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big nuts

Well-known member
Jan 15, 2011
4,859
Hove
Ditto. Shoes probably the most important IMHO. You can get away with crap shorts and t-shirts but shoes no. I would advise going to Run on Blatchington Rd in Hove. They will spare you the time and look at your running style and requirements and identify the right pair. I really rate these guys.

Also, it can be very tempting to jack it in when the weather is pants, it's dark and you're unfit. So try and stick with it until the spring. When spring arrives you will be bit much fitter, be able to run for longer and the weather will (hopefully) improve... it will all start to make sense.

Just bought my second pair of Brooks Ravenna today from Run. Excellent shop, when I purchased my first pair from there the guy filmed me as I done a circuit of the nearby streets. The shoes are crucial for injury prevention, as so few people have anything close to a perfect running technique.
 


knocky1

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Jan 20, 2010
12,946
I got a Garmin off of the missis for my birthday this weekend, which will be having its first outing tonight. Probably be doing 6 miles with 4 reps of 1 mile at sub 6 mins followed by 0.5 miles easy.

That is indeed a fast rep. I started mine today. 10 x 1/4 mile with 1/4 m recovery after each. 2m warm up and ditto warm down. Much more fun than the endurance training. Managed 6'45" pace but made sure that wind was behind me. Also met an ironman of the future. My neighbours 3 year old on his new Xmas bike,with Mum on her bike,cycling along seafront with 3 miles still to get home into the wind. He was looking better than I was.
 


timbha

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
9,834
Sussex
I had a look at sportsdirect.com and they've got a sale on. Saw some running shoes on there for £15 so will give those a go.


be very very careful what you buy from Sports Direct, it could be the worst £15 you ever spend. Running shoes cost what they cost for a reason. As previous posters have said try Run (or Jog Shop or Sweatshop) and get some proper advice. The wrong running shoes could cause you injury, make running uncomfortable and put you off.
 


TotallyFreaked

Active member
Jul 2, 2011
324
I am 46 and started running almost a year ago. One of the best things I ever did. Absolutely love it. Have done 3 10k races and slowly improving my times 55 minutes is my best. However when I run over 10k I seem to pick up an injury. First time I went to a physio and they sorted it out but it cost me 200 euro. Now got another injury tempted to just rest rather than spend another potential 200 euro. Any tips on injury treatment?

Unfortunately a lot of time the best treatment is rest (together with the initial Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). Also it depends on the injury and if you know what the cause is. Different injuries react to different treatments. I have found the best treatment other than the expensive trip to a Sports Therapist is a foam roller or ball to allow a deep tissue massage that aids tissue repair. This together with lots of specific stretching and strengthening exercises to prevent future injury. Some support aids can also help some injuries

Finding out what initially causes the injury is the key. I mainly get injured when I change something in my routine i.e. increase distance/speed too quickly and more importantly not stretching enough after running. Incorrect footwear can also be a cause as well as the surface you run on. Hope that helps
 


Lord Bamber

Legendary Chairman
Feb 23, 2009
4,366
Heaven
Excellent! Thanks to all with your advice! The 'NHS Couch to 5k' looks to be a perfect start point.

I had a look at sportsdirect.com and they've got a sale on. Saw some running shoes on there for £15 so will give those a go.

As has been said later in the thread by [MENTION=149]timbha[/MENTION] spending the right amount of monies is crucial. Not saying the £15 shoes are not right but you are best going into Run / Sweatshop / Up & Running / Jog Shop and paying to get a pair of running shoes. I suspect the Sports Direct shoes are not quite the ticket.
 




Herr Tubthumper

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NSC Patreon
Jul 11, 2003
59,198
The Fatherland
As has been said later in the thread by [MENTION=149]timbha[/MENTION] spending the right amount of monies is crucial. Not saying the £15 shoes are not right but you are best going into Run / Sweatshop / Up & Running / Jog Shop and paying to get a pair of running shoes. I suspect the Sports Direct shoes are not quite the ticket.

Agree. If you're even mildly serious it's very important to have your feet looked at to see how your feet strike the ground when you run. You then get shoes which adjust if the outside or insides strike first (pronation is inward roll and is supination the outward roll?). The cumulative effect of not correcting for this might cause you problems further down the line. As I mentioned, you can scrimp on clothing but it is best to spend as much on the shoes as you can.
 


