mackieb Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hi All I'm Brian I have recently started running after nearly 30 years of no real exercise, I'm using the app and I am on w5 d3 and I'm starting to get some lower leg pain, a friend suggested my trainers might not be right for me, what should I look for in a running shoe please any help would be appreciated mackieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hey Brian - I was in the exact same boat, just started running after very little sustained exercise. My first run was in old basketball shoes (man did the blisters hurt that day!). The advice I read was to try and get fitted for good running shoes - try and get to a running shoe store where they do a gait analysis and they'll tell you what shoe is best for you based on your walk. It has made the world of difference. Expect to pay a decent amount for a good pair of shoes (about $80-$120) but it is a great investment compared to getting hurt. My running shoes have done a world of good. I live in small town USA with a running shoe store right in town, so I would anticipate that you shouldn't have much trouble finding one to get properly fitted. Good luck and way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hi There Mackie, SteveJ gave great advice... Shoes I love are Nike, New Balance, A running store is your best bet for all of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolAid Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 As said above, gait analysis is the way to go. Taking into account pronation and type of arch can make the difference between injury and comfortable running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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