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Running Shoes

  • 08-09-2010 6:48pm
    #1
    countryliving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭


    hi,i started running last winter, i loved it. i run in the local public leisure centre as the coach is excellent and i have got to know a lot of new people. however, the surface is horrendous - it seems to be tarmac? concrete? whatever it is - it kills my calves, fierce pain after. i stretch generally head for a swim after but i end up going to the physio every 2 weeks. i was running in asics but no effect and i was insoles. can anyone recommend a good pair of running shoes which will tolerate the running surface? cycling is my main sport. i admire all you runners who do marathans etc! wow!! thank you.


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  • #2
    ntlbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,287 ✭✭✭✭ntlbell


    Have you considered moving to grass?

    If you're up in Dublin/wicklow pop into http://www.amphibianking.ie/

    They will go over any issues with you and film you on the track they're maybe other problems besides what you're running on, then try and get you into the correct shoe or best suited shoe for you

    Good luck with it


  • #3
    digme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭digme


    countryliving wrote: »
    hi,i started running last winter, i loved it. i run in the local public leisure centre as the coach is excellent and i have got to know a lot of new people. however, the surface is horrendous - it seems to be tarmac? concrete? whatever it is - it kills my calves, fierce pain after. i stretch generally head for a swim after but i end up going to the physio every 2 weeks. i was running in asics but no effect and i was insoles. can anyone recommend a good pair of running shoes which will tolerate the running surface? cycling is my main sport. i admire all you runners who do marathans etc! wow!! thank you.
    sounds to me like your over training. it's not the surface anyway thats certain


  • #4
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,369 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    digme wrote: »
    sounds to me like your over training. it's not the surface anyway thats certain

    :confused:
    How do you get this from that short post?

    It may very well be that your shoes aren't suitable for you. I'd echo what ntl said about getting a gait assessment if you don't already have a fair idea of what your gait is. What shoes are you wearing at the moment?


  • #5
    countryliving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭countryliving


    Digme - no not over training im fairly fit anyway and used to exercising i do a lot of cycling. the coach is great built us up slowly and worked with us. so - not over training.


  • #6
    countryliving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭countryliving


    Racoon Queen - i am wearing asics but no use at all. thank you for your help.


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  • #7
    countryliving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭countryliving


    NTLBELL - thank you so much :) i have checked out that site you have advised in bray. i am heading to dublin tomorrow and will pay them a visit. thank you - hopefully this will do the trick and i can continue to run and enjoy it. :)


  • #8
    menoscemo
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    countryliving wrote: »
    Racoon Queen - i am wearing asics but no use at all. thank you for your help.

    Asics what?
    There are many types of asics which are all specifically designed for different types of foot types/ gaits. Nimbus are for neutral/ suprinators (high/ medium arches). 1150's are stability shoes for mild pronators (medium arches). 2150's and Kayanos are stability shoes for severe overpronators (normally associated with flat footed people).
    The likes of Asics Noosa/ Dx racers are what we call racing flats, specifically designed for neutral runners for races and speed session, offering little support. They would be usuitable for training for most people.

    The above are just some of the hundreds of different types of Asics runners on the market. For more products and further information on Gait/pronation check out the asics website.

    When choosing runners you also must take into account the width of your foot, your weight (for the amount of cushioning needed) and several other factors.

    If you haven't understood much of the above, it really would be best for you to visit a specialised running store for Gait analysis and a fitting as RQ and NTL Bell have suggested. There is a high chance that you are running in a pair of trainiers unsuitable for you which may be causing your injuries


  • #9
    liamo123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 810 ✭✭✭liamo123


    countryliving wrote: »
    NTLBELL - thank you so much :) i have checked out that site you have advised in bray. i am heading to dublin tomorrow and will pay them a visit. thank you - hopefully this will do the trick and i can continue to run and enjoy it. :)


    Pity ur not in dublin on Saturday.. Asics will b in Arnotts from 10am to 4pm with " The Only 3D Foot Mapping System in Ireland "..read about it in current edition of the Irishrunner.. Sounds impressive and its free.. Will hopefully get down myself after Firhouse 10k


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