Running • Page 7

I can speak to my sister in law who is a PT and is sneaker purist when it comes to running.

 

Fair enough. You are lucky you can run at work!

 

shin splints peaking out just in time for spring fever :(

 

Yeah, I was hoping time off would help me feel better about things, but the pain isn't subsiding. Definitely looking like doctor time. Meh.

 

Thinking of doing the Cleveland half to serve as an early marathon training gauge for myself. I really want to get that Boston qualifier. That's the one race I want to hit at some point.

 

where are you at right now for BQ? I've only run one full and training was just to finish(3:27).

 

I am in the 18-34 group, so a 3:05 is what I need.I have only run one full as well. I won't get into all of the details from my first one, but I believe this is attainable if I tweak a couple things in my training.

 

@Michael Schmidt I'm in the same group. Have heard they might take the qualifying time down a little bit this next year. I was supposed to run RnR SD but have a wedding that weekend. So I probably won't do a full until January of next year.

 

Kipchoge 2:03:05 in London, third fastest in history. So close to that WR!

@Michael Schmidt @bobby_runs I as well am in that 3:05 group. I'm at 3:24 from NYC a few years ago. I will admit I didn't fully train for that, but would love to hit that BQ at some point in the future. A sub-3 would be nice too!

 

Finally got these guys; time to tear up some trails

 

love that you put it on a stool, not just a counter or a table.

 

Haha I was trying to get some good light on it, but not too much light; the counter had sun shining on it, but was too bright. The stool at least gave me the ability to move it around, hahaha

 

What stores do you guys think have the best / largest on-stock collection of running shoes?

 

All around here in the Twin Cities it's boutique running shops that are the main players; as for big stores, probably something like Dick's Sporting Goods or Sport Authority

 

I'm lucky and have a Road runner near me. Plus the clearance store.

 

I went for a run today in new pants. Pants totally not made for running. Turned into MC Hammer pants in seconds.

 

I definitely advise the local running stores if you have any fairly close. I think the big/bigger box stores are fine, especially if you know what you want. If you are looking for any knowledge or advice the Dicks of the world won't cut it. If you are the research at home type for all your shoe answers then ordering from Running Warehouse, Amazon, etc can make sense too.

 

Yeah I'd def recommend the local stores if you got any; usually the people at those stores will give you personalized service, helping figure out what kind of stride you have, the feet you have, the levels of comfort you enjoy, and will recommend different shoes from different brands. Will probably pay more, but you'll get more selection at these stores, so I think they're worth it

 

Not to mention they will let you run around the block in them outside. That's a nice perk to really figure out which shoe makes sense.

 

Thanks everyone.

Smaller, local stores also usually come with a lot more hands-on, one-on-one time with someone who actually knows details and what they're talking about. Although REI is good with their knowledge and time for a "bigger" store.

I'll have to look around and see what I can find for local stores. Probably don't have any directly in my city but I travel within an hour in three directions so I'm sure I can find something. I'd just rather not use Scheel's or Foot Locker or something like that. (does Foot Locker even exist anymore?)

 

Do those walk tests they do really mean anything. Or is it just some pseudo science the sales people created?

 

At the store I go to they have a treadmill, and have customers try on a pair and walk/run on the treadmill, while either observing or recording their feet. Based on how they walk/run, certain types of shoes will work with people compared to others, in terms of where the cushioning is place on the shoe

 

I get that and have done it. My question is does it actually based on anything or just something to sell you on shoes?

 

Most of those tests are usually to identify your gait and hip alignment. They could also look at pronation, but you can test that yourself by getting one of your feet wet and stepping on cement. If you see your whole footprint than you a neutral strike flat foot. If you see the inside of your footprint you have supernation. The last and most common is to see the outside of your foot, but missing the inside. This indicates a higher arch with possibly some pronation.

 

It's really just to match you up with the shoe that will be the best fit for you, which is really what you're there for in the first place