Any runners here? My leg is somewhat healed and I'm starting to run again, so I figured I should get some proper shoes to keep my leg and joints from getting sore since much of it will be on concrete. Anyone have any recommendations or advice for shoes?
Running Shoes
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I like saucony shoes for good cushioning, however lately ive had great success with the nike shock shoes (the ones with springs in them) and with brooks shoes.
JMH
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I used New Balance back when I could run. the best I tried. Miss running, it's great. Knees shot unfortunately.
Asics are great for absorbing shock. Does not rebound much or rather spring you back up like the nikes or other brands.
I used Asics after recovering from ankle surgery and they were the least painful to the repaired ankle and to the knee and hip on the recovering leg.
I used Asics after recovering from ankle surgery and they were the least painful to the repaired ankle and to the knee and hip on the recovering leg.
New Balance Trail Runners have good support, even though you'll be on concrete. I think the model number is 809.
Why are you going to run on concrete anyway? I try to hit the grass every chance I get.
To help prevent soreness, try stretching AFTER the run (as well as before) and elevating your legs for a few minutes after that.
Why are you going to run on concrete anyway? I try to hit the grass every chance I get.
To help prevent soreness, try stretching AFTER the run (as well as before) and elevating your legs for a few minutes after that.
I only run when I hear shooting in the 'hood.
P.B.
P.B.
Definitely go to a knowledgeable fitter. It's not the brand but the "fit" that counts. That's why you don't see top athletes wearing the same brand, endorsements aside.
If you didn't know already, running shoes typically run a size to a size and a half bigger than you daily work shoes.
A good book on running is "Slow Burn". I can't run anymore because of my back, but that plus sizing made a big difference for me.
If you didn't know already, running shoes typically run a size to a size and a half bigger than you daily work shoes.
A good book on running is "Slow Burn". I can't run anymore because of my back, but that plus sizing made a big difference for me.
The more miles that you plan on racking up, the more you need to pay attention to shoe technology, not shoe fashion. I'm on the larger side, slow, and so far prefer a 'motion control' shoe. I'll buy whatever is on sale as I don't do much distance at all, especially the last six months. I much prefer staying 'impact conditioned' and will keep walking and jogging, but it's balanced with weights as that is just as necessary for 'getting things done'.
Look for a decent show store for runners. I went into about five stores before finding one that even knew what 'motion control' was. The others were pointing out the latest colors or stripes. You can sometimes extend the life of shoe with a different insert, but I usually pull the inserts out and use them as lifting shoes.
Look for a decent show store for runners. I went into about five stores before finding one that even knew what 'motion control' was. The others were pointing out the latest colors or stripes. You can sometimes extend the life of shoe with a different insert, but I usually pull the inserts out and use them as lifting shoes.
At the same time, don't overthink things. People have been running for millenia.
I truly despise watching people or listening to people who fixate more on their outfits and equipment than on actually running.
I truly despise watching people or listening to people who fixate more on their outfits and equipment than on actually running.
"I truly despise watching people or listening to people who fixate more on their outfits and equipment than on actually running. "
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Ouch!
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Ouch!
Not aimed at anyone here, or anyone in particular, just the general trendiness of whatever exercise or sport is "in" at the moment.
I've watched herds of cyclists sit in Starbucks sipping lattes and talking about their bike and their lycra and their pteranodon helmets for hours longer than they actually ride.
Of course, I was in there too....
I've watched herds of cyclists sit in Starbucks sipping lattes and talking about their bike and their lycra and their pteranodon helmets for hours longer than they actually ride.
Of course, I was in there too....
That's definitely not me. I was the 190lb guy winning the local sport class mountain bike races with a wife-beater, baggy shorts, and toe-clips! People have been running for a long time, but it really isn't natural to run on hard surfaces, and I feel it if I do any significant amount of hard-surface running. I've just been using whatever shoes I have around to this point. My girlfriend runs at least 40km every week, and a lot of that is on hard surfaces, on her expensive gotta-have-the-exact-model-every-6-months Saucony shoes, so I just figured that I'd do better with some real shoes. I'm going to see if I can find some softer surfaces to run on around here too.
I went to a couple of places and determined that I am supinated a little, and found the cushiest and most comfortable shoes for me to be the Asics Nimbus. They were $40 off at the Running Room, plus I got an extra 20% off with a Vector (cereal) coupon. So $120 wasn't bad for shoes that are normally $190. I found out a buddy of mine got the same shoes after having knee problems while running, and now his knee problems are gone. So, I hope they work out for me.
Thanks for everyone's input.
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