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I have just bought some Newtons too. I was fed up with getting knackered knees from heelstriking. I have tried COUNTLESS trainers! Only thing i could run in without getting injured quickly, was the Nike Lunaracer. These are a racing flat, and have a 4mm drop which helps to stop you smashing the ground with your heel!!

I bought Newton Distance racers as I tried a pair of Motion shoes a few years back and couldn't get on with the feel of them. These new ones, are ace though!

My advice would be to try a set of the flattest shoes you can find (except Dunlop Greenflash! ). The Lunaracers really helped me sort my running out! No more shin splints, no more ITB nonsense! Make the transition to midfoot and enjoy it!

Bear in mind, DONT run on your toes! It will hurt your calves like hell! I tried forefoot running in a pair of New Balance 1064's (14mm drop!) which made my have to lift my heel so much that i couldn't walk for a couple of days without looking like i'd soiled myself! Bin the headphones and listen to your feet for a while.

Look on the Newton website too, there are LOTS of good tips and advice to look at.

Well at least it's not just me that's done it!

I managed to sprain my left ankle getting out of a van last monday! Couldn't walk on it for a few days at all! Is nicely swollen still!

Really going mad not being able to run at all!!!

I read somewhere that normal activity (within reason) could be done after 4 weeks. I'm hoping!!!

Hi all,

Supposed to be runnint the marathon  next month and after a few long runs, my right achilles is really hurting!

Isnt awful at the moment, but after having this before after basic training 10 years ago, isn't too far off being a problem.

How long should i be resting this for to make it go away?!?!?

Any helpers?>

That must have been amusing! good effort!

Mine have still got the black bits. How many mile have you done to wear that down?