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runners2011-09-08 01:05 pm
via_ostiense) wrote in runners2011-09-08 01:05 pm
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shoes
What shoes do you prefer for running? My old sneakers have developed holes in too many places to ignore, so I went to the sports shop and bought a pair of athletic shoes from the sale section. They fit and were cheap, but I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile to get a more expensive pair (and possibly better?) from the Running section of the store next time. Or is that just marketing?
Re: thanks for the links
Land on the ball of your foot. It's really a three part sort of landing, like ball-toes-heel then lift. If your heel doesn't touch down, your calves get really sore. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIL07uYAW-Q
Try a few hundred feet first. Or tool around a parking lot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bckWtBwjxI
Good luck on that half marathon! I've got a 9-ish mile trail race in 9 days and I plan to do at least the last mile barefoot. Darned acorns!