Doggtired Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'm a 42 year old fat bloke planning to start the C5k next week and I'm off to buy some running trainers this friday but I'm worried I may have to ask for a pair with specific support. I find if I walk to the shops ( around 1/2 mile away on flat pavements ) by the time I get there my achillies tendons really start to ache. I work all day on my feet and don't really have any problems. I've read different trainers give different support so should I be looking for anything in particular or should I just tough it out? Hope someone can shed some light for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WkndWarr Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I had the same question you do. I was glad I asked some running buddies first before I went out and bought my first pair of running shoes. From what I was told is that it is very important to get professionally fitted and I found out they was correct. Come to find out I roll my left ankle some when I walk. I would have not known that if it was not for the professional that took the time to watch me walk. I tried on 6 different pair of orthopedic running shoes before they found the pair that controlled the rolling of my left ankle. With that being said I strongly advise that you seek out a professional running shoe store that will help you find the best pair of running shoes to fit you. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 As WkndWarr said, it is really beneficial to go to a running store and get fitted (at least for that first pair). They should look at your gait and should be able to fit you in the right type of shoe for the best stability and experience. If you wear orthotic inserts, make sure you tell them that too (I wear them and have them in my running shoes) - you don't want to get overcorrected...a neutral shoe is best with orthotics since the orthotics are giving you the support you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggtired Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thanks for the info guys. I took the plunge and got properly fitted yesterday morning and did day 1 of C25k yesterday afternoon. It nearly killed me but making the effort to chat to a shoe specialist in store paid dividends. Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Good job! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_uk Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 There is also barefoot running ( minimalistic shoes. I use the Vibram five fingers ) Ive paid out for trainers, physio and custom orthotics in the past and suffered for years with shin pain and could never make any real progress with running, it simply was not enjoyable. This is the reason I'm using the c25k program to slowly build up the calf muscles (got an event in may) as I've had a year out from running. They take quite a beating when your landing on the balls of your feet. However, this style of running and shoes are the only way I'm able to run pain free. That and It feels great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hi there and welcome to you. Any shoe that feels good on you is great. My favorites are Asics, New Balance and Nike. Everyone is different and feet are too. Best bet is to go to a shoe store that will analyze your feet for you. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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