Where to get good running shoes??
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T.Rally
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Vinny_DP said:
He's right.
There is nothing more important than getting the right shoe for your style of running. Everyone is different; from moderate pronators to severe pronators and everything in between.
I get my shoes from Pacers in Alexandria. They're worth the drive if you don't want to do the internet thing.
My personal preference are the Mizuno Wave Alchemys.
http://www.runpacers.com
T.Rally
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Vince said:
I've had trouble with the L5\S1 myself in 1997 and again in 1999. Doctor told me I may want to take up something else other than running. What I've found worked for me was strengthening my core. I had no idea of the important role the abs and back play in ones stride.
I have found that between doing deadlifts, squats, and hyperextensions that my back has never felt better and I still run today.
huntr1
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I was a runner in H.S. and college. Had to give it up due to joint damage. I blame it on my H.S. track coach my senior year. He was a new coach. He was an idiot. Warm ups had to be done "as a corps" that meant the shot putters were put in the front of the group for our 2 lap warm up jog (walk for the distance runners). He also didn't let us do enough long distance training. We only ran an average of 20 miles a week until the Regional meet. He even penalized the distance crew for doing a 15 mile run instead of a 5 mile run. The week following Regionals, he bumped us from 20 miles to over 50. That is where we needed to be all along. However, with no build up, the drastic change lead to me developing tyndonitis (sp?) in my right knee. Went from a personal best of 9:42 2 mile time at the County meet to a way sub par 10:25 2 mile at the State meet. Layed off over the summer to let the knee heal and then made the mistake of wearing the shoe the college supplied my freshman year at Towson. Addidas Torrsion (sp?). Hideously bad for my running style. No lateral support. Messed my knees up even worse. Due to the damage from untreated tyndonitis in BOTH knees I have massive cartillage/joint damage and cannot run anymore.
Moral of the story? Wear the right shoes for your sport AND body type, and train properly.
Moral of the story? Wear the right shoes for your sport AND body type, and train properly.
Happygirl said:
I just bought some running shoes from Foot Locker. Didn't get a whole lot of help, just a point in the right direction of where in the store to find the running shoes. I do however love the shoes I just got....they are Nike Shocks. They were pretty expensive but are great for running. I think the best thing to do is to try on several different types of running shoes and find the ones that feel the best. Getting the inserts also helps absorb some of the shock.
morganmichellel
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I did the Avon Walk last year, and I went to a store in Georgetown called, Fleet Feet they were very knowledgeable.
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Inkpen
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Happygirl said:
Try Double "D's" in Prince Frederick. Off Stokley Rd.
They are a small gym and will fit you with the correct shoe.
http://www.google.com/search?source...34,GGLJ:en&q=Double+D's.+Prince+Frederick,+MD
They do not have a web site for the gym, but Joyce does have on for the disabled pets she works with: http://www.petswithdisabilities.org/
Happygirl
Walking for a cure!!
Thank you everyone for all the great information. I will be walking, not running, but the Avon Walk people recommend running shoes as they offer better support. I had picked up a pair of Rebok's and thought they fit well, but after a couple of training walks my feet were slipping around in them, and I was afraid I was going to get blisters!!
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Inkpen
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Happygirl said:
Thanks for running!
My mom is a breast cancer survivor and I survived ovarian cancer, now 15 years clear!
Thanks!!!
Nupe2
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Happygirl said:
This store is in Charlottesvile, VA - http://www.raggedmountainrunning.com/
Even though it's out of the way, they are the only store that I've seen that will watch the way that you walk both barefoot and in your current shoes to help determine not only what type but IF you even need new shoes! They are apparently well known for their expertise and customer service. Just an FYI if you find yourself in that area sometimes.
Good luck and a GREAT Cause!
