When I started running again last year I decided it was finally time to ditch my overused Nikes (first purchased when I was 16). I realised if I was serious about this I really needed to find the perfect trainer which could handle clocking up the miles.
I took myself along to my local Advance Performance to have a gait analysis done. For those of you who don't know, this involved running on a tread mill in my current shoes whilst my feet where being filmed from behind to check their positioning. This showed that I needed far more support then my current shoes were giving me.
I am a sever overpronator meaning when I run I lean towards the inside of my foot, straining my ankle and hamstrings, therefore I needed something to straighten up my ankles and offer me support. After testing numerous trainers the best fit for me was the...
Mizuno Wave Alchemy 11
Coming in at £105, these werent the cheapest but were also not the most expensive. In the end I decided it was something which I needed to spend money on. A year later these are still in top condition and have really helped with the positioning of my ankle when running.
"The Mizuno Wave Plate provides excellent cushioning to the Mizuno Wave Alchemy 11 by dispersing the force of impact across a larger surface area. Lightweight and responsive AP+ midsole now offers more comfort and durability while giving a more resilient base for maximum responsiveness with every foot strike."
If you are seriously considering running full time or think your current shoes aren't quite doing the trick I highly reccomend having a gait analysis done. At Advance Performance the gait analysis is free if you buy a pair of trainers, if not it stands at £25, this is redemable off the price of your trainers if at a later date you decide to buy from them. A pretty good deal if you ask me.
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