Lord Bamber

Legendary Chairman
Feb 23, 2009
4,366
Heaven
One last point from me on the subject.

I was lucky enough to have a thorough examination by an Asics specialist in November and it was reassuring to see that the 'free' work done by the good folk of a 'proper' running shop was correct and I have a rolling stride and need stability in the shoe, thus a Brooks GTS is a solution (other stability shoes are available). These shoes cost me £85.

As a comparison, just one sports physio session can cost anywhere between £20 & £50 for rehab due to injuries caused by incorrect footwear. Normally injuries need a few of these sessions.

An easy 7 miles for me today.

Happy Running. :smile:
 






Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 11, 2003
59,198
The Fatherland
One last point from me on the subject.

I was lucky enough to have a thorough examination by an Asics specialist in November and it was reassuring to see that the 'free' work done by the good folk of a 'proper' running shop was correct and I have a rolling stride and need stability in the shoe, thus a Brooks GTS is a solution (other stability shoes are available). These shoes cost me £85.

As a comparison, just one sports physio session can cost anywhere between £20 & £50 for rehab due to injuries caused by incorrect footwear. Normally injuries need a few of these sessions.

An easy 7 miles for me today.

Happy Running. :smile:

Interesting that Brooks have 2 recommendations in the recent posts. I wear Brooks Ghost 4 so that makes it 3.
 


Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
59,198
The Fatherland
As an aside I have invested in a Gore-Tex winter running outfit for when it goes sub-zero and snows. I'm a bit pissed off we have a very mild winter so far.
 


Braders

Abi Fletchers Gimpboy
Jul 15, 2003
29,224
Brighton, United Kingdom
Any decent equipment/trainers etc to help with running whilst having a busted ankle.

Haven't run more then a couple of hundred yards since I injured myself October 2011 and missing it big time.

Any advice NSC runners?
 






Lord Bamber

Legendary Chairman
Feb 23, 2009
4,366
Heaven
As an aside I have invested in a Gore-Tex winter running outfit for when it goes sub-zero and snows. I'm a bit pissed off we have a very mild winter so far.

My Gore-Tex winter jacket is 6 years old now and on its last legs however it has been awesome over the last few years. I cannot say enough how good its been. I was sceptical when buying it but so pleased I did.
 






beardy gull

Well-known member
Jul 18, 2003
4,043
Portslade
I got a Garmin off of the missis for my birthday this weekend, which will be having its first outing tonight. Probably be doing 6 miles with 4 reps of 1 mile at sub 6 mins followed by 0.5 miles easy.

I love my new garmin, its the dogs. Those are cracking rep times there also.

Made the mistake of ordering the new TomTom Runner GPS watch when my Garmin 305 finally died. Load of old rubbish. Sent it back today and bought the FR220 instead. Wonderful piece of kit.
 


Lord Bamber

Legendary Chairman
Feb 23, 2009
4,366
Heaven
Made the mistake of ordering the new TomTom Runner GPS watch when my Garmin 305 finally died. Load of old rubbish. Sent it back today and bought the FR220 instead. Wonderful piece of kit.

Interesting feedback that as the TomTom is getting a lot of exposure and if you believe the advertising, its makes the Garmin look like betamax. (for you young ones who might not remember replace betamax with AVB)

14 miles now, 1st 7 at 9mm pace then next 7 8mm pace.

Then its Amex time!
 


nwgull

Well-known member
Jul 25, 2003
13,653
Manchester
Made the mistake of ordering the new TomTom Runner GPS watch when my Garmin 305 finally died. Load of old rubbish. Sent it back today and bought the FR220 instead. Wonderful piece of kit.

That's the one I've been bought. Haven't actually hooked it up to my laptop yet, but I like the you can get it to buzz at appropriate time and distance intervals!
 


poidy

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Aug 3, 2009
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Mr Banana

Tedious chump
Aug 8, 2005
5,481
Standing in the way of control
Any decent equipment/trainers etc to help with running whilst having a busted ankle.

Haven't run more then a couple of hundred yards since I injured myself October 2011 and missing it big time.

Any advice NSC runners?

Talk to The Jog Shop mate, they'll sort you out. Down the street between St James's Street and the job centre :smile:
 


Y Ddraig Goch

New member
Sep 28, 2011
50
Always remember to stretch after your run particularly if like me you're knocking on a bit.

Invest in a foam roller (you tube how to foam roll) and a cricket ball for rolling the soles of your feet.
 



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