Hi all,
I'm just over 40, and have, about 9 weeks ago, had an operation on my left knee to remove some broken cartilage. For the first time in about 10 years, I feel that I can start running again - without the pain in my knee that I used to have before the operation. My right knee had a similar operation about 20 years ago, although that operation did not go as well as this more recent operation. I still have a lot of hesitation about running, and the effects of pounding the pavement; but feel that this is the activity that I'm most keen on (more than cycling or swimming).
My question is: Having a healthy respect for injuries, I need some good advice on shoe-buying. Can somebody please recommend me a good shoe shop where I can buy trainers in my local area? I live in Oxford, but am mobile enough to get to neighbouring towns if I need to like Milton Keynes or Reading (but don't particularly fancy a trip to London though).
I think I pronate (if I understand that term correctly), but really just want good cushioning to prevent excessive shocks in my knees. What are the best brands around these days: Nike? Brooke? Asics?
All shoe advice gratefully received.
Karen
I'm just over 40, and have, about 9 weeks ago, had an operation on my left knee to remove some broken cartilage. For the first time in about 10 years, I feel that I can start running again - without the pain in my knee that I used to have before the operation. My right knee had a similar operation about 20 years ago, although that operation did not go as well as this more recent operation. I still have a lot of hesitation about running, and the effects of pounding the pavement; but feel that this is the activity that I'm most keen on (more than cycling or swimming).
My question is: Having a healthy respect for injuries, I need some good advice on shoe-buying. Can somebody please recommend me a good shoe shop where I can buy trainers in my local area? I live in Oxford, but am mobile enough to get to neighbouring towns if I need to like Milton Keynes or Reading (but don't particularly fancy a trip to London though).
I think I pronate (if I understand that term correctly), but really just want good cushioning to prevent excessive shocks in my knees. What are the best brands around these days: Nike? Brooke? Asics?
All shoe advice gratefully received.
Karen