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Also, find out whether you overpronate (turn your foot inward when running), underpronate (outward when running) or if you're neutral. This is usually related to if you have a flat, high or normal arch, respectively. Get shoes that correspond to what you are. This will help prevent injury and unnecessary soreness.
Google that, too, for more info.
I dont know where you live but some stores that will do this for you are:
A Snails Pace
Road Runner Sports
Phidippides Shoe store
These are GREAT store to start with. They are NOT your typical mall shoe stores. Expect to spend about 30-45 minutes with the experts here and bring a pair of your old shoes so they can check for wear so they can help really fit you for the best shoes for YOU.
FYI - I'm a super overpronator, and when I first started to run, I wondered my shins and arches hurt after running. I was using a pair of super-old Adidas shoes with NO arch support! Then, I got a pair of Nike Triax shoes which offer a ton of support, and I've had no problems.
Well, I gave it my first try tonight following the Couch to 5k program. I really like it. I think it's perfect for me as a beginner. It seemed a little easy, but I'm going to try to just do what is says and not get too far ahead of myself.
We have Run-Tex here in my area that has the shoe experts. I have a pair of decent Nikes that I like so I'm going to try to stick with them for a while.
So with this program, it says to go out 3 nights a week. Does that mean that I shouldn't go out more? Or just refrain from running? I'm used to exercising every day.
Well, I gave it my first try tonight following the Couch to 5k program. I really like it. I think it's perfect for me as a beginner. It seemed a little easy, but I'm going to try to just do what is says and not get too far ahead of myself.
We have Run-Tex here in my area that has the shoe experts. I have a pair of decent Nikes that I like so I'm going to try to stick with them for a while.
So with this program, it says to go out 3 nights a week. Does that mean that I shouldn't go out more? Or just refrain from running? I'm used to exercising every day.
I'd give yourself one day off, but definitely exercise the other days!!
Well, I gave it my first try tonight following the Couch to 5k program. I really like it. I think it's perfect for me as a beginner. It seemed a little easy, but I'm going to try to just do what is says and not get too far ahead of myself.
We have Run-Tex here in my area that has the shoe experts. I have a pair of decent Nikes that I like so I'm going to try to stick with them for a while.
So with this program, it says to go out 3 nights a week. Does that mean that I shouldn't go out more? Or just refrain from running? I'm used to exercising every day.
Do the three nights of running this week and I think you'll find that the first run is indeed the easiest. It always is for some reason. Things get "interesting" when you go back and run again on tired legs. Don't worry, it will get easier. If you are used to exercising every day, feel free to mix it up with some not cardio-work on the days you aren't running...weight lifting, maybe swimming (I know its cardio, but upper body cardio). For now, I'd stay away from the dreadmill, stat. bikes and ellipticals.
I hate to harp on it, but I'm going back to your shoes. Your Nikes might be decent, but how old are they? Even the best shoes in the world get old and break down, not providing the support they should.
The reason I ask is that you made it sound as if you are going to run on shoes that you've had around awhile already. It might be OK, but don't try to save some money by running on shoes that are past their prime. This is a great way to end up injured.
Do the three nights of running this week and I think you'll find that the first run is indeed the easiest. It always is for some reason. Things get "interesting" when you go back and run again on tired legs. Don't worry, it will get easier. If you are used to exercising every day, feel free to mix it up with some not cardio-work on the days you aren't running...weight lifting, maybe swimming (I know its cardio, but upper body cardio). For now, I'd stay away from the dreadmill, stat. bikes and ellipticals.
I hate to harp on it, but I'm going back to your shoes. Your Nikes might be decent, but how old are they? Even the best shoes in the world get old and break down, not providing the support they should.
The reason I ask is that you made it sound as if you are going to run on shoes that you've had around awhile already. It might be OK, but don't try to save some money by running on shoes that are past their prime. This is a great way to end up injured.
What does it mean for a shoe to be past its prime? Falling apart?
What does it mean for a shoe to be past its prime? Falling apart?
Shoes only have a set number of miles in them before the cushioning in the sole breaks down and is not longer supportive. If I continue to run in those shoes they make my knees hurt after a few miles. I can usually get 300-400 miles out of a pair of shoes which is about the average for a typical pair of shoes.
If they are falling apart, they are WAY past their prime. Often times, I will retire a pair of running shoes that still look fairly new but have enough miles on them to make them no longer supportive.
Shoes only have a set number of miles in them before the cushioning in the sole breaks down and is not longer supportive. If I continue to run in those shoes they make my knees hurt after a few miles. I can usually get 300-400 miles out of a pair of shoes which is about the average for a typical pair of shoes.
If they are falling apart, they are WAY past their prime. Often times, I will retire a pair of running shoes that still look fairly new but have enough miles on them to make them no longer supportive.
This is so true. I have a pair of Nike Shox that are close to a year old and they are past ready for retirement. The good this is that a pair of running shoes that are no longer good for running become a great pair of walking around or workout shoes.
OP trust us when we say get yourself a nice new pair of shoes. Run in shoes that are past their prime and you could be subject to injuries or it would be just so unpleasant you'll quit running.
Well, I will look into getting some when I get a minute. Thank you much, gentlemen.
Did my second day of week one tonight. Not too shabby.
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