Comments on: Buying New Running Shoes http://www.fit36.com/archives/buying-new-running-shoes/ health - fitness - weight loss Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:28:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jen L http://www.fit36.com/archives/buying-new-running-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-1388 Jen L Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:45:58 +0000 http://www.fit36.com/?p=674#comment-1388 I agree with H Lee D. I started running and training for a half marathon about a year ago. Got several running injuries (foam roller, ice packs, and all) and went to see several podiatrists and ended up having to walk more than run the half marathon because I was injured. 2 months rest and after that still no progress. I've ditched my motion control shoes and am changing up the way I run (I think I was running on my heel). Since I can't see myself do Vibrams, I've started with the barefoot running concept in the Nike Free and am going through painful ART treatment to try to slowly reverse the effects of my injuries. In my running group of 5, 4 of us got injured while the last one didn't and she happened to also run in barefoot running style with the Nike Free. A few people also recommended the book Born To Run to me (haven't read it yet). Check out this excerpt: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1170253/The-painful-truth-trainers-Are-expensive-running-shoes-waste-money.html I agree with H Lee D. I started running and training for a half marathon about a year ago. Got several running injuries (foam roller, ice packs, and all) and went to see several podiatrists and ended up having to walk more than run the half marathon because I was injured. 2 months rest and after that still no progress. I’ve ditched my motion control shoes and am changing up the way I run (I think I was running on my heel). Since I can’t see myself do Vibrams, I’ve started with the barefoot running concept in the Nike Free and am going through painful ART treatment to try to slowly reverse the effects of my injuries. In my running group of 5, 4 of us got injured while the last one didn’t and she happened to also run in barefoot running style with the Nike Free.

A few people also recommended the book Born To Run to me (haven’t read it yet). Check out this excerpt: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/hom.....money.html

]]> By: MikeS http://www.fit36.com/archives/buying-new-running-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-291 MikeS Fri, 14 May 2010 14:57:19 +0000 http://www.fit36.com/?p=674#comment-291 Hope the hip feels better. I was having ankle issues till I bought a new pair of running shoes. Can't remember what they said my foot was doing, but that it was likely the cause of my discomfort. The pain only started when I began to run outside (as opposed to the treadmill indoors). The shoes I bought were Saucony, not sure the style. The ankle pain has finally gone away. Hope the foam roller helps you out. Hope the hip feels better. I was having ankle issues till I bought a new pair of running shoes. Can’t remember what they said my foot was doing, but that it was likely the cause of my discomfort. The pain only started when I began to run outside (as opposed to the treadmill indoors). The shoes I bought were Saucony, not sure the style. The ankle pain has finally gone away. Hope the foam roller helps you out.

]]> By: Joe http://www.fit36.com/archives/buying-new-running-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-288 Joe Wed, 12 May 2010 12:44:13 +0000 http://www.fit36.com/?p=674#comment-288 I use two pairs of shoes. Newtons and the Nimbus. I love the Nimbus. On my 11th pair. I use two pairs of shoes. Newtons and the Nimbus. I love the Nimbus. On my 11th pair.

]]> By: H Lee D http://www.fit36.com/archives/buying-new-running-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-286 H Lee D Tue, 11 May 2010 20:46:25 +0000 http://www.fit36.com/?p=674#comment-286 Have you looked into barefoot running at all? From what I've read, running shoes are a significant contributing factor to running injuries. I've had a pair of Vibram Five Fingers for a few months now that I wear for work and for sport, and I love them. Some pain that I'd had in the bottoms of my feet for a year and a half went away within two weeks of changing shoes. At this point, my comfiest running shoes don't feel very comfy (though certainly still better than dress shoes!). Might be something to look into, especially since you're near the beginning end of being a runner (so reducing training and adapting to running differently would feel like less of a setback). (I will be blogging about barefoot running, but I haven't yet.) Have you looked into barefoot running at all? From what I’ve read, running shoes are a significant contributing factor to running injuries. I’ve had a pair of Vibram Five Fingers for a few months now that I wear for work and for sport, and I love them. Some pain that I’d had in the bottoms of my feet for a year and a half went away within two weeks of changing shoes. At this point, my comfiest running shoes don’t feel very comfy (though certainly still better than dress shoes!). Might be something to look into, especially since you’re near the beginning end of being a runner (so reducing training and adapting to running differently would feel like less of a setback).

(I will be blogging about barefoot running, but I haven’t yet.)

]]> By: Blaine Moore http://www.fit36.com/archives/buying-new-running-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Blaine Moore Tue, 11 May 2010 15:46:17 +0000 http://www.fit36.com/?p=674#comment-285 Good luck with the new shoes! That's definitely the sort of experience you should get at a specialty running shoe store. The folks that start those types of stores do it because they love the sport and it's one way to stay involved even when you aren't as competitive as you used to be. Good luck with the new shoes!

That’s definitely the sort of experience you should get at a specialty running shoe store. The folks that start those types of stores do it because they love the sport and it’s one way to stay involved even when you aren’t as competitive as you used to be.

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