C25k - gait analyis shoes

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Is it worth investing in more extensive trainers even just at week three?

If so, how much might I expect to pay?

*expensive

It’s not so much needing expensive trainers as having the right type for your feet and ankles.
When I started on c25k my ankle would swell after every run and I really struggled. Thought running just maybe wasn’t for me.
Tried gait analysis and it showed that I over pronate. Bought a pair of trainers that had support and the issue went away.
The gait analysis was free and I could have walked away without buying anything. If you are having any issues then I would says it’s a useful thing to do.

Oooh interesting.

So far my running gifts me cramps in my left calf and a sore sole (that one was today only).

Go for the gait analysis but keep your wits about you and then shop around for the shoes afterwards, I’ve known so many people get carried away and be sucked into buying overpriced shoes that they can be found in the shop next door for half the price.

Thanks Ronnie.

When I've had gait analysis, I've always been recommended considerably cheaper shoes than the standard, big brands - usually around 30-40% than I'd expect to pay.

It would also make sense to get supportive insoles, as you don't want to end up with plantar fasciitis, shinsplints or achilles tendonitis. If your feet are already hurting, running/jogging on them in the current shoes will make that a real risk. Tight calf muscles make all of the above even more likely.

Warming up and warming down are very, very important. But first of all, you need to protect your feet.

Thank you - is thete a particular chain of shops you recommend? Run4it is what google is throwing up for m.

Up-and-Running in the Midlands. I went to Shrewsbury. I also over pronate which leads to knee pain if running shoes aren’t right. I generally pay £85 to £115 and use them for a year (two 5k runs weekly)

Good luck with C25k

I did it in Decathlon once and then an independent running shop. Considering I'm an ageing fat bastard with inflammatory arthritis and tendonitis who has had every injury under the sun a heavy runner who overpronates, has a medical condition increasing the likelihood of injury and needs stability shoes with space for orthotics, preferably in a male width fitting, they both came up with affordable options that I wore to death as their first choice, along with names of shoes they thought might fit the bill but they didn't stock if I wanted to get more than one pair.

I had a gait analysis done for free at runners need. They recommended 2 pairs, but I bought online from elsewhere and saved £30! They were £120, but I'd had plantar fasciitus beforehand from cheap shoes from JDsports, and these stop my ankles rolling in. SO worth it!

I've had it done and yes it is worth doing.
They will recommend the type of shoe and some named models.
You can look for these elsewhere, and you might get last year's style in a sale.

At week 3, I wouldn't spend a huge amount on shoes. If you are thinking of half-marathons or marathons, your feet might grow. Mine went up a whole size and a half from all the running.

Avoid fashion trainers - buy proper running shoes from a running shop or website and buy the right size. There should be space at the toes.

If you shop around, you could get a decent pair for £40+.

Would absolutely advise gait analysis as it is vital to run in shoes that match your particular needs. However, these shops would soon go out of business if we all took advantage of this fantastic free service and then walked out empty handed. Sometimes a service is worth paying for.