Running

[Philly Q]

So, what does going to a proper running shop, and gate analysis set one back these days?  Roughly?

When I got some shoes from "RunnersNeed" they didn't charge for the treadmill/analysis business. 

Shoes weren't cheap though.  And they didn't stop me getting shin splints.

[Madsakre]

I run 3 miles in around 19 minutes. Its a part of my job :S

Btw be careful with your knees if you're a bit chubby, you can actually hurt yourself.


Rowing or spinning is brilliant alternatives

[tomjackson]

So, what does going to a proper running shop, and gate analysis set one back these days?  Roughly?

The gait analysis is free but generally shops that do it charge the RRP rather than discount like sports direct or the likes.  The trainers I got were £70 (on sale from £90) but they had some for £55.
At the end of the day, the gait analysis is supposed to be free so you can always get it done then go away and see if you can get the trainers cheaper elswhere.  I don't mind paying a bit extra but I wouldn't spend £100 on a pair of trainers I could get for £60 online.  But £75 fair enough, you pay don't mind paying a little extra for the knowledge and advice.

[Jonny]

http://www.balancephysio.com/whatwedo/137/running-analysis - it's difficult to differentiation those for professionals and those for consumers, but this is one. No cost, as far as I can see.

And a proper running shop? In my opinion, it's all about the shoe. Like Nike have specialised in different types of runners, so you could them first. Specialists would probably cost a F-Ton.

[tomjackson]

So, what does going to a proper running shop, and gate analysis set one back these days?  Roughly?

When I got some shoes from "RunnersNeed" they didn't charge for the treadmill/analysis business. 

Shoes weren't cheap though.  And they didn't stop me getting shin splints.

It's very frustrating; and I'm hoping mine don't come back but I don't think just the shoes will do the trick.
I've read what I can on the subject and other than shoes I'm stretching my calves much more and also building my shin muscles (lifting the furniture with the front of my feet).  Also trying to mid foot strike.
With plenty of rest, ice and building up mileage slowly hopefully that will keep the shinsplints at bay!

[Philly Q]

I've been getting most of my exercise from cycling and plain old walking recently.

I'm sure if I started running the shin splints (and lower back problems) would come straight back, even though I'm 2-3 stone lighter than I was last time I tried running.

I could only ever run on a treadmill or grass, if I tried to run on any kind of hard surface it was instant agony.  At that point, it's really not doing you any good!  :lol: 

[tomjackson]

Well you can't really beat walking.  If your body tells you not to run it's best not to!
I know a few people that run through the pain and hobble around everywhere, then it's doing more harm than good.

[Philly Q]

Well you can't really beat walking.  If your body tells you not to run it's best not to!
I know a few people that run through the pain and hobble around everywhere, then it's doing more harm than good.

Yeah, a friend of mine has an issue with a spur of bone (or something like that) in his heel.  Whenever he runs it hurts like hell and he can barely walk next day.  I keep saying - why bother?

It probably doesn't help that his wife did the London Marathon last year and is planning to do it again in 2012 - I think he feels left out.

[Matt77]

I went for a brief jaunt the other week

[Denim n Leather]

I run 3 miles in around 19 minutes. Its a part of my job :S

When I commute to my office, it's a 2.5 mile walk from the train station. I can walk it in 26-27 minutes on average, with a c.20lb backpack (laptop, tools, etc). I can't seem to break the 26 minute record!

[tomjackson]

I went for a brief jaunt the other week

Is this how you did it?

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIqa11NCbmA

[Matt77]

Felt like that!
That photo was over a week after the run.
I randomly decided to see how far I could run without stopping.
Turned out it to be a decent distance, but my feet weren't up to it.
In contrast to the mood of this thread. I'm quitting running

[Dmoney]

ouch!
thats how both my feet looked after doing some Kali training. first time in ages I'd trained and I did it bare foot. someone else did the same but they bled all over the floor, while i just got huge blisters that I didn't notice til I got home. not quite as bad as that mind!!! ouch!

[Ian Price]

I've started running a lot more lately and have a half marathon in a few weeks. I visited 'The Sweat Shop' (great name) for a new pair of trainers as I'd had my old Nike Air Max for at least 12 years. The gait analysis was free of charge and they also measured me up for some insoles moulded to the shape of my feet. They wanted £40 for them! I asked the lady who served me what benefit they would give me and she said "not much". I didn't buy them and just plumped for a pair of Nike Vomero - cost me £90.00

Before I got the trainers I was having quite a lot of problems with my knee but that has now stopped. I think losing half a stone has also helped this. I even ran one of my regular routes in my quickest ever time for that route (4.9 miles in 34 minutes).

Running is nearly becoming a new addiction for me.

[_tom_]

I keep saying - why bother?

Addiction! I'm having a similar thing with the amount of mountain biking I'm doing out here in Canada.. it's so rough out here and my forks aren't really that good at absorbing high speed bumps. As a result my hands are getting battered and so sore just from gripping so hard that they don't get knocked off the grips. I've taken a day off today to recover as the pain in my left hand was bad enough that I couldn't open a bottle of pop earlier (better now though) but am already itching to get back out tomorrow and will be there first thing to try and get a full day in :lol: