analysis to make sure they're OK. Need to decide if you're mainly running on or off road.
C25K is a decent program for a complete beginner - and will take you gradually to 5k.
C25K is a decent program for a complete beginner - and will take you gradually to 5k.
I started running on the treadmill with some £40 Nike running trainers. After a few sessions my feet hurt like hell and knees were getting pains. I bought a pair of £70 nike Air Pegasus running trainers after doing a bit of research and they have resolved all my issues except being out of breath far too quickly. They make a massive difference.
Absolutely the extra you'll spend on the trainers from the 'specialist' running store where they video your gait you will get back 10 fold in actually enjoying your running and achieving the weight loss,
Nothing is as bad a running in a set of shoe's not designed to support you,
Think of it like the Mrs running in that special Valentine 2 set rather than a sports bra ...
Remember to change your show's after every 300~500km as the cushioning will deaerate
Best wishes with the weight loss
Nothing is as bad a running in a set of shoe's not designed to support you,
Think of it like the Mrs running in that special Valentine 2 set rather than a sports bra ...
Remember to change your show's after every 300~500km as the cushioning will deaerate
Best wishes with the weight loss
jonny996 said:
Thanks for info, went to running shop & turns out my foot turns inward a bit on landing so got a set of brooks to compensate for that.
Ah . over pronation.. and the good old Adrenaline GTS range remedy, Been through GTS 12,13,14(x2) 15(x2) 16 & a pair of GTS all terrain.
Whilst I'm on a pair of Saucony Omni at the mo, You've been well advised
jonny996 said:
Thanks for info, went to running shop & turns out my foot turns inward a bit on landing so got a set of brooks to compensate for that.
Hmm. Another one hooked on the Marketing before he's even started running, a shame. Have a read of https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/roguerundown.wordpr...
And there's lots more like it. I'd also suggest a read of Born to Run and any barefoot running blog or book. There is an awful lot of b
ks in the industry and so many people (as this thread shows) have been brainwashed by it. The fact you believe you need someone to tell you what sort of shoe you need to run in, before you've been for a run, is very telling! Oh well, I tried. g7jhp said:
I'd always wear Asics.
Go to a good running shop and get them to advise on a fit (neutral, over pronate etc).
I wore asics for years and they are very good but my current pair are mizuno and I prefer them and they seem to be lasting longer than asics have done in recent years.Go to a good running shop and get them to advise on a fit (neutral, over pronate etc).
Badda said:
jonny996 said:
Thanks for info, went to running shop & turns out my foot turns inward a bit on landing so got a set of brooks to compensate for that.
Hmm. Another one hooked on the Marketing before he's even started running, a shame. Have a read of https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/roguerundown.wordpr...
And there's lots more like it. I'd also suggest a read of Born to Run and any barefoot running blog or book. There is an awful lot of b
ks in the industry and so many people (as this thread shows) have been brainwashed by it. The fact you believe you need someone to tell you what sort of shoe you need to run in, before you've been for a run, is very telling! Oh well, I tried. Badda said:
Hmm. Another one hooked on the Marketing before he's even started running, a shame.
Have a read of https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/roguerundown.wordpr...
And there's lots more like it. I'd also suggest a read of Born to Run and any barefoot running blog or book. There is an awful lot of bks in the industry and so many people (as this thread shows) have been brainwashed by it. The fact you believe you need someone to tell you what sort of shoe you need to run in, before you've been for a run, is very telling! Oh well, I tried.
The guy who wrote that , he seems to have no medical training so i wonder where his expertise comes from ?Have a read of https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/roguerundown.wordpr...
And there's lots more like it. I'd also suggest a read of Born to Run and any barefoot running blog or book. There is an awful lot of b
ks in the industry and so many people (as this thread shows) have been brainwashed by it. The fact you believe you need someone to tell you what sort of shoe you need to run in, before you've been for a run, is very telling! Oh well, I tried. Maybe we should stop employing trained doctors and just use random people who sound like they might know some stuff .
Good for you. I remember my start of a 10k. Next was a half marathon, and thought after that that people who did marathons were crazy. Next came the marathon ... you get the gist. Longest distance in one day is 71 miles.
Enjoy your journey ...
As others have said, well done on getting proper fitting and advice. It is important and you’ve done the right thing. Those who run in minimalist footwear tend to be on the light side and have spent not a short amount of time conditioning their body ready for it.
Enjoy your journey ...
As others have said, well done on getting proper fitting and advice. It is important and you’ve done the right thing. Those who run in minimalist footwear tend to be on the light side and have spent not a short amount of time conditioning their body ready for it.
sawman said:
OP, good that you have some decent shoes.
also pay attention to stretching exercises to avoid injury. hamstrings and achilles will be a good start and can be implicated in your turning in foot type
^this. And build up slowwwwly. Too much enthusiasm typically leads to injury DAMHIKalso pay attention to stretching exercises to avoid injury. hamstrings and achilles will be a good start and can be implicated in your turning in foot type
egor110 said:
The guy who wrote that , he seems to have no medical training so i wonder where his expertise comes from ?
Maybe we should stop employing trained doctors and just use random people who sound like they might know some stuff .
Yes all the shoe shops and shoe brands are run by doctors aren't they?!Maybe we should stop employing trained doctors and just use random people who sound like they might know some stuff .
OP, 110kg is quite heavy. My advice would be to lose the 20kg before you start. You do that bit in the kitchen. At the very least, start slow.
Re: shoes - yes, crap shoes are crap. But there is a whole industry pushing people into damaging gaits, overpriced shoes with no science behind them at all, and even more expensive corrective insoles too. So do beware.
This is worth a watch, even if only for inspiration:
https://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_mcdougall_ar...
Re: shoes - yes, crap shoes are crap. But there is a whole industry pushing people into damaging gaits, overpriced shoes with no science behind them at all, and even more expensive corrective insoles too. So do beware.
This is worth a watch, even if only for inspiration:
https://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_mcdougall_ar...
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