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Wanderers Ways. Neil Thompson 1961-2021

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Old Balance?

Very good. I feel like it after a long run nowadays. The only "new" thing is a change of colour or slightly different NB logo( yep it's smaller) or something, the support of the shoe is still the same.

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just started road running and have signed up to do my 1st 10k in sept i needa decent pair of trainers for road running can anybody point me in the right direction.

 

got a budget of about £50.

 

lads and lasses its over to you

 

 

adidas have a 50% online sale at the mo.

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Size 9.5 feet?

 

They must look like flippers on you.

Iam an 8/8.5 normally, 9 in adidas for some reason. When you start to hit 10/15 miles your feet swell so you need extra room so your toenails don't go black & fall off which you can imagine stings a bit.....

 

Anyway you know what they say about men with big feet.....

 

They wear big shoes....

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I should learn to read the full thread before posting! I wear Brooks Glycerin now as I use orthotics with my knackered arthritic knee had a pair of new balance 1260 which were good, but i used to buy their motion control shoes before i started to use my orthotics.

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Do it barefoot.

 

Apparently it's the best way to do it, and it's easier to get dogshit off your feet than out of the grooves in trainers.

 

I have tried this myself, when in sunnier climes and on beaches, and would agree - my back feels loads better

 

However, I saw a fella near Crosby, in November, running barefoot and topless in the rain . . . that's surely the act of a mentally challenged or severely attention seeking individual though . . .

 

nice tip re. the dogshit!

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ended up paying £85 as my gaits all over the place i need support all over

 

I can't say i've ever bought into this gait analysis.  I'm sure there's sound science behind it but I always tend to pick the cheapest and lightest pair I can find.

 

I'm probably just a tight arse but have always thought that once you imprint the insole after a few runs they 'mould' to your gait anyhoo

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I can't say i've ever bought into this gait analysis.  I'm sure there's sound science behind it but I always tend to pick the cheapest and lightest pair I can find.

 

I'm probably just a tight arse but have always thought that once you imprint the insole after a few runs they 'mould' to your gait anyhoo

iam new to this running lark, and having had a few runs half way through the runs my knees ache. so thats why i went for a gait test. 

 

ended up with the brooks adrenaline gts13. hopefully have my first trot out in them tomorrow 

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Fair play, hope it helps!

 

 It's my back that gets me.  Been stop start for last year or so after my hip surgery (old giffer:) Just moved to Bristol which I think must be the hilliest place in the world.  First run for a while yesterday nearly killed me . . .

 

Good luck with the 10k. Someone at works trying to talk me into a mini triathlon - was pretty gam until I heard a wet suit was required!

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Madhatter, iam no Doctor but I would wager 50 English pence that youre sore back and not having your gait checked are linked. Seriously I would get it checked, its always free so you've nothing to lose. Everyones feet are different and the majority of injuries/aches/niggles can be avoided.

 

Fester, whatever you do take the next piece of advice, promise you wont regret it. Get yourself some twin socks, again Tobutts is the man, they are two pairs of socks sowed together and I guarantee you will not get a blister.

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Madhatter, iam no Doctor but I would wager 50 English pence that youre sore back and not having your gait checked are linked. Seriously I would get it checked, its always free so you've nothing to lose. Everyones feet are different and the majority of injuries/aches/niggles can be avoided.

 

Fester, whatever you do take the next piece of advice, promise you wont regret it. Get yourself some twin socks, again Tobutts is the man, they are two pairs of socks sowed together and I guarantee you will not get a blister.

 

 

this..

 

I threw my back out as I was compensating from bi-lateral knee movement,

 

the running shoes I now have (puma complete itana), do the same job as orthopaedic inserts and helped ALOT.

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Hmmm . . . i'm never one to spurn a good bit of advice so may have it checked out.  I presume this is done at a sports store?

 

My back is due to dried discs (lower 2) which basically causes the spurs at the base of my spine to rub, causing nerve type/achy pain.  I find that if i keep my core pretty stable and strong, and stretch out properly, running generally helps with the symptoms.  Post op NHS physio hasn't helped much though . . .

 

Cheers fellas!  If it helps, 50p's on it's way Henry!

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Get to a specialist running shop in your area MH, Google or look on Runners world forums for a recommended one, runners like to share experiences so good things always get passed on. Nothing to lose mate. Good luck

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Fair play, hope it helps!

 

 It's my back that gets me.  Been stop start for last year or so after my hip surgery (old giffer:) Just moved to Bristol which I think must be the hilliest place in the world.  First run for a while yesterday nearly killed me . . .

 

Good luck with the 10k. Someone at works trying to talk me into a mini triathlon - was pretty gam until I heard a wet suit was required!

I think Torquay could be hilliest place in the world....& it's always uphill there !!

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