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AgelessStranger said:
I really need some new ones, it's actually embarrassing how long I have had my current ones. Saying that, I have only been putting the milage back in recently. Question though, do you still think it is worth getting an assessment for running if - generally speaking - I don't have any issues with my feet, knees etc when running? Just think I wouldn't see/feel any benefits in getting a gait analysis to be honest...
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I'm not an expert but if nothing has changed since you bought the last pair then just buy a replacement pair that are near enough similar. Look up what type the old ones are (support, cushioned, mild/severe overpronator etc) and then get the newish model from the same manufacturer. I'm not plugging a retailer but the one I use has them classed by type of support and like I said I usually get Asics or Saucony.

If you take your old trainers to a decent independent running shop then any of the staff should be able to tell you how you're running without using a fancy machine.
 


AgelessStranger said:
I really need some new ones, it's actually embarrassing how long I have had my current ones. Saying that, I have only been putting the milage back in recently. Question though, do you still think it is worth getting an assessment for running if - generally speaking - I don't have any issues with my feet, knees etc when running? Just think I wouldn't see/feel any benefits in getting a gait analysis to be honest...
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My opinion on gait analysis is that the ones which primarily use a treadmill are a load of bollocks as most people run differently for a short period on a treadmill (which actually does some of the work for you) than they would on a normal road run. As SFII says if you're happy with the current shoe just look up what type of gait they're for & buy another pair from the same range.
 
Daydream Believer said:
My opinion on gait analysis is that the ones which primarily use a treadmill are a load of bollocks as most people run differently for a short period on a treadmill (which actually does some of the work for you) than they would on a normal road run. As SFII says if you're happy with the current shoe just look up what type of gait they're for & buy another pair from the same range.
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This is my tactic, once my shoes need replacing I take them in the to the shop with me show them to assitant and ask for a new version of the same pair.
 
I think it is also 10% off at sweatshop for parkrun members, just need your barcode.

10 miles last night, 8 miles this morning. Training going well but good test on Sunday with 16 mile race. Some pain still from my right quad and groin which I am hoping doesn't worsen.
 
In Northampton with work this week, found a canny flood defence to run loops round. . It might as well be put to some use :)

Still decide on nehl wrekenton or safc villa for Saturday :cool:
 
half thinking of trying to aim for the sunderland 10k, but ideally would want to do another 10k before that and see how get on.
never raced a 10k before, just had a look online at possible races - has anyone done any of these - north Tyneside , Blyth Valley, Sandancer - all 10k races in april

would only want to do the one - cheers for any advice on them
 
3.142 said:
I think it is also 10% off at sweatshop for parkrun members, just need your barcode.

10 miles last night, 8 miles this morning. Training going well but good test on Sunday with 16 mile race. Some pain still from my right quad and groin which I am hoping doesn't worsen.
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Do you mix up your running distances with pace? What I mean is doing longer runs slower and shorter runs faster? Done a 'slower' run yesterday for the first time - just 6 miles mind - and purposely restricted it to 8 minute miles (normally do 7 minute miles)

In time the obvious aim is to combine the distances and pace but for now I'm hoping the slower pace helps to build stamina? One thing I have noticed instantly though is that my legs are 100% fine today after the controlled run and I might do another tonight...
 
Fletch said:
half thinking of trying to aim for the sunderland 10k, but ideally would want to do another 10k before that and see how get on.
never raced a 10k before, just had a look online at possible races - has anyone done any of these - north Tyneside , Blyth Valley, Sandancer - all 10k races in april

would only want to do the one - cheers for any advice on them
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North Tyneside is canny, along the seafront to W Bay. Its on Derby Day this year though
 
AgelessStranger said:
Do you mix up your running distances with pace? What I mean is doing longer runs slower and shorter runs faster? Done a 'slower' run yesterday for the first time - just 6 miles mind - and purposely restricted it to 8 minute miles (normally do 7 minute miles)

In time the obvious aim is to combine the distances and pace but for now I'm hoping the slower pace helps to build stamina? One thing I have noticed instantly though is that my legs are 100% fine today after the controlled run and I might do another tonight...
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I do 1 long & slow, 1 interval & 1 tempo run in a week now + the Parkrun flat out. Seems to suit me better than just banging out the empty miles.
 
Fletch said:
half thinking of trying to aim for the sunderland 10k, but ideally would want to do another 10k before that and see how get on.
never raced a 10k before, just had a look online at possible races - has anyone done any of these - north Tyneside , Blyth Valley, Sandancer - all 10k races in april

would only want to do the one - cheers for any advice on them
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Sand dancers my favourite of them, hardest course of the three though. . but you finish with a heroic lap of gypsies green stadium :)
 
Daydream Believer said:
I do 1 long & slow, 1 interval & 1 tempo run in a week now + the Parkrun flat out. Seems to suit me better than just banging out the empty miles.
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Cheers, that seems to be pretty much my aim for the next few weeks. Done 6 tonight fairly slow paced, then going to aim for PB Parkrun on Saturday. Looking to do under 21:00 for the first time...
 
Done north shields ten km, canny, closed road for the start. Bit of a fuck on getting back to your car. Think its sold out though. South shields one is canny, course twists a bit, majority on the leas.
 
Stevie Freestein II said:
I'm not an expert but if nothing has changed since you bought the last pair then just buy a replacement pair that are near enough similar. Look up what type the old ones are (support, cushioned, mild/severe overpronator etc) and then get the newish model from the same manufacturer. I'm not plugging a retailer but the one I use has them classed by type of support and like I said I usually get Asics or Saucony.

If you take your old trainers to a decent independent running shop then any of the staff should be able to tell you how you're running without using a fancy machine.
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I agree.When it comes to training shoes I stick to asics gel cumulus and also purchase via sportshoes.com,nowt much changes between models anyway.
 
The Butcher said:
Think I have bruised my heel tonight, aches when standing on it. Could be shoes??
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did you do it training mate ? saw some of your runners out last night , hopefully nowt serious with that marathon coming up

D.A said:
Done north shields ten km, canny, closed road for the start. Bit of a fuck on getting back to your car. Think its sold out though. South shields one is canny, course twists a bit, majority on the leas.
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yes mate, just checked and its sold out, its derby day anyway so wasn't that arsed - have you did the blyth one before ? I just fancy trying one and see how goes
 
Fletch said:
did you do it training mate ? saw some of your runners out last night , hopefully nowt serious with that marathon coming up


yes mate, just checked and its sold out, its derby day anyway so wasn't that arsed - have you did the blyth one before ? I just fancy trying one and see how goes
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Na, I would prefer to stay local like. Shields is good, tough if it's windy!
 
Tried a 10k last week and oppulled my hamstring after 8k, suffeing really badly with this, Feels ok after a few days, but Starts to niggle and then I just stop, don't want to fullt tear it. I was doing really well training wise.
 
WillD said:
Tried a 10k last week and oppulled my hamstring after 8k, suffeing really badly with this, Feels ok after a few days, but Starts to niggle and then I just stop, don't want to fullt tear it. I was doing really well training wise.
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The shortest layoff I've ever managed to get away with without immediately re-injuring myself after even a relatively minor tear was 3 weeks. My physio had me doing aquajogging fr rehab on my knee but apparently it's also good for rehabof muscular injuries.
 
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