Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 I went to a local speciality running store (it's called Easy Runner) and they did all kinds of measuring of my foot and had me run on a treadmill so they could evaluate my gait. They were basically trying to determine if I'm a pronater or not and what type of arches I have, then they recommend a shoe depending on that (motion control, stability, etc.). I ended up with a pair of Saucony Hurricanes. (I started with the Hurricane 5, but I just bought the Hurricane 6, which is the updated version.) Here's a link to a great article that explains this a little better: http://www.runnersworld.com/home/0,1300,1-52-167-3824,FF.html? site=RunnersWorld I would say definitely find a speciality running store and get fitted for the perfect running shoes FOR YOU. It makes all the difference for the long runs. Also, I used to wear Nikes (when I was running shorter distances) and what I've found is that although they are great short distance shoes, they tend to break down quicker than shoes that are made specifically for longer runs, meaning you have to buy a new pair more often (shoes should last somewhere between 200-400 miles, my old Nikes were gone by 150 miles, but my new ones are good past 300). I think it is probably because Nike doesn't focus just on running shoes, but rather makes many types of athletic shoes. Some brands ONLY make shoes for running, so they've gotten it down to a science. (I'm thinking of Saucony, , Mizuno primarily.) Others, like Nike and Asics make great running shoes, but maybe not for really long runs. It's all personal preference though. Once you find a shoe that works for you, just stick with it and hope they don't discontinue it! : ) April > April > > What kind of shoes do you wear and wehre did you get fitted? I've > decided that as soon as I surpass runs of six miles I'm going in for a > fitting to make sure I'm wearing the best shoes. I wear Nike running > shoes and they are fine so far, but I find they are a little more > uncomfortable on the longer runs. It's going to be my " reward " for > moving into longer runs. > > I've decided to run in the Seattle marathon (just the half) and I'm so > excited! It's on November 28, which gives me plenty of time to train and > to recover from the triathlon. Woo! I'm so excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Thank you April! I think when I hit my long run of 8 miles I'm going to reward myself with new, properly fitted shoes. I too have noticed that my Nikes feel great, but my feet are complaining a little more the longer I run and I know it's not because I'm going too far or overdoing it. > Tory/Running Shoes > > > I went to a local speciality running store (it's called Easy Runner) > and they did all kinds of measuring of my foot and had me run on a > treadmill so they could evaluate my gait. They were basically trying > to determine if I'm a pronater or not and what type of arches I have, > then they recommend a shoe depending on that (motion control, > stability, etc.). I ended up with a pair of Saucony Hurricanes. (I > started with the Hurricane 5, but I just bought the Hurricane 6, > which is the updated version.) > > Here's a link to a great article that explains this a little better: > http://www.runnersworld.com/home/0,1300,1-52-167-3824,FF.html? > site=RunnersWorld > > I would say definitely find a speciality running store and get fitted > for the perfect running shoes FOR YOU. It makes all the difference > for the long runs. > > Also, I used to wear Nikes (when I was running shorter distances) and > what I've found is that although they are great short distance shoes, > they tend to break down quicker than shoes that are made specifically > for longer runs, meaning you have to buy a new pair more often (shoes > should last somewhere between 200-400 miles, my old Nikes were gone > by 150 miles, but my new ones are good past 300). I think it is > probably because Nike doesn't focus just on running shoes, but rather > makes many types of athletic shoes. Some brands ONLY make shoes for > running, so they've gotten it down to a science. (I'm thinking of > Saucony, , Mizuno primarily.) Others, like Nike and Asics make > great running shoes, but maybe not for really long runs. It's all > personal preference though. Once you find a shoe that works for you, > just stick with it and hope they don't discontinue it! : ) > > April > > > > April > > > > What kind of shoes do you wear and wehre did you get fitted? I've > > decided that as soon as I surpass runs of six miles I'm going in > for a > > fitting to make sure I'm wearing the best shoes. I wear > Nike running > > shoes and they are fine so far, but I find they are a little more > > uncomfortable on the longer runs. It's going to be my " reward " for > > moving into longer runs. > > > > I've decided to run in the Seattle marathon (just the half) and I'm > so > > excited! It's on November 28, which gives me plenty of time to > train and > > to recover from the triathlon. Woo! I'm so excited! