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  • 29-01-2015 9:09am
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    martinak89
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Due to a successful weight loss lately I've decided I would love to start running, however I have no idea what trainers I should be wearing. I did try a pair of sketchers that I have at home and wore then for a few times starting out but I swear to god after a few days my knees were in absolute bits :(

    Any suggestions on what I should wear to avoid destroying my knees? Thanks :)
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    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,082 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Looks like you are based in Galway - if you could make it out to Amphibian King in Oranmore, they can give you a free assessment (best to call in advance) and no harm bringing the Sketchers along.


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    martinak89
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭martinak89


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    Looks like you are based in Galway - if you could make it out to Amphibian King in Oranmore, they can give you a free assessment (best to call in advance) and no harm bringing the Sketchers along.

    Oh never updated my boards location. I'm actually based in Tipperary now, but heading to Cork at the weekend. Any place down there?


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    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    So near yet so far :)

    If it was me I would call in to John Buckley in Cork.


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    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    John Buckley Sports has a good reputation. I've never been but I;'m sure they'll set you on the right track.


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    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭rom


    re John Buckley. I have found some of the newer staff not great which is a pitty. tbh there is no where is Cork that I would trust for advise now.


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    dcorcaigh
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭dcorcaigh


    rom wrote: »
    re John Buckley. I have found some of the newer staff not great which is a pitty. tbh there is no where is Cork that I would trust for advise now.

    I always buy my runners in John Buckleys but yes I do agree with rom the newer staff can be hit and miss. I usually just ask for John himself. Its still the best shop in cork for buying running gear.


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    thirstywork2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭thirstywork2


    The Edge sports are very good.


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