C25K running shoes

[stargirl1701]

I am on Week 2 of C25K. I did Week 1 twice because I needed 3 rest days between each run the first time I did it.

I have ASICS trainers (about 1 year old but not used for running) but I got a blister on my right heel the first time I did week one and it just seems to be getting worse. I think the shoe is too small.

Which shoes would you recommend?

You need a proper running shoe, a size up from the size you usually wear.

Saucony Triumph or Jazz are currently on offer at Sportshoes and are v v good.

Otherwise, go for a classic like Brooks Ghost or Ravenna, or Nike Pegasus. They tend to suit most people, so are a good bet in lieu of being able to be fitted in a normal running shop.

Don't buy something minimalist or something built up (eg Hoka) as they may not suit you. Instead, you want a cushioned, neutral, road running shoe. Hope that helps.

Do you do road running or off road running? Saucony Peregrine excellent for trail.

I'm running on grass at the moment.

@Runningonempty84 "a size up from the size you usually wear" - I can see that for distance running and foot swelling, but for the tiny distances in c25k I'd put it as a higher risk of blisters, and tripping/slipping issues? Happy to be wrong, just wanted to ask. Totally with you on the rest.

Good point @SpoonBlender - but I'm firmly of the school of thought where running shoes should always be at least a size up, preferably a full size. IME blisters come from too-small shoes, not big ones, and I've never heard it suggested bigger shoes are a trip hazard.

The big exceptions are fell shoes and race shoes which have to be close fitting. I was blistered to pieces after my last half marathon, as I had my racing flats on, whereas I'm more used to plodding about in bigger cushioned shoes.

Also, c25k distances may be v small, but the 30-min time on feet is pretty standard for shorter weekday training runs for most runners.

Horses for courses though. And of course there's a big difference between brands anyway. I need an 8 in Saucony, for example, but a 7.5 in Nike or Brooks. In real shoes I'm a 6.5

@Runningonempty84 Thanks! That's very helpful, appreciate the detailed answer.

Thank you. This is all been super helpful!