Good Support Running Trainers

[Greedyfly]

I want to start running after a badly broken ankle and several surgeries. I feel very nervous about the whole situation as I still get a fair bit of pain in the joint. I was wondering, being a novice what sort of trainers I should buy, I would obviously like a good pair that will support my forever dodgy ankle without breaking the bank. Is it more about supportive insoles or is all about the trainer?

Any suggestions please

Thanks for your help in advance

[Mattk]

Jogging is high impact exercise.
Personally I would avoid it unless you are sure you will be ok.

[ubasses]

get advice about running first, it is very hard on the leg joints. If you do not want to spend too much Go outdoors are a good place to start, they have a running machine connected to a computer which will analyse your running style and they will be able to help you choose a pair. Otherwise go to a specialist running shop.

[Greedyfly]

MattK I have thought this also... I will be consulting my ortho surgeon before taking this on. I don't want to make things worse than they already are. Im just researching before I see him next.

[Greedyfly]

Thanks for your answers though

[seadogg]

Cycling is good if you have an injury, being low impact and good heart workout.
If you run, do it properly and get the best shoes you can avoid from a shop that is specialist

[joggerjayne]

If you are going to run, do as ubasses says ...

Find a shop where they do "gait analyses" (put you on a treadmill to see how your lower leg joints work when you run).

Different running shoes have different support characteristics. When I run, for instance, my feet land square on the back of my heels, and then roll slightly inwards, but push off square from my toes, so I needed shoes with an even heel, firmer inside midsole, and level toe section.

These are not specialist shoes. These are just ordinary running shoes, but you need to go to a shop where they can tell you which are THE RIGHT ONES FOR YOUR RUNNING SHAPE.

If you don't do this, you are likely to end up with shoes that are not keeping your ankle straight throughout your step ... and THEN you will REALLY get ankle problem, and knees too!

Try Googling "running shoes gait analysis [and your nearest town]"

But NEVER buy running shoes just because ...

... someone else said they were good, or comfy, or

... they felt right in the shop, etc.

Get fitted for them !!!

(remember, your ankle joints have to repeatedly absorb your entire body weight, multiplied a bit because you are landing on them at speed, so getting the right shoes is a serious business).

But the most important thing about running shoes is ...

... HAVE FUN WHEN YOU USE THEM !!

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