RozeePozee Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm doing a "couch to 5km" coaching programme on my phone and am really enjoying it having never done any running before. I'm off the couch, 3 weeks in and my knees have started hurting when I run for more than a couple of minutes. I've heard some specialist running shops do a gait analysis before advising on appropriate shoes. Does anyone know of such a shop please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalithic Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 There's the one on attercliffe, can't remember the name though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam4037 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Accelerate on attercliffe - tried loads of shoes, got good advice and tips on running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evei Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 The one I went to is called accelerate. Take something comfy to run in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob23 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I (and a couple of mates) went to 'Up and Running' in the centre of Sheffield. They do the gait analysis there. I thought the service was good and the staff friendly. As Evei said take something comfy you can run in and also your old shoes as they can get an indication of how you run from the worn out soles. Proper running shoes can be a bit expensive but I figured it was worth it as didn't want to do any long-term damage. Also, slightly unrelated, but I found cod liver oil with glucosamine (got mine from Boots) helped with joint aching when I got into running a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The knee thing could be your body accepting the new stresses and strains you are applying to it. However, I would be very careful with regards to your knees. Before investing in a new pair of trainers, I would go and have a word with your GP. Your knees shouldn't really be hurting whilst you are running. However, I second the above comments. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jossyboy Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 GO Outdoors and decathalon do running shoes, I think the knees may be something to do with the way you run. I had the same problem and realised i was landing on my heel which sends a shock all the way up your leg. Was painful for my knees and ankles. You really need the gait analysis if you are planning an doing a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Can you do some exercises that will tone and strengthen your muscles, in the the hope that this will put less strain on your knees? Eg sitting and bending slightly forward, whilst raising your legs and then straightening them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plekhanov Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm doing a "couch to 5km" coaching programme on my phone and am really enjoying it having never done any running before. I'm off the couch, 3 weeks in and my knees have started hurting when I run for more than a couple of minutes. I've heard some specialist running shops do a gait analysis before advising on appropriate shoes. Does anyone know of such a shop please? Running particularly on paved surfaces is nto a good idea for someone with 'dodgy' knees. Decent shoes may help but sport like swimming or cycling which are both just as good as running to terms of burning calories and cardio and have low to no impact on your joints might be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTrigger Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I (and a couple of mates) went to 'Up and Running' in the centre of Sheffield. They do the gait analysis there. I thought the service was good and the staff friendly. As Evei said take something comfy you can run in and also your old shoes as they can get an indication of how you run from the worn out soles. Proper running shoes can be a bit expensive but I figured it was worth it as didn't want to do any long-term damage. Also, slightly unrelated, but I found cod liver oil with glucosamine (got mine from Boots) helped with joint aching when I got into running a bit more. I went to up and running too, great shop but the gait analysis wasn't up to a lot the analysis offered in He Run/She Runs at meadowhall was better. But the guy at up and running really knows is stuff and is much more use in advising on more supportive shoes etc. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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