JOGGING might seem like the ultimate free sport – just lace up your trainers and go.
But the cost of proper running shoes alone is enough to make anyone sweat.
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Squeeze extra value from your run with a dash to grab these savvy ideas.
CHASE REWARDS: Runners Need is marking its 40th birthday with an offer to get 15 per cent off kit.
Simply sign up at the Runners Need Strava Club and log at least two 40-minute runs on Strava app between tomorrow and Sunday May 22.
It doesn’t matter how far you go, so even those starting out can give it a go.
You will also be entered into a prize draw to win £400 worth of running kit.
HUNT DOWN DEALS: Seek out sales and find deals at outlet stores on shoes and clothing. Adidas’ summer sale has 40 per cent off its Run It shorts, down from £28 to £16.80.
Kalenji Run Support women’s trainers, for those who do up to 10km a week, are down from £34.99 to £19.99 at Decathlon.
DON’T RUN ERRANDS: Don’t use the shoes you run in for everyday wear.
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Using them at other times reduces their lifespan, so you will end up spending more on a fresh pair.
Experts reckon you should buy new running shoes every 500 miles.
After that, wear your retired runners any time.
JOIN THE CLUB: Want to get fit, make friends and save money too?
Join the club!
Running store Up & Running has free 5km running groups at its stores.
You get a T-shirt after your first five jogs, plus a ten per cent store discount.
Other running retailers have similar groups.
TIME TO RACE: If you want to step up from running to racing, entry costs will mount up.
But Parkrun promises to be “free for everyone, for ever” with timed 5km runs all over the country.
Those events will give you race practice without you spending a penny.
Sign up at parkrun.org.uk.
- Prices are correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers are subject to availability.
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