Running shoes??

Cyard · 05-07-2008, 11:40 AM

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, 12:27 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, 12:29 PM

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

Cyard · 05-07-2008, 12:36 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, 08:25 PM

New Balance are great shoes.

lisa1851 · 05-09-2008, 03:53 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, 09:53 PM

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

05-07-2008, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/215.0/199 (for now) 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, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Houston Heather MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 1,139 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: I lost it before and I'll lose it again! WOE: Atkins Induction + running and weights	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. __________________ Inducted Feb 26, 2008 Fresh meats and vegetables, NO processed foods (except sausage and bacon) My Fitday 227.5/202/142 42 inch waist/37/30 22W/20 Misses!/12 Don't just weigh, measure too! 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, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alcmene Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 471 Gallery: Alcmene Stats: 1st:196//125 Now:170/165/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2007	I swear by Brookes, best brand of running shoe I ever bought.

05-07-2008, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cyard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Gallery: Cyard Stats: 246.6/215.0/199 (for now) 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, 08:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
gallard Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western PA Posts: 61 Gallery: gallard WOE: Low Carb	New Balance are great shoes.

05-09-2008, 03:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
lisa1851 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 67 Gallery: lisa1851 Stats: 154/143.8/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart 3/1/08	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, 09:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 268 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/127.5/125 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!