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Just been for a 'run' with dp

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CuriousMama · 14/08/2012 16:52

More of a quick jog and walk tbh. But it's a start. We were out for 20 minutes. Ran along the clifftop with the sea to look at and the sun blazing. We dance most weeks and do gardening plus he cycles when he can.

I need to get some ok shoes though but can't afford much as have uniform for 2 to buy. Any ideas?

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ILoveOnionRings · 14/08/2012 16:54

I would go to a professional running shop to get your gait analysis done to see what type of shoe you need and then look round on the net (that's what I did anyway). Try on different brands too as they do fit differently

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Pancakeflipper · 14/08/2012 16:56

Have you any retail outlets nearby with sports shops? I recently got a decent pair of running shoes that are no longer the height of fashion and the end of the line ( they will match my tatty running trousers and Tshirt) for under £30.00.

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CuriousMama · 14/08/2012 17:57

We have sports direct. I'll have a search for a running shop though. I know my feet turn in rather than out but I am a bit flat footed. I got some special insoles from a podiatrist.

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Indith · 14/08/2012 18:06

CuriousMama go to the one on the market square, they are great and will look at your feet to assess what you need.

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CuriousMama · 14/08/2012 18:09

Which market square?

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Indith · 14/08/2012 18:22

Durham, sorry forgot I wan't on a local bit!

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CuriousMama · 14/08/2012 19:40

Funny I thought you meant Durham as that shop was in my mind too.

Dp reckons I need to see how seriously I'm going to take it first. He knows me so well So I'll just get some moderately priced running shoes and put my insoles in for now.

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ClimbingPenguin · 14/08/2012 19:58

sports direct that I was in the other day had a running trainer section and most of them were in the sale. loads for 20-40 quid.

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CuriousMama · 14/08/2012 20:21

Thanks I'll look there, the one near me is having a sale. They always are though aren't they?

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ClimbingPenguin · 14/08/2012 20:27

indeed, you the 'go running' part I believe (if they have one), not the normal trainer section and there will be a separate stand there.

here's the page from their website on ladies running shoes

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CuriousMama · 16/08/2012 14:21

Had another run last night, can really feel it today. We didn't run that much either? Ran for say 90 seconds then walk for a minute or 2 then off again so all in all probably 10 minutes of running at the most? It was a bit easier than the day before though but can really feel it today.