Running shoe discovery

[manual63]

Last year we started running. I had some trail running shoes that I just picked up at an outlet store a few years ago. There felt okay and seemed to work well off-road, but I have been also using them for on road.

Last week we went to a running specific store and got fitted for running shoes. I guess I never really thought you needed to be fitted for running shoes......but like most sports......it's always a bit more involved if you want to good stuff that will do you right.

I ended up purchasing some New Balance road shoes after trying about 9 or so different shoes on. I have only done 1 run in them, but wow my legs felt a lot better afterwards than they felt with the trail shoes. So I will keep the trail shoes for off-road running, and the road shoes for pavement and other hard surfaces.

I guess we are getting a bit more serious about this than I had originally planned, but I don't mind at all. Swimming is next, then it's tri time!!

So those of you who are newer to running or may have joint issues, make sure you get fitted for shoes and a true running store........it makes a world of difference.

[Paul Swenson]

Going to a running store and getting properly fit for running shoes? Crazy talk! Next you're going to advocate going to a bike shop to get properly fit for a bike. ;)

Run N' Fun in Saint Paul is the place to go. Much like a bike shop, it's best to go on weekday afternoons.

[jeffgude]

I guess we are getting a bit more serious about this than I had originally planned, but I don't mind at all. Swimming is next, then it's tri time!!


No Speedo please. :crazy2:

[ryno lite]

From my own experience and what I have heard from other runners, the trail running shoes just don't seem as comfortable and stable as standard running shoes. I avoid trail running shoes for running. Also, there is a difference in quality. I know $80-120 sounds like a lot, but shoes at that price are noticeably different than a $40 pair of running shoes. The extra money now may be shocking, but it will save you in the long term with wear and tear on your body. Running is hard on the body, so make sure you do all you can to keep the wear and tear to a minimum!

[tedsti]

The trail running shoes typically have less cushion for shock absorption. They assume you will be running on softer, natural surface trails and not concrete.

[ryno lite]

The trail running shoes typically have less cushion for shock absorption. They assume you will be running on softer, natural surface trails and not concrete.

Yep, exactly!

[Paul Swenson]

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I guess we are getting a bit more serious about this than I had originally planned, but I don't mind at all. Swimming is next, then it's tri time!!

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Shad of the future?

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[manual63]

I know $80-120 sounds like a lot,

My trail running shoes were $100 on sale about 4 years ago. They are Adidas TR.....something or another. The guy at the store said they were a great shoe. The problem was that I was running on pavement with them, which started to hurt my knee and made my legs feel pretty beat up right after the run. The new New Balance shoes were about $119 and they have a much softer sole than the trail shoes. Since the dude at the store said my trail shoes were good to go, I purchased the road shoes for when I am not on the trail.

So now I have a shoe for each purpose.

BTW....Lance looks so scary in that pic.......I would have to lose a heck of a lot of weight to look like that.....:sick:

I am going to start running in tri-briefs.......but I need to shave my legs first.

[BG128]

Lances papa looks like he is trying to avoid him.

A good running store & shoes are very important if you are going to run at all. I have used the Muzino Waverider for at least 3 years. The shoes I had before that were a good brand bought from a running store but they caused knee & hip flexor pain. So not only good shoes but the right shoes for you are important.

[Paul Swenson]

I am going to start running in tri-briefs.......but I need to shave my legs first.

Have you done any swimming? It's hard.

I grew up swimming in lakes but now as an adult I have a hard time swimming 1000 meters. The thought of an open swim totally freaks me out.

[SpecHR55]

T. C. Running in EP. If your on a track/cross country team you get a discount and they are fantastic at finding you the right shoe. I can vouch for having bad shoes...itll make you hate running even more.

Remember: Change shoes every 500miles, 6months, or every season.

[transplant]

There's a new tri store in downtown WBL that seems to have everything you need for running. As an added bonus they also have lots of bike gear and do tune ups. Even though they're mostly road oriented, it's still a neat place and the staff appears very knowledgeable. Now if I could just remember the name...

[manual63]

Have you done any swimming? It's hard.

No, but we plan to take some classes to learn. I can swim, but I am far from swimming well.