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Beginning To Run - Running Shoes and Other Equipment

  • 30-05-2010 6:22pm
    #1
    therokerroar
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    Alright lads and lasses?

    I used to be quiet fit when I was younger, but have let myself go a bit. Over the last few weeks, I've been eating healthly and that, and have decided now that I'm going to take up running the roads, anyway, I won't bore you with all that to the point of the thread.

    I need a pair of running shoes, so I'm just wondering if there's anything out there going fairly cheap that you can recommend?

    Also, is there any other equipment avaliable out there that would be of use to me?

    Any advice on starting up running the roads would be greatly appreciated too.

    Thanks :D


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  • #2
    xebec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,311 ✭✭✭xebec


    The only equipment you really need to spend money on is a pair of shoes. Once you've got them all you need is a pair of shorts and a t-shirt and you're all set to go.

    As for shoes - if you can get yourself to a proper running shop for a fitting (like Runways in Dublin or Amphibian King in Bray) and spend as much as you can afford on what they suggest. Spending a little now can save you a lot of money in the near and not-so-near future on getting physio and other treatments on injuries...

    As for the running itself, a lot of people here (including myself) use the Couch to 5k plan when starting out. It's a great way to get going, building up nice and easily but still challenging enough to feel like you've achieved something after a workout...

    Welcome to A/R/T! If you've any more questions feel free to ask and I'm sure someone will help you out and point you in the right direction of information... And if you're looking for some more motivation check out the Training Logs and maybe set one up of your own :)


  • #3
    RayCun
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    +1 to everything xebec said.

    Shoes are pretty much the only thing you need, so it's worth getting a pair that's right for you. And the advantage of following a defined programme, like couch25k, is that it stops you going out too hard at first, or of letting things slip when you don't feel like going out.
    And look for a 5k race in your area, for soon after you finish the programme. They're a lot of fun and it's good to have a goal to aim for.


  • #4
    Vitamin C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 98 ✭✭Vitamin C


    I've only just started out in the past few months too and I made the big mistake of getting loads of kit at the start, heart rate monitor and the like. Don't bother you'll use the stuff for a few runs and never look at it again. I agree with the other posts, all you need is good shoes and shorts.

    The only other thing I'd say is that if you like listening to music when you run, get a good arm band for your mp3 or whatever you use to listen to music.

    EDIT But keep the music low enough that you can hear what's going on around you!


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