Best runners for the gym
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Marathon Man
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I've been wearing Nike Pegasus for about 10 years. Cost €100+/-. It will cost you about that for a good pair, whatever the brand. Cheap isn't necessarily good, dearer than that isn't better...prob worse but you'll look good.
btw, if you get the shoes wet...stuff them with newspapers immediately, otherwise they'll smell like cat's p*#s Don't put them near heat - they'll shrink.
btw, if you get the shoes wet...stuff them with newspapers immediately, otherwise they'll smell like cat's p*#s Don't put them near heat - they'll shrink.
Asics again!
Spend at least 100euro and try out different fits. Arnotts have summer sales half price so watch out for this, also in branch in stillorgan if ure south side city.Should also get advice as to whether you have any pronation when running as the support for this or lack of it varies across models. Having said that while most distance runners use asics, other brands are also good and may suit you better - try on a good sample and get a feel for them.
Spend at least 100euro and try out different fits. Arnotts have summer sales half price so watch out for this, also in branch in stillorgan if ure south side city.Should also get advice as to whether you have any pronation when running as the support for this or lack of it varies across models. Having said that while most distance runners use asics, other brands are also good and may suit you better - try on a good sample and get a feel for them.
Did I miss it or where did the OP say that they were in Dublin at all? They could be in Belmullet for all I know.
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Asics are definitely the best...
I bought my last pair in Edinburgh in this cool shop .. basically they examine your feet, set you off running on a treadmill and find you the most suitable shoe for the way your foot works. I broke my ankle very badly a few years ago and have a tendency to lean 'inwards' on my foot to compensate for weakness. They gave me a pair of asics that had extra support on the LHS which actually meant that I could walk properly again. Fantastic place. I can't remember what the name of the shop was - if I do, i'll post it. But... I think I read recently that a similar shop has just opened up in Dublin.
Hope that helps!
I bought my last pair in Edinburgh in this cool shop .. basically they examine your feet, set you off running on a treadmill and find you the most suitable shoe for the way your foot works. I broke my ankle very badly a few years ago and have a tendency to lean 'inwards' on my foot to compensate for weakness. They gave me a pair of asics that had extra support on the LHS which actually meant that I could walk properly again. Fantastic place. I can't remember what the name of the shop was - if I do, i'll post it. But... I think I read recently that a similar shop has just opened up in Dublin.
Hope that helps!
I believe it's in Bray, but don't know the name of it unfortunately.
The place in Bray is called Amphibian King http://www.amphibianking.ie/index.htm
Friend went and got gait analysis done - they have a great selections of shoes appearantly.
You have to book an appointment for the analasys
M.
Friend went and got gait analysis done - they have a great selections of shoes appearantly.
You have to book an appointment for the analasys
M.
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runnerHaving said that while most distance runners use asics.......
Can't agree. A very high proportion of serious club distance runners use Nike, Asics comes a distant second.
Asics are also a popular shoe, particularly as they tend to be a little cheaper with sales from time to time. Nike Pegasus has an air cushion. The problem with Asics is that it tends to break down/harden with time.
WRT query on shoes for weightlifting; you need specific shoes for your activity - runners will NOT provide suitable stability for weightlifting.
Pedigree: mileage: 50-70 p.w., 15 sub 3:00s, Pb 2:46, running 23 years - first 6 with Adidas, last 17 Nike, mainly Pegasus. Occasional foray into "new super shoes" but, time and again, back to Pegasus. Largely injury free during this time - this is the acid test for a good shoe. Have used Asics for racing, mainly for lightness but find Asics racers wear quickly.
Can't agree. A very high proportion of serious club distance runners use Nike, Asics comes a distant second.
Asics are also a popular shoe, particularly as they tend to be a little cheaper with sales from time to time. Nike Pegasus has an air cushion. The problem with Asics is that it tends to break down/harden with time.
WRT query on shoes for weightlifting; you need specific shoes for your activity - runners will NOT provide suitable stability for weightlifting.
Pedigree: mileage: 50-70 p.w., 15 sub 3:00s, Pb 2:46, running 23 years - first 6 with Adidas, last 17 Nike, mainly Pegasus. Occasional foray into "new super shoes" but, time and again, back to Pegasus. Largely injury free during this time - this is the acid test for a good shoe. Have used Asics for racing, mainly for lightness but find Asics racers wear quickly.
Dont disagree generally marathonman. I was in fairness referring to distance runners in general (stats from major marathons) - not the top bracket analysis, which im not familiar with these. Do agree asics wear out a bit quickly, but have not enough personal experience of other brands. Congrats on your personal achievements. Been around a bit longer myself with over 80 marathons sub 3:20, and usual cluster well under 3.
Anecdotally, in changing room after recent Belfast marathon all 10 people there were on asics-maybe explains why I didnt do better!
R
Anecdotally, in changing room after recent Belfast marathon all 10 people there were on asics-maybe explains why I didnt do better!
R
so what would you recommend for the gym then????? the activity will involve running on a treadmill, doing the cylcing classes(spinning), doing body toning classes that involve lifting weights, circuit training.... and maybe use some other gym equipment.........