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  • That's a really good point you make thanks! Probably sounds stupid but as a complete newbie runner I thought I was doing the right thing getting my feet fitted (have had lots of advise to get it done). I did have sore feet after a 7km run in my Nike but no pain when I was running. No, had no idea our feet are supposed to…
  • Following on from my story... Took everyone's advise and took the shoes back last sat. This time they put me in Asics gt 2000s. They felt like a perfect fit for my left foot, right foot almost feels like it slips up and down a bit on heel. Went home and tried them on the treadmill for 15mins - all ok. Another 15mins later…
  • Must be the day for it - I did my first 5k today too. That's an awesome time - I took 37mins (but I'm a really slow runner lol)
  • Huge congrats - that's awesome! I too ran my very first 5k organised event today - it's a great feeling of achievement aye!
  • Thanks all for your advice, great to her others experiences, especially those who also over pronate. - I rang the shop and they suggested I try one or two more tries on the treadmill but if still not happy to take them back. Ran 15 mins tonight but still having a lot of pain - this time on bottom of my feet in front of…
  • Thanks so much everyone for all your advice - was absolutely spot on! I went into my local running shoe shop today and got video analysis done while running on treadmill. Turns out I over pronate so have been running in completely the wrong type of shoe for me! Ended up purchasing a pair of brooks adrenaline GTS 12. Yet to…
  • Thanks also for the website recommendation - has anyone used wiggle.co.uk?
  • Thanks heaps for all the replies and ahdvice! Much appreciated.
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