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| Thread ID: 84203 | 2007-10-28 05:57:00 | any runners here, I need running shoes | John W (523) | PC World Chat |
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| 605945 | 2007-10-28 05:57:00 | Hi there Im entering an Adventure Race in Early March, and while Im a fit 50+yr old, MTB rider, Im kind of new to running. I need to buy a pair of running shoes and a realistic training program that will see me fit to take part in this event, 4mths away. I ran a 1/2 marathon 20yrs back, ended up with LHand hip pain that last 1-2yrs afterwards, so I wanrt to do things right this time. Last time I looked a Running Shoes the prices were very high, $3-500. I suspect most of this is Marketing costs, so if you can see through the bulls_it that accompanies the adverts and store Sales staff, what sort of shoes should I be looking for. Thanks John in Mosgiel. |
John W (523) | ||
| 605946 | 2007-10-28 06:09:00 | Hi there Im entering an Adventure Race in Early March, and while Im a fit 50+yr old, MTB rider, Im kind of new to running. I need to buy a pair of running shoes and a realistic training program that will see me fit to take part in this event, 4mths away. I ran a 1/2 marathon 20yrs back, ended up with LHand hip pain that last 1-2yrs afterwards, so I wanrt to do things right this time. Last time I looked a Running Shoes the prices were very high, $3-500. I suspect most of this is Marketing costs, so if you can see through the bulls_it that accompanies the adverts and store Sales staff, what sort of shoes should I be looking for. Thanks John in Mosgiel. Try the forums at www.nzrun.com . |
robbyp (2751) | ||
| 605947 | 2007-10-28 09:04:00 | The TV ads for The Athlete's Foot stores look pretty convincing - they seem to only hire pro's to assist with your selection. | Greg (193) | ||
| 605948 | 2007-10-28 09:20:00 | www.stuff.co.nz | Metla (12) | ||
| 605949 | 2007-10-28 09:33:00 | This site looks promising, John. http://www.runnersworld.co.uk Click on the GEAR section. then How to Choose a Shoe. It gives basic info (but even non-energetic I was interested ) though you have to scroll down to find it. . |
Laura (43) | ||
| 605950 | 2007-10-28 11:03:00 | Some general tips here, search for this name on Google, there used to be special shoes made under his name, not sure if that is still true: www.fitnesssports.com |
zqwerty (97) | ||
| 605951 | 2007-10-28 18:04:00 | I ran a 1/2 marathon 20yrs back, ended up with LHand hip pain that last 1-2yrs afterwards, so I wanrt to do things right this time . Asics Gel shoes . Although I do not run anymore - bad knees - I would not walk in anything else . Recommended by my podiatrist (had to get orthotics) . Go to a good sports shoe store, for runners . The staff at such stores are very knowledgeable . Try on a variety of shoes . For the last 8 years I have tried every brand at every price from Warehouse cheapies to the most expensive, and always go back to Asics Gels . |
Morpheus1 (186) | ||
| 605952 | 2007-10-28 23:55:00 | I just bought a new pair of cross trainers in the Stirling Sports sale. They are far better than my old $30 shoes - they are comfortable to run in & they actually fit me properly (I have quite wide feet) | Greven (91) | ||
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