Runners..... starting out?

[TheSandwichMonster]

Ironbridge Runner is an excellent shop if you don't mind the trip to get there... completely agree with others about getting a proper fitting for your shoes first off. I ran for months in my "they'll do" trainers before getting a proper gait analysis and the difference once I'd been properly fitted was amazing. If you search for "Run England" on Google, then you may also be able to find local groups/advice to be able to help you.

 

[Rob3rt]

Ironbridge Runner is an excellent shop if you don't mind the trip to get there... completely agree with others about getting a proper fitting for your shoes first off. I ran for months in my "they'll do" trainers before getting a proper gait analysis and the difference once I'd been properly fitted was amazing. If you search for "Run England" on Google, then you may also be able to find local groups/advice to be able to help you.

I am an insured and trained Run England run leader, but so far havent set up a running group as I just dont have the time.

 

[zoxed]

...the biggest danger is pushing it too hard to start with - there are some muscles that are needed for running, but little used on a bike.

I second that: I messed up my knee last winter when I pushed the running to hard (first running for 20 years, but always cycled in that time).

My theory: you get fit by cycling (heart, lungs, cycling muscles) and then you try running. At a slow pace your heart and lungs will hardly be ticking over (unlike your unfit companion !) and so it is tempting to pick up the pace. Mistake !! one of those muscles/tendons etc that is used in running but not cycling can be injured.

This winter I will be trying especially hard to only progress in small increments !!

 

[david1701]

guys you are amazing, so supportive, will go and look at shoes tomorrow and report back Hopefully will go running on Tuesday with the club or maybe out for just a few k first alone to not embarrass my self

 

[david1701]

This shop http://www.ironbridg...ome.php?cat=114 in Exeter is a specialist running shop - was that the one you meant? My brother and dad have both shopped there and think they're very good.

yeah thats the fella, seen it a few times but never been in

 

[The Jogger]

go to a real running shop and buy a pair of real running shoes from someone who has taken a good look at your gait and who has discussed your goals with you. best investment you can make.

tk maxx style surplus shops have piles of running shorts dead cheap, tops can be taken from the cycling pile, as can socks, and once the nights draw in you may want some reflectives

(I did a couch to 5km course in April, have done a few 10km races since - for fun - and am down to do my second half marathon in 27 years,torn calf muscle permitting, at the end of October)

Greg , are you doing barns green half.

 

[TheSandwichMonster]

I am an insured and trained Run England run leader, but so far havent set up a running group as I just dont have the time.

I'm not a leader, I've just been on one of the 10 weeks beginners course run by a chap where I work. I just mentioned it because I found it really useful to have a more structured approach to running rather than my old method of "pull on some old trainers and move at a faster-than-walking pace until you feel like you're going to be sick". I've not been out loads since, I have to admit, but mostly because my C2W bike arrived and I wanted to concentrate on riding. I have some misguided aspirations towards a triathlon at some point in the not-too-distant, so I'm going to have to dig out the running shoes again I think...

 

[david1701]

I return armed with shorts socks and shoes (and a funny shaped bottle).

Guy in ironbridge was dead good, told me to stand shoeless so he could look, went to get 3 pairs, tried them on, tried 2 on the treadmill and bought 1

I would have gone out this eve but didn't get back till past half 8 and couldn't be fagged, will head out tomorrow to do the triangle, maybe with pony as support vehicle

 

[Flying_Monkey]

One thing i've learned from running, get off the heels and get onto the forefoot.
Eases the pressure put through the knees.
All my injuries from running when i started was from being a heavy heelstriker.
Since changing my running style i'm enjoying my running more.

That might be true for you, but if you aren't a heavy healstriker (and most people tend towards midfoot strike) then there is little benefit in going to the extreme of forefoot running. I do it for training purposes now and again, but that's it. Instead, I would make sure you find a shoe that suits the way you tend to run already (and that means getting assessed properly as Greg suggests above) unless, like you, you have a really bad and potentially damaging gait.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Greg , are you doing barns green half.

torn calf muscle permitting, yes.

 

[The Jogger]

torn calf muscle permitting, yes.

Done it, a few nice little hills but lovely course.

 

[rich p]

Done it, a few nice little hills but lovely course.

Did my PB there Roy! Many moons ago though.

 

[The Jogger]

Jesus Rich, that's a course and a half for a PB well done on that. It was my first half but took up the trail SDW running after that. good luck marshalling tonight.

 

[david1701]

first run complete didn't throw up or anything. feet/back of legs feel a little sore, will go for another short one on Sunday if everything pans out ok

 

[The Jogger]

first run complete didn't throw up or anything. feet/back of legs feel a little sore, will go for another short one on Sunday if everything pans out ok

Well done david, how far?