Best runners for the gym

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Sammie

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Hi can anyone recommend a good make, good support of runner for the gym please..

nothing mad expensive now....

thanks
 
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.
 
Any solution to runners stinking like hell from sweat - my kids won't even go into he car with me because of the smell of the runners from my boot!!

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Go to Arnotts and get them to recommend a pair that's good for you. Personally I like Asics, particularly GT2110s.
 
gel heal or not? what type of Asics runner?

can it be used for running as well as weight lifting?
 
Asics, and you can usually get about 50% off in the sale in Arnotts - if you get there early enough!
 
Asics - I have the Gel Kayano Walkers €80 very comfy and great support with good grip. Asics always reliable.
 
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.
 

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.
 
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!
 
Trafford, if you have something informative to add on the topic, im sure we would all love to hear it - even from Belmullet!
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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.
 
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!
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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.........
 
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