Vinny_DP said:There are no specialized shops in the tri-county area that can provide the help you need. The big names in Waldorf only carry a few brands and the sales people are clueless about shoe fitting.
roadrunnersports.com is probably your best source for finding a quality pair running shoes. Most everyone I know that runs orders their running shoes from there. They have fit and selection guide http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/topic.jsp?contentId=200006 that is very helpful as well as a great return policy if you don’t like the shoe fit.
Make sure if you are actually walking vs running to buy a walking or cross training shoe. Running shoes tend to have a bigger heal giving you a forward lean. Running shoes will be very uncomfortable after a few miles of walking.
Good luck on your Avon walk.
Vince said:Had the right shoes, but had to give up running. Pounded the pavement too much and screwed up a disk in my back. :shrug: Doc said if you keep smashing your disks around, you'll be getting surgery soon to fix'em up.
I'm not giving up for good. I still go to the weight room everyday, but have to be careful strengthening my back. My Doc suggested yoga. Never tried it before, but it can't hurt. :shrug: I hope to be back running someday.T.Rally 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.
'Vince said:I'm not giving up for good. I still go to the weight room everyday, but have to be careful strengthening my back. My Doc suggested yoga. Never tried it before, but it can't hurt. :shrug: I hope to be back running someday.
Thanks. I'll give it a try.T.Rally said:'
Try it. May I recommend a book? Its called "real men do yoga" and you can pick it up used on Amazon for like 10 bucks.
I'm not into the whole "zen" yoga thing but poses like the Warrior, half eagle, and the bridge are fantastic.
Happygirl said:Hi all, I am looking for a good place to get running shoes. I would like to go somewhere where there are people who know how to help get you the proper fit and type of shoes. Any suggestions? (preferably in the tri-county area). Thanks!
Happygirl said:Hi all, I am looking for a good place to get running shoes. I would like to go somewhere where there are people who know how to help get you the proper fit and type of shoes. Any suggestions? (preferably in the tri-county area). Thanks!
Happygirl said: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!!
Happygirl said: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!!
Inkpen 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/
Got mine out of the Calela's catalog-Clarks Air Mover ShoesHappygirl said:I went and saw Joyce today. She was great, and fit me with an awesome pair of shoes. Thank you for the great advice. I will recommend her highly!