Best runners for the gym

[demoivre]

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.........

I have been doing all of these things regularly for 25 years and I have only ever used Reeboks - I have never had any problems. The last pair were around 80 euro I think. I would be surprised if you couldn't get a decent pair of runners from any of the major manufacturers for in or around that price. If not then I don't understand the nature of competition !

 

[Trafford]

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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I thought I said I agree that Asics are the way to go. If not then I'm saying it now. I do a lot of running and always use Asics. I find them excellent, having previously used Nike.

 

[Haille]

I have 20 marathons done PB 2 hours 42 mins.I have been running for 25 years.I wear asics gel kayano [not sure spelling] I have just qualified as a fitness instructor.I wear asics out of habit ,slow to change.Previous thread mentioned pronation ,very important.Most running shoes have good support to prevent pronation.Depending what training you are doing in a gym,is it aerobics classes, resistance training or treadmill.In aerobics classes you can have a lot of lateral movement ,some instructors have advised me tht running shoes are not suitable these type of classes or circuit classes as they prevent the necessary lateral movements,they are designed for running full stop.

 

[runner]

Agreed Haille. The OP should probably go for a sturdy general purpose cross trainer shoe rather than the running shoes we outdoor runners use.

 

[bacchus]

so what would you recommend for the gym then????? .

Noboby on a forum can really recommend a pair of shoes for you as it all depends on the shape of you foot, the level of cushionning you want or need, etc....
If you do some running, the "best" shoe depends on the pronation of your foot and running gait.

It's silly to advocate one brand/shoe model over an other one.
While Nike suits some people, Asics suits some others...

Personnaly, i tought the Nike Pegasus was a good shoe until i tried the Asic Gel Nimbus which i find better, while i did not like the Asics Kayano at all. But that's applies to MY feet only. A friend of mine only swears by the Kayanos.

Asics website has a usefull tool to help you choose a shoe. I am sure other brand will have similar helper.

Best is for you to start exercising by going to shops and try shoes...
Anyway, it's a nice evening, so i am off for a run myself.

Good luck