The_Sherminator
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I've heard it said so many times by Bootnecks but it's so bloody true. You have to get yourself a decent pair of running shoes!!
I had a torn knee ligament (not cruciate thank goodness), not a bad tear - i could still walk, but bad enough to mess up your running training. Because i'd aggravated it so much before it was diagnosed (ie kept running on it because i didn't understand what it was) it took ages to get better but an investment in running shoes really helped.
Before, i was running in football trainers and every time i tried to come back to running, i could feel the knee burning after ~2k. Stop then and it might be back to normal...in 2 days, carry on and it could be a week!! I was getting really frustrated having given loads of rest and trained on the pathetic cross trainer machines (which in my opinion are made for people with injuries)/bike machines with no problem. But as soon as i was back on that treadmill i was in trouble again. Anyway after a bit more rest and switching to some swanky Reebok Roadrunner things (£35) i've never felt the thing since. I can't believe the difference, you can tell the difference even after one running step, so much more support. Even running in combat boots (although not as comfortable obviously) the knee never flared up.
Bottom line is some of the trainers they knock out are absolute kack. :!: Being injured really makes you appreciate things like this. I just thought this subject should have its own thread because its so important - you have alot of time to think about things like trainers when you're sitting on your arse injured! :wink:
I had a torn knee ligament (not cruciate thank goodness), not a bad tear - i could still walk, but bad enough to mess up your running training. Because i'd aggravated it so much before it was diagnosed (ie kept running on it because i didn't understand what it was) it took ages to get better but an investment in running shoes really helped.
Before, i was running in football trainers and every time i tried to come back to running, i could feel the knee burning after ~2k. Stop then and it might be back to normal...in 2 days, carry on and it could be a week!! I was getting really frustrated having given loads of rest and trained on the pathetic cross trainer machines (which in my opinion are made for people with injuries)/bike machines with no problem. But as soon as i was back on that treadmill i was in trouble again. Anyway after a bit more rest and switching to some swanky Reebok Roadrunner things (£35) i've never felt the thing since. I can't believe the difference, you can tell the difference even after one running step, so much more support. Even running in combat boots (although not as comfortable obviously) the knee never flared up.
Bottom line is some of the trainers they knock out are absolute kack. :!: Being injured really makes you appreciate things like this. I just thought this subject should have its own thread because its so important - you have alot of time to think about things like trainers when you're sitting on your arse injured! :wink: