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I used the Kaplan book (that and others here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/books/11688/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_b_1_5_last) and did pretty well. I was like you and totally overwelmed when I first realized I needed to take it. If you get the Kaplan book, I would recommend just reading through it first, without doing any of…
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In my experiance, the guys at a sporting goods store aren't very helpful decding which shoes are right for you unless they happen to be a runner themselves. They can help you with what is a popular shoe, but of course that might not be the right shoe for you.
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If you don't like the look of the FiveFingers, New Balance makes a set of "minimalist" running shoes (New Balance Minimus), but are very light weight and have almost no drop (drop between the heel and toe). I've used both, and love both. I have plantar fasciitis, and find when I run with my minimalist style shoes, my heel…
