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Sicarius404 said:
What do you all normally wear for the runs in winter time, because here in PTA it is getting really cold and running with a normal running shirt and running shorts is not ideal?
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Crew socks (longer ones), shirt, shorts and a buff over the ears and mouth/nose. What is a game changer is arm sleeves, as they shield the arms without the overheating of wearing a full compression top, and you can pull them off when it warms up. I know they have been around for a long time but for some reason never considered them. Anything more is overkill, I overheat after a few km's.
 
Crusader said:
Perfect time to join the Puma club!
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I did the assessment thing at a local running shop. It turns out I have two feet, and they're different sizes, and flat arches, and I overpronate like a mofo. (I knew that already)

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(dunno why they felt the need to measure my balls...)

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They prescribed some Hoka Arahi 7 shoes (or brooks, but I've tried those before and they hurt my achilles too much - the hokas are more about support than control so they're a lot more comfortable.)
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So, we continue week 2 of couch 2 5k tomorrow morning and see whether they help stop everything hurting :D
 
Sinbad said:
I did the assessment thing at a local running shop. It turns out I have two feet, and they're different sizes, and flat arches, and I overpronate like a mofo. (I knew that already)

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(dunno why they felt the need to measure my balls...)

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They prescribed some Hoka Arahi 7 shoes (or brooks, but I've tried those before and they hurt my achilles too much - the hokas are more about support than control so they're a lot more comfortable.)
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So, we continue week 2 of couch 2 5k tomorrow morning and see whether they help stop everything hurting :D
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Interesting. I'm not familiar with the Hoka range at all.

For pronation the Puma Foreverrun 2 should work nicely. Definitely go try a pair if you get the chance. Really the most comfortable support shoe I've used.
 
Crusader said:
Interesting. I'm not familiar with the Hoka range at all.

For pronation the Puma Foreverrun 2 should work nicely. Definitely go try a pair if you get the chance. Really the most comfortable support shoe I've used.
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All I know is Hoka is expensive in SA xD
 
Sinbad said:
I did the assessment thing at a local running shop. It turns out I have two feet, and they're different sizes, and flat arches, and I overpronate like a mofo. (I knew that already)

View attachment 1826290

(dunno why they felt the need to measure my balls...)

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They prescribed some Hoka Arahi 7 shoes (or brooks, but I've tried those before and they hurt my achilles too much - the hokas are more about support than control so they're a lot more comfortable.)
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So, we continue week 2 of couch 2 5k tomorrow morning and see whether they help stop everything hurting :D
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Do you have a smart watch? I found my garnin got me motivated to workout/ get moving more in the beginning
 
Kornhub said:
Do you have a smart watch? I found my garnin got me motivated to workout/ get moving more in the beginning
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I had a fun parkrun yesterday - at the original, Bushy Park. I was sick, so I took it reasonably easy, came in at 29:29, and I was 796th!
 
Crusader said:
Interesting. I'm not familiar with the Hoka range at all.

For pronation the Puma Foreverrun 2 should work nicely. Definitely go try a pair if you get the chance. Really the most comfortable support shoe I've used.
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Still early days with the shoe, but damn is it a comfortable shoe.
 
First run in the Hokas this morning. They do feel different. For the first time, it feels like the teardrop muscle on my quads has gotten a workout. Pretty sure it can't be my imagination, I didn't expect this.
Bottom of the feet and ankles still a bit sore, but definitely better than the previous shoes.
 
Crusader said:
Interesting. I'm not familiar with the Hoka range at all.

For pronation the Puma Foreverrun 2 should work nicely. Definitely go try a pair if you get the chance. Really the most comfortable support shoe I've used.
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Never tried Hoka but know many trail runners swear by their shoes, road running shoes also seem to be popular lately. Don't think you can really go wrong with any of the big brands but I try to find a few shoes / brands that work for me then stick to them.

Buying an expensive shoe is always better than spending that money on rehab / physio. I usually try the asics factory shop or just but last years model on sale. If you also find a shoe that works buy two pairs, lasts the same and reduces chances of an injury substansially.
 
L-Dog said:
Never tried Hoka but know many trail runners swear by their shoes, road running shoes also seem to be popular lately. Don't think you can really go wrong with any of the big brands but I try to find a few shoes / brands that work for me then stick to them.

Buying an expensive shoe is always better than spending that money on rehab / physio. I usually try the asics factory shop or just but last years model on sale. If you also find a shoe that works buy two pairs, lasts the same and reduces chances of an injury substansially.
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That's definitely something I do. There's no telling that the next version will be as good or they might change something that makes the shoe worse.
 
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