Running shoes??

Cyard · 05-07-2008, 12:40 PM

Hi all!

I just started the couch to 5k running program and I'm digging it! However, my "running shoes" are from Payless and I'm afraid I could be doing myself a disservice by not having better shoes. How important is it to have good running shoes? Can anyone reccommend a pair? There is a running store in our area but I'm embarassed to go in! I'm afraid they'll laugh at this big ole body trying to run!

Houston Heather · 05-07-2008, 01:27 PM

First of all, they won't laugh. Any real athlete would be THRILLED to see you there.

I lost 70 pounds on Atkins several years ago (see pics). I bought pricey running shoes for my running then.

My Mom bought me a pair of Walmart running shoes when I mentioned running again a few months ago. I've been running on them exclusively for the last month and I haven't had any trouble at all.

It depends on your gait. I "underpronate" so I can get away with cheaper shoes. Overpronators (many runners, especially women) require special shoes to deal with that, but I can get away with a decent amount of padding.

I would ask you this - are you having any unusual joint pains or pain in your feet after your runs? If you are, go to the running store.

Alcmene · 05-07-2008, 01:29 PM

I swear by Brookes, best brand of running shoe I ever bought.

Cyard · 05-07-2008, 01:36 PM

Heather: thanks! I don't have any unusual joint pains, but I do have ankle issues from an old injury.

Alcmene: I've never heard of Brooke's, I'll check them out!

gallard · 05-08-2008, 09:25 PM

New Balance are great shoes.

lisa1851 · 05-09-2008, 04:53 PM

Absolutely go into the running store. They will evaluate your stride and fit you accordingly. Trust me, no one will laugh at you. They will not push any certain shoe (say based on $) just get the right one for you. It's the best investment I have made since I started running.

sbaquera78 · 05-11-2008, 10:53 PM

I also reccommend going to a running store and have them help you out. Good job deciding to run!

healthy lady T · 05-13-2008, 12:40 PM

I wanted to weigh in on the running store as well. Years ago when I gained a little weight, I started running to get my weight down. I developed very bad heel spurs. That occurred partially because of the weight I gained and with all the running, the other part is I needed a shoe that would provide the right support for my heel. I use the New Balance store. I overpronate and I need the heel support so I use the motion control shoes. Believe it or not now that I am heavy than I was years ago I don't have that discomfort.

Cyard · 05-13-2008, 12:48 PM

Thanks, everyone. As soon as I get a little extra cash, I am going to go to the running store and get their advice

05-07-2008, 12:40 PM	#1
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 641 Gallery: Cyard WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	Running shoes?? Hi all! I just started the couch to 5k running program and I'm digging it! However, my "running shoes" are from Payless and I'm afraid I could be doing myself a disservice by not having better shoes. How important is it to have good running shoes? Can anyone reccommend a pair? There is a running store in our area but I'm embarassed to go in! I'm afraid they'll laugh at this big ole body trying to run!

05-07-2008, 01:27 PM	#2
Houston Heather Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 5,655 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: 228/171/150 WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss Start Date: Feb 26, 2008	First of all, they won't laugh. Any real athlete would be THRILLED to see you there. I lost 70 pounds on Atkins several years ago (see pics). I bought pricey running shoes for my running then. My Mom bought me a pair of Walmart running shoes when I mentioned running again a few months ago. I've been running on them exclusively for the last month and I haven't had any trouble at all. It depends on your gait. I "underpronate" so I can get away with cheaper shoes. Overpronators (many runners, especially women) require special shoes to deal with that, but I can get away with a decent amount of padding. I would ask you this - are you having any unusual joint pains or pain in your feet after your runs? If you are, go to the running store. __________________ Don't just weigh, measure too! "From the beginning, you have made a refreshing jug of lemonade from all the lemons that life pitched your way. " - Zer "Unwanted help is harm." - my husband, Ron Learn about Bipolar Disorder Learn about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. 1 Corinthians 6:20 You were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

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05-07-2008, 01:29 PM	#3
Alcmene Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 781 Gallery: Alcmene Stats: 1st:196//125 Now:175/161/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2007	I swear by Brookes, best brand of running shoe I ever bought.

05-07-2008, 01:36 PM	#4
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 641 Gallery: Cyard WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	Heather: thanks! I don't have any unusual joint pains, but I do have ankle issues from an old injury. Alcmene: I've never heard of Brooke's, I'll check them out!

05-08-2008, 09:25 PM	#5
gallard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western PA Posts: 64 Gallery: gallard WOE: Low Carb	New Balance are great shoes.

05-09-2008, 04:53 PM	#6
lisa1851 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal Mtns Posts: 191 Gallery: lisa1851 Stats: 158/151.5/135 WOE: lc w/ grapefruit juce Start Date: restart 11/28/08	Absolutely go into the running store. They will evaluate your stride and fit you accordingly. Trust me, no one will laugh at you. They will not push any certain shoe (say based on $) just get the right one for you. It's the best investment I have made since I started running.

05-11-2008, 10:53 PM	#7
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 554 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	I also reccommend going to a running store and have them help you out. Good job deciding to run!

05-13-2008, 12:40 PM	#8
healthy lady T Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 189 Gallery: healthy lady T Stats: 245/235/Goal 150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: original 9/98 restarted 6/16/08	I wanted to weigh in on the running store as well. Years ago when I gained a little weight, I started running to get my weight down. I developed very bad heel spurs. That occurred partially because of the weight I gained and with all the running, the other part is I needed a shoe that would provide the right support for my heel. I use the New Balance store. I overpronate and I need the heel support so I use the motion control shoes. Believe it or not now that I am heavy than I was years ago I don't have that discomfort.

05-13-2008, 12:48 PM	#9
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 641 Gallery: Cyard WOE: Living Low Carb Start Date: November 26, 2007	Thanks, everyone. As soon as I get a little extra cash, I am going to go to the running store and get their advice