Asics - Best trainers for running?

[dancemb]

I used to do quite a bit of jogging/running on the treadmill at my gym as it was the best way to burn off the fat in the quickest time as opposed to all the other machines, but doing so for 30mins 3 x a week, I started to get dagger pains in my knees, even when not in the gym, so it was at that I decided to stop doing that and using all other machines instead.

Now after more than a year, I have asked my gym instructor to do me a new programme, and part of that is 15mins on the treadmill.

So that the problems do not re-occur again, I am after a new pair of trainers as my Nike 360 has done me proud but have now come to the end of there life as they are the main pair I wear at the gym and when not at work.

I remember reading an article in The Sun newspaper about a guy that managed to get fit in 12 weeks, and he said that he started running 40 mins, 3 x a week, but that can come with knee problems, and found that a brand called ASICS were better than the others to stop any knee problems from occuring.

As I have not verged off from Nike before, I want to see if any Sports fanatic or gym/regular runners can confirm if this is true or not?

If so, what is the best type of ASICS trainers? I had a browse earlier and found there was several ones, and want to pick the best ones for knees.

Sorry I babbled on there, but I might as well give all the history

[Spacecat]

i would stick to an ellipitical cross trainer if you have dodgy knees ,

[danaldinho7]

Asics gels are the best, for the best ones go for the most expensive ones as you usually get what you pay for I have a pair for running and an astro turf pair for hockey and they're the business

[johnscarlet]

Why not go to a proper running store , and get proper advice . I know they exist , just can't remember what any of the are called

[johnscarlet]

heres one

[Xan]

I agree with John,

Go to a specialist running store who will do a video gait analysis on how you run and match trainers that suit the way you run. They will let you try on different pairs of trainers and video you running on a treadmill and they will be able to identify which trainers best suits.

I dont know where you are based but I buy mine from foottraffic.com

Also try sweatshop.co.uk

Look at the soles of old trainers see where they wear out, you could be like most people and over pronate, which means your feet roll inwards when they land which means you would benefit from stabilty and motion control shoes.

Runnersworld.co.uk will offer plenty of advice and is worth checking out.

[danaldinho7]

actually where do you live because there's a running shop near mine that can give you test to see how you run and mesure your soles to see how it curves and then tell you whats the best shoe for you its just north of carrington

and if you're a member of a running club you get a 20% discount

[breakersrevenge]

I would go for Asics!! - Got all mine from Derby Runner.

I wear Asics for running and leisure!!!

As like the other members post, go to a specialist running store!

[RMCF]

Any runners I know all claim that Asics are the best for jogging.

The brand have a long history in the running world, whereas I think people like Nike are for the style and name conscious runner (Asics aren't the best looker!!) rather than serious athlete.

I suffered from achilles problems for years, and I found that Sorbothane shock absorbing insoles relieved the pain a lot. I would say it would be worth spending another £15 on these.

[dancemb]

I do find that with all my trainers the soles do run out all on the 1 side rather than the other with both my feet.

In terms of where I am, I am in the South-East, around the Catford/Croydon area often, but live near Sevenoaks.

Would it be worth me going with the Asics trainers? People are saying that the Gel versions are the best?

[RMCF]

Originally Posted by dancemb

I do find that with all my trainers the soles do run out all on the 1 side rather than the other with both my feet.

In terms of where I am, I am in the South-East, around the Catford/Croydon area often, but live near Sevenoaks.

Would it be worth me going with the Asics trainers? People are saying that the Gel versions are the best?

I assume the Gel ones are more for cushioning.

But you have to consider a few things when doing a lot of running. Things like whether you need a support shoes, or cushioned shoes or even control shoe.

Check here for more info:
http://www.sportsshoes.com/misc.php?...nningshoeforme

[SimonO]

ASICS make some good shoes, also look at the Brooks Adrenaline GTS if you need a stability shoe, or the New Balance 1061 if you're neutral. As others have said, get your running gait checked at a specialist store.

[mjn]

Asics Gel all the way!

[Xan]

With regards to your knee problems:

The stress of running can cause irritation where the kneecap rests on the thighbone. The resulting pain can be sharp and sudden or dull and chronic, and it may disappear while you're running, only to return again afterward. While biomechanical issues may be to blame, the cause can often be traced back to poorly conditioned quadriceps and tight hamstrings. Weak quads aren't able to support the patella, leading it to track out of alignment, and inflexible hamstrings can put pressure on the knee. If you want to treat and avoid another bout with runner's knee, add strengthening and stretching to your routine. The three-step quadriceps exercise below is a good place to start. It works the muscles on the front, inside, and outside of your thigh. Do 10 reps of each part on both legs.

Quad Strengthener

Front Thigh: Lie on your back with an ankle weight on your right leg. Fully extend that leg and lock your knee. Keeping your foot relaxed and in a neutral position, lift your leg straight up toward your head as far as you can. Your goal should be to position your leg perpendicular to your body. Return to the starting position.

Inner Thigh: Do the same exercise, but this time, turn out your right leg (toes pointing away from you) to target your inner thigh muscles.

Outer Thigh: Repeat the same exercise again with your right leg turned in (toes pointing toward you) to isolate the muscles of your outer thigh.

[Sonic67]

In surveys carried out after the London Marathon the majority of runners were using Nike unless it's changed in recent years. I use the Nike Air Pegasus as I know of a few professional runners that have it. Don't bother paying for the expensive end of the range.