Sensible shoes

Top tips from Kathryn Freeland, Celebrity Trainer

Choose the correct shoes

Go to a specialist running shop where they will assess your gait, this will make a huge difference to your performance and help to absorb shock thus help avoid injury. It is time for new trainers if the tread is worn or when there is no ankle or forward motion support. Never wash your trainers in the washing machine as this damages the support.

Learn the correct foot technique

You should land softly & quietly on your heel then push off from the ball of your foot and toes, make sure your feet are not rolling in or out (pronation or supination). Your feet should be hip width apart and parallel to each other.

Here are some more of my thoughts about footwear.

Celebrity Personal Trainer & Managing Director of Absolute Fitness & Evening Standard Top Ten Trainer