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- Thread starter CrazyOldMan
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Not massively surprising but I enjoyed it.
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OK something interesting, for me anyway, my standards might be lower than yours.
Had gait analysis at the weekend, was time to get new running shoes and thought that having increased in weight since last time this could be a good idea.
Person taking the snap shot was doing so before I got to the 8mph requested on the treadmill and my technique and line of my lower legs and feet were dreadful, and very uneven. This meant none of the shoes were right from the neutral to those for severe pronation.
When I did this at 8mph which fel tmore natural and settled my style was spot on and neutral was perfect for me.
So why is this interesting?
It tells me that not only am I a plodder when I run, but why I am a plodder. My body is such a mess from past injuries etc. I have no choice but to run at 7.5 to 8mph if I want to avoid more of them.
It also tells me that having gait analysis we need to be sure they take the footage when you are running normally for you, not as speeding up waiting for a smooth run.
So I have shiny new running shoes, they won't be shiny for long. Will see if they make me a better runner or simply the owner of a set of less worn out shoes. The old ones will be kept for winter running when I use snowtrax and thrown away when totally dead, as normal.
Had gait analysis at the weekend, was time to get new running shoes and thought that having increased in weight since last time this could be a good idea.
Person taking the snap shot was doing so before I got to the 8mph requested on the treadmill and my technique and line of my lower legs and feet were dreadful, and very uneven. This meant none of the shoes were right from the neutral to those for severe pronation.
When I did this at 8mph which fel tmore natural and settled my style was spot on and neutral was perfect for me.
So why is this interesting?
It tells me that not only am I a plodder when I run, but why I am a plodder. My body is such a mess from past injuries etc. I have no choice but to run at 7.5 to 8mph if I want to avoid more of them.
It also tells me that having gait analysis we need to be sure they take the footage when you are running normally for you, not as speeding up waiting for a smooth run.
So I have shiny new running shoes, they won't be shiny for long. Will see if they make me a better runner or simply the owner of a set of less worn out shoes. The old ones will be kept for winter running when I use snowtrax and thrown away when totally dead, as normal.
Looks like Justin was right, though haven't tested jumping yet.
New balance M1080 v3. Their higher end neutral trainer. With my milage and weight I don't dare go for low spec stuff, but I do keep them far longer than is likely recommended.
I ahve always gone Asics before but they are going wider fitting and heavier. I didn't think it would make that much difference but these are really nice straight away. I would recommend finding the best fit and form for your gait etc. I have only once made the mistake of using a brand that were not good for me, never again.
I am fresh today after long weekend etc. but even still I am duly impressed with these. I don't promote specific brands etc. especially with footwear because this is so personal but I am glad I made the change.
I ahve always gone Asics before but they are going wider fitting and heavier. I didn't think it would make that much difference but these are really nice straight away. I would recommend finding the best fit and form for your gait etc. I have only once made the mistake of using a brand that were not good for me, never again.
I am fresh today after long weekend etc. but even still I am duly impressed with these. I don't promote specific brands etc. especially with footwear because this is so personal but I am glad I made the change.
These were just over £70, which is not small money, we get ripped off royally in the UK. But they are top of line from an outlet. I will likely look online next time if these turn out great, see if some deals come up. Recommended retail was 100, but no-one in their right minds pays recommended retail, I sure don't.
Bike in my profile picture was a good buy, rrp £999.95, last one they had and ex demo, ridden for a few yards if that, 375, negotiated to 350, cycle to work plan 33% off, so bike was just over £200. Yes I am a tightwad. Not from Yorkshire by birth but got the warcry down pat, 'How much!'
My wife is as bad. She helped negotiating the gym kit down a way too.
I do too many miles not to have the right shoes, never tried brooks though.
Got lucky on last set as they were last of line and have lasted over a year.
Most shoes are supposed to be replaced after 6 months and with some being well over £100 they really are having a laugh.
Bike in my profile picture was a good buy, rrp £999.95, last one they had and ex demo, ridden for a few yards if that, 375, negotiated to 350, cycle to work plan 33% off, so bike was just over £200. Yes I am a tightwad. Not from Yorkshire by birth but got the warcry down pat, 'How much!'
My wife is as bad. She helped negotiating the gym kit down a way too.
I do too many miles not to have the right shoes, never tried brooks though.
Got lucky on last set as they were last of line and have lasted over a year.
Most shoes are supposed to be replaced after 6 months and with some being well over £100 they really are having a laugh.
A buddy of mine swears by Brooks, but I can't bring myself to spend that much money on a pair of shoes that I could wear down in less than a year.
I'm a big fan of Brooks too, but never full price - they are pretty easy to find on sale such as at Running Warehouse. I"m on my 3rd pair of Cascadia's and love my Pure Flows.
Your comment about getting the analysis footage when running normally for you is spot on, Tony, and if one is unused to treadmills, some time is needed to adjust to that as well. Tom got one done once when he wasn't at a comfortable speed and was told one foot under pronated while the other over pronated and that he should buy 2 pair of shoes to get the right shoes!
Recently read a book that was a compilation of oodles of studies and there have been several that suggest that one is more likely to get a running injury wearing 'motion control' shoes, even if gait analysis suggests they are needed. One idea was that the foot needed to be able to move that way and when hindered, injuries occurred to leg as the muscles, tendons, and joints were forced to move in an unnatural for that body motion.
Glad the new shoes are good! I adore new shoes and it has been ages since I had any... of course I don't really need any... but I have the excuse of being female so of course I always need new shoes!
I have loads of shoes, for gender anyway. Off road cycling, road cycling, running with spare now, wet weather outdoors, dry outdoors, sandals, office shoes (necessary evil), court shoes, desert boots, gymnastics shoes (for weights). Stylish I may not be but equiped I am.
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Just noticed the last post makes it appear I have a time machine. That was from 02-Sep-2013 not August
Well this set of sessions was as much as anything else my desire to prove I could still do 1RM work after injury. I did it and in order to avoid causing another injury and because I will be getting some new toys next week training will be taking a slight shift for a bit of fun.
I will be getting two pairs of fat gripz and a set of farmers walk handles and considering I have never used either of these I feel it would be sensible to use these sensibly at first.
Having read a few reviews on fat gripz a number of people find them awkward to get on and off kit so I will be leaving one set on the bar and having the second for use on chin bar, kettles, and of course farmers walk kit. The joy of having found some on a good offer two sets have cost me marginally more than I saw them for sale at one at a time a few months ago and less than 2/3 of the price others are doing them for now.
There are walk handles that are heavier duty etc. than those I am getting but they are set to hold 200kg each and I don't see me being able to carry more than half that any time soon. I will also be trying them out as dumbell substitutes on a few movements to see how they do.
Thoughts of routine are being considered at the moment but some variation from plan is inevitable. Current thoughts are below, feedback and suggestions are welcome, consider there is new kit and I am keen to do some stupid things with them. All of the exercises where I am lifting the bar with hands will be using fat gripz.
Squat session
Squats 3 x 10
Farmers walk distance tbc
Lunges with walk handles
Bench session
Bench press 3 x 10, interested to see how this goes apparently realy improve bench with fat gripz
Fly press with walk handles 3 x 10
Kettlebell clean and press 3x 10
Deadlift session
Deadlift 3 x 10
Single arm deadlift using walk handles 3 x 10
Wide grip chins 3 x 10, would like to introduce a bit of weight to these, will see how it goes with gripz
Anyone with knowledge of how stupid or underwhelming I am likely to find this please let me know.
I will be getting two pairs of fat gripz and a set of farmers walk handles and considering I have never used either of these I feel it would be sensible to use these sensibly at first.
Having read a few reviews on fat gripz a number of people find them awkward to get on and off kit so I will be leaving one set on the bar and having the second for use on chin bar, kettles, and of course farmers walk kit. The joy of having found some on a good offer two sets have cost me marginally more than I saw them for sale at one at a time a few months ago and less than 2/3 of the price others are doing them for now.
There are walk handles that are heavier duty etc. than those I am getting but they are set to hold 200kg each and I don't see me being able to carry more than half that any time soon. I will also be trying them out as dumbell substitutes on a few movements to see how they do.
Thoughts of routine are being considered at the moment but some variation from plan is inevitable. Current thoughts are below, feedback and suggestions are welcome, consider there is new kit and I am keen to do some stupid things with them. All of the exercises where I am lifting the bar with hands will be using fat gripz.
Squat session
Squats 3 x 10
Farmers walk distance tbc
Lunges with walk handles
Bench session
Bench press 3 x 10, interested to see how this goes apparently realy improve bench with fat gripz
Fly press with walk handles 3 x 10
Kettlebell clean and press 3x 10
Deadlift session
Deadlift 3 x 10
Single arm deadlift using walk handles 3 x 10
Wide grip chins 3 x 10, would like to introduce a bit of weight to these, will see how it goes with gripz
Anyone with knowledge of how stupid or underwhelming I am likely to find this please let me know.