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Thank you April! I think when I hit my long run of 8 miles I'm going to reward myself with new, properly fitted shoes. I too have noticed that my Nikes feel great, but my feet are complaining a little more the longer I run and I know it's not because I'm going too far or overdoing it. > Tory/Running Shoes > > > I went to a local speciality running store (it's called Easy Runner) > and they did all kinds of measuring of my foot and had me run on a > treadmill so they could evaluate my gait. They were basically trying > to determine if I'm a pronater or not and what type of arches I have, > then they recommend a shoe depending on that (motion control, > stability, etc.). I ended up with a pair of Saucony Hurricanes. (I > started with the Hurricane 5, but I just bought the Hurricane 6, > which is the updated version.) > > Here's a link to a great article that explains this a little better: > http://www.runnersworld.com/home/0,1300,1-52-167-3824,FF.html? > site=RunnersWorld > > I would say definitely find a speciality running store and get fitted > for the perfect running shoes FOR YOU. It makes all the difference > for the long runs. > > Also, I used to wear Nikes (when I was running shorter distances) and > what I've found is that although they are great short distance shoes, > they tend to break down quicker than shoes that are made specifically > for longer runs, meaning you have to buy a new pair more often (shoes > should last somewhere between 200-400 miles, my old Nikes were gone > by 150 miles, but my new ones are good past 300). I think it is > probably because Nike doesn't focus just on running shoes, but rather > makes many types of athletic shoes. Some brands ONLY make shoes for > running, so they've gotten it down to a science. (I'm thinking of > Saucony, , Mizuno primarily.) Others, like Nike and Asics make > great running shoes, but maybe not for really long runs. It's all > personal preference though. Once you find a shoe that works for you, > just stick with it and hope they don't discontinue it! : ) > > April > > > > April > > > > What kind of shoes do you wear and wehre did you get fitted? I've > > decided that as soon as I surpass runs of six miles I'm going in > for a > > fitting to make sure I'm wearing the best shoes. I wear > Nike running > > shoes and they are fine so far, but I find they are a little more > > uncomfortable on the longer runs. It's going to be my " reward " for > > moving into longer runs. > > > > I've decided to run in the Seattle marathon (just the half) and I'm > so > > excited! It's on November 28, which gives me plenty of time to > train and > > to recover from the triathlon. Woo! I'm so excited! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Thank you April! I think when I hit my long run of 8 miles I'm going to reward myself with new, properly fitted shoes. I too have noticed that my Nikes feel great, but my feet are complaining a little more the longer I run and I know it's not because I'm going too far or overdoing it. > Tory/Running Shoes > > > I went to a local speciality running store (it's called Easy Runner) > and they did all kinds of measuring of my foot and had me run on a > treadmill so they could evaluate my gait. They were basically trying > to determine if I'm a pronater or not and what type of arches I have, > then they recommend a shoe depending on that (motion control, > stability, etc.). I ended up with a pair of Saucony Hurricanes. (I > started with the Hurricane 5, but I just bought the Hurricane 6, > which is the updated version.) > > Here's a link to a great article that explains this a little better: > http://www.runnersworld.com/home/0,1300,1-52-167-3824,FF.html? > site=RunnersWorld > > I would say definitely find a speciality running store and get fitted > for the perfect running shoes FOR YOU. It makes all the difference > for the long runs. > > Also, I used to wear Nikes (when I was running shorter distances) and > what I've found is that although they are great short distance shoes, > they tend to break down quicker than shoes that are made specifically > for longer runs, meaning you have to buy a new pair more often (shoes > should last somewhere between 200-400 miles, my old Nikes were gone > by 150 miles, but my new ones are good past 300). I think it is > probably because Nike doesn't focus just on running shoes, but rather > makes many types of athletic shoes. Some brands ONLY make shoes for > running, so they've gotten it down to a science. (I'm thinking of > Saucony, , Mizuno primarily.) Others, like Nike and Asics make > great running shoes, but maybe not for really long runs. It's all > personal preference though. Once you find a shoe that works for you, > just stick with it and hope they don't discontinue it! : ) > > April > > > > April > > > > What kind of shoes do you wear and wehre did you get fitted? I've > > decided that as soon as I surpass runs of six miles I'm going in > for a > > fitting to make sure I'm wearing the best shoes. I wear > Nike running > > shoes and they are fine so far, but I find they are a little more > > uncomfortable on the longer runs. It's going to be my " reward " for > > moving into longer runs. > > > > I've decided to run in the Seattle marathon (just the half) and I'm > so > > excited! It's on November 28, which gives me plenty of time to > train and > > to recover from the triathlon. Woo! I'm so excited! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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