Running Shoes – Part 2

There are two rules of thumb that I use to determine if a pair of shoes should be moved out of my three pair rotation. The first rule is that no matter how many running miles I have invested in a shoe, they are gone if my knees begin to get sore.

Running Shoes – Part 1

I like running shoes and I like hunting down a great pair of running shoes at a terrific price. Buying running shoes takes research and sometimes patience to find what you are looking for. But this is one piece of equipment that has to be right for you. I remember the first time I bought the wrong shoes. It almost cost me being able to run in the New York City Marathon after training for six months. I had no idea a pair of running shoes that were not correct for my feet could cause so many problems including sore hips, knees and plantar fasciitis.

Long Runs

Many of things I’m going write about you may already know from your experience. I believe that anyone who wants to run a marathon, not just survive, needs to do at least 4 to 5- 18+ miles runs (I prefer 22 mile runs) prior to the marathon but no closer than four weeks before the race. When you have built up enough endurance to finally run this distance for the first time you need to take a partner that has run this distance before and has the experience. Even if you have done this distance before but haven’t done it in a half year or more, you should have someone along or at least have someone waiting at the finish to help you.