Children beginners?

My daughter is 9 and is going to be doing cross country training with her school.

Just wondering if she needs this done or if basic running shoes will be ok?

Any help appreciated!image

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  • Ian MIan M ✭✭✭

    Gait analysis = sales gimmic.
    Nope. 

  • Gait analysis is well worthwhile for most adults.  I don't have experience with children, so I'd just be guessing. For one so young, I'd certainly only consider gait analysis carried out by a medical professional - and probably only if you can clearly see that there's an issue to deal with.

  • I would say no too.. children run naturally.

  • +1 to all the above, how many heel striking kids do you see? Does anyone heel strike as a kid?

  • Most xc shoes will be neutral with minimal cushioning so no point.

    Also again, not someone who agrees with gait analysis.

     

  • SamBee1SamBee1 ✭✭
    I'm sorry to have to bump this old thread - but as a new poster I genuinely cannot see an option to start a new thread - so apologies in advance. But this is a vaguely related question.

    It's not about me - i'm a bog standard parkrunner who's not very quick. But - I was contacted by my daughters school after they undertook the dreaded / wonderful Beep Test. My 6 year old daughter outran her class, the class above, and well, most of the school including most of the 10 & 11 year olds to make level 10 in the beep test. I've done it, but can't remember it, but googling (not that helpful) seems to emphasise it's an amazing standard for a (just) 6 year old. The school are desperate for me to register her in a running club (Highgate Harriers are closest but not until she's 7 apparently).

    So, just as i'm not very pushy - can anyone advise - is this genuinely as good a result as it sounds? And should I gently be encouraging her to join a running club (and is it possible - 7 is 11 months off?).

    Finally if you can advise how to start a thread - let me know and i'll delete this and post it afresh! Thanks in advance.
  • I have no idea about the beep test, but why not take her along to her local junior parkrun & see if she enjoys that?  If she does, then you'll probably find other parents there who can advise on local options for running clubs, although I wouldn't worry too much about them just yet.  Being a decent runner doesn't hinge on getting into the right club aged 6!  If she's enjoying running around then that's great, plenty of time to get competitive with it later.

  • SamBee1SamBee1 ✭✭
    That's a lovely idea - I didn't think I had a Junior one nearby, but just seen that in fact there is one at Highbury now, so that's possible! I don't think she'd enjoy doing the Hampstead Heath 5k one with me somehow..

    The beep test thing intrigued me though as it seemed a bit off the scale, but the school was making a lot of it!
  • Hi, nobody answered the question re. how to start a thread. I too am unable to start a thread. Can somebody please advise. Thanks. 
  • Wow! This is literally THE worst forum I've ever come across. If any mods read this please delete my profile. I'm off to www.runnersforum.co.uk as they have a useable format which enables me to start my own thread and more members so I may get a response. I thought this forum would've been decent as it's affiliated with a magazine. I'm going to assume the magazine is just as bad and will avoid that too. Over and out.
  • JazzijJazzij ✭✭✭

    There is a 'button' next to the page numbers at the top and bottom of the list of threads that says 'new discussion'


  • mharfmharf ✭✭
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    <div><p>There is a 'button' next to the page numbers at the top and bottom of the list of threads that says 'new discussion'</p><p>I've asked this question in the newbie section on a thread as I have the same issieThere is no button there??? Just page numbers & a search button???</p></div>
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  • That's interesting about the bleep test being used at that age. I was lead to believe that it was now a no-no for kids not yet at secondary school age. I did think it was a bit ott to ban it though.
  • To add onto this do any of you run with toddlers/babies? I need advice on a good pushchair to get for running with my child. I'm thinking of buying from hereh http://www.prams.net/ Any help?!
  • I will tell you one thing.
    My cousin was noticed as ,,fit'' girl when she was 7. She she joined Athletics classes twice a week.
    Nowadays she is 11 and she is usually in the first 5 in all running contests she takes part in. My aunt encouraged her and now there are results. I don't care about statistics, elite's results.
    If teachers are telling you that your kid is talented- they have reasons to say so. Let her develop her talents!
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