New runner... buying shoes?

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  • emilyhawarah
    emilyhawarah Posts: 34
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    I swear by BROOKS Shoes for running... and if you go to a store that will fit you, they can diagnose your roll, arch, etc. Check out their website too... fun things going on for new and experienced runners.
  • roadrunner32
    roadrunner32 Posts: 51
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    Just like you I've started running on the treadmill with an ordinary pair of runners and I was dying of shin splints. Then I moved outside and same thing happened even worse! So I decided to finally go to a running specialist and had it sorted and was shocked to see how my right foot was landing! They recommended one size bigger runners as well. Since then I never complain about my shins thank god!


    PS If you run you are a runner! Just keep doing it!
  • tinkteri
    tinkteri Posts: 63
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    I am doing Couch to 5 K and am Finishing up week 6 today..I started getting knee and ankle pain after W2 in my cross trainers...Ditto on what everyone said..get fitted for a good pair of running shoes...My knee/ankle pain disappeared after running in my new Brooks.

    We should have a "friend' network of couch to 5K newbies :-).

    Teri
  • fourluvbugs
    fourluvbugs Posts: 194 Member
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    I'd love that! All of my running friends have been doing it for awhile and I can't relate to what they are doing running-wise.
  • Siannah
    Siannah Posts: 456 Member
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    There is: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k
  • fourluvbugs
    fourluvbugs Posts: 194 Member
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    Thank you Siannah. I just joined!
  • sgmomma
    sgmomma Posts: 299 Member
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    I definitely agree get fitted! I got fitted and this week started C25k. These shoes are so light and comfy. I know now there is no way I coulda run in my old tennis shoes. I pronate and have flat feet. They put me in nike zoom structure 15.
  • Sweet13_Princess
    Sweet13_Princess Posts: 1,207 Member
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    Definately buy running shoes now. If you wait and you end up injuring yourself, it will be a HUGE setback. I'd recommend going to a sporting goods store or wherever you can buy sneakers and try on a variety of brands and sizes, find the right fit, then go on eBay and buy them. You can get really good deals on them.

    Shannon

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