ü If you have been to any Body Beyond Baby group exercise session lately you have probably heard my broken record talk about the importance of making sure your runners are up to date - not just for the sake of fashion but for the sake of your feet and whole skeletal system. I recently met with Greg from The Athletes Foot in Bondi Junction to discuss this important topic, here is my Q&;A with Greg:
What are the most important things we need to know about our runners?
Here are my top three tips:
Runners typically last for 1,000 km before they begin to break down. The cushioning begins to show crease lines and the mesh upper becomes mushy. As a general rule, somebody wearing trainers 2-3 times per week should replace their trainers once a year and more often if you are training more.
The older your runners get, the more shock starts to travel up through your legs, in many cases leading to niggles. Also, the top part of the shoe fails to support your feet. Essentially, old shoes are like cheap shoes and you are more susceptible to discomfort or injury.
I heard that feet can change during pregnancy, is this true?
During pregnancy, a
build-up of fluid and softening of ligaments in the feet can cause the feet to
grow bigger. and the additional weight carried during pregnancy also flattens the
arch. Feet will generally
become smaller after pregnancy but quite often feet may not return to their
pre-natal size. So yes, your shoe size can increase but normally only by a half
size or so.
You fit shoes in store - why would you say this is the best option and what are the benefits of having our shoes fitted in store at The Athletes Foot?
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You will receive one
on one service from our highly trained staff, your footwear needs
will be properly assessed and the right shoe provided. We also have a FIT
Guarantee. If you’re not satisfied you can return of change the shoes within 30
days. (I like this bit - you can wear them, try them and tale them back if they are not right!)
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