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@pistaboy
Hey Hippy.
I used to run for the Uni here in Brum, the lung busting 400m. I got myself into a mess if i'm honest - taking it way too seriously. My diet was clinical, my training sessions were brutal and as i was studying Physiotherapy, i had a pretty full on schedule. I became emaciated, pretty "OCD" about calories in versus calories out, and as a result I had no energy to get on the bike. i agree with you not being able to sprint...
I quit running for the Uni - but a few years on now I'm knocking out a good 10k time, and have got that base level of fitness to thank for my performance on the bike. I get easily hooked on the feelgood factor of any exercise...
As for the footwear issue, you can tell heaps by the worn tread. Get a reputable store to have a look at the shoes AND your gait, and you should get the right shoes to suit. Failing that, take a photo of your currrent runners and lets take a gander!
Go get 'em champ!