I've been running for a couple of years and up until about 3 weeks ago i've just run in a "normal" pair of running shoes bought from a high street sports shop.
About 6 weeks ago i did my back in so i thought to reduce the chances of this happening again i need a proper pair of runners. I went to a running shop and was given a lot of time and was told i am an slight over pronator. It was recommended anything out of the Asics range should do (they had several other makes). I was told that the GT2070 is Britains biggest selling shoe, so thought that'll do for me.
Ever since my left hip has been really painful. I've had knee, back and ankle problems in the past but never any problems with my hips.
I'm off to see a sports physio tonight but was curious if anyone else has a similar experience. I can't really afford to spend another £70 on a pair of shoes but i'm begining to think i've got no choice.
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So I decided to buy some new shoes, I purchased a pair of Saucony Grid Omni and have not had a problem since. I've read a few threads on this site about people having problems with Asics 2060/70's.
I used to get knee pain due to being an overpronator, but then got antipronation shoes. In my case this was partly caused by a problem near the top of my leg, whichmeant the feet had to roll in otherwise it was uncomfortable, which triggered the pain in the knees. Since the anti pronation shoes reduced the roll in, the knee pain stopped - but this left me back with the original cause of the roll in at the top of the legs.
It was a bit more complex than this as part of the over pronation was also due to feet problems, but that's the gist of it - curing a problem in one place may just transfer the problem to elsewhere. I would imagine a good physio would take all this into account and go for an overall broad view rather than just a localised one.
Hope that made sense!
Oh well, guess i have to put some faith in people better qualified than me.
Best not set fire to the Asics just yet then!!!
I've signed up for some treatment (Ker-ching!!) but have been told i can continue running but stop if it gets any worse.
Also my previous back problems which up until yesterday i thought were unrelated were on the left side of my lower back.
I'm still not sure but i'm having my running style looked at next week so that will really help i hope.
the Asics are staying for the time being as the old ones are fit for nothing.