running shoe advice

[Pete_G]

If you're flat footed make sure you find a shoe with plenty of arch support. And replace shoes often. I forget how often is recommended, but if the bottom of the show is really worn, it's long past dead.

I guess that's it for my running shoe knowledge and experience....

[Slingah]

buy a good quality shoe and replace the inserts with SPENCO inserts....makes all the diff......the inserts in even the better shoes s*ck......I even put them in my work sneakers....
If your on your feet all day Rick....do yourself the favor

[Rappin Mikey]

Your knees are to tweaked for running. Try hiking, or pick up mtn biking again.

[RickBomba]

Excuse me, Mr. Double Masters degrees...That would be too tweaked...believe me Mikey, they're great...gonna go for the first run tomorrow...Super Diet Ricky got the blood pressure way down and lost eight pounds in the last week!
See Ya Soon, Fatty Mikey!!!
Later,
Rick

[Striperhound]

After many years of inactivity, I did the same. My best experience has been with New Balance. You can get them at a #^&#^&#^&#^&s or Sports Authority. I am running 3-5 miles 3-4 times per week. At that pace, the best running shoes only last 6 months before they need to be replaced. The shoes still looks fine but loses its shock absorbtion ability. Alot of interesting reading in a publication called runners world, purchase it at any magazine shop or supermarket. Many times this magazine does write ups on sneaker comparisons for runners. That is how I stumbled onto new Balance running shoes. Good sneakers will make your feet much happier with the pounding running will cause on you body, but there is no better way to stay in shape and get a great cardiovascular workout.

[spence]

If you're going to run a lot I'd really suggest going to a good store that can help match the shoe to you're specific running style. Most of the top names are decent quality, but if you really want comfort (and happier running) you need a shoe that fits more than your foot.

-spence

[MoroneSaxatilis]

I used to love running, especially in spring along a course we have here that follows the beaches, and in winter on the indoor track at the local Y. The track has huge windows along one side that lets in the natural light. Alas, no matter what kind of shoe I used, I still had big problems with my knees, shins, and ankles. Started using the eliptical running machine at the Y instead. Exact same running motion with Zero impact.
Purchased our own eliptical this past Xmas. One o' the best toys we've ever bought ourselves.
Also picked up an Ab Lounge for good measure. Crunches have never been so efficient.