Sunday, May 23, 2010

Running Shoes

In ancient Greece, the running of the marathon was begun accidentally when a messenger ran 26 miles from the battle field to his king to relate a message from the warrior in charge of the troops. After he had given the king his message, he died. The king heard what he needed, though, and the battle raged on. Today, with runners, they usually do not die, unless they are not trained well to control their heart rate and pace themselves during the race. Many runners today have specialized training routines and diets which they believe help them perform at their best during the races. They also have specialized equipment which allows them to run as quickly and with as little resistance as possible.

The runner's shoes are the most important part of this special equipment. The average runner who is training for a marathon should not just go into Target and buy the cheapest pair of running shoes they can find, and then train with them. First, they may not offer the protection and support that the runner's feet need. Second, there are different needs for different feet and the cheapest shoes may end up exasperating those needs, especially if that runner makes the excuse that the shoes just need to be broken in, instead of buying the right pair.

So, here are some tips to help a runner find that specific pair of shoes which are perfect for them.

Tip one: the runner needs to understand and know the shape of their feet and the arc. The normal way that people walk is to hit the heel on the outside of the foot and roll the pressure of the step up the foot to the ball of the foot. This pressure should be distributed evenly. If the runner over exaggerated the pressure of the foot, it could lead to needing a shoe that will correct this step and even out the pressure of the foot.

The second tip is to know what type of foot the runner has by knowing the runner's arc height. A store professional can help the runner with this, or doing a "wet test" can also provide this information.

Third, determine how long the runner's step is. This will help determine what kind of ankle support and arc support the runner will need.

Fourth, the choice of the shoe should match the needs of the runner's feet, their arc support, and the size of their step.

Fifth, if in doubt, visit the local running store and ask a professional for help. Not only will they have all these tips answered for the runner, but they will be able to give the runner the shoe that will protect their feet and keep them safe. The last tip is to make sure the running shoes fit. Try them on and take a walk or job around the store. Take your time in making sure they are comfortable. Remember, you will be wearing these at least 26 miles, so get the ones that make your feet feel the best. 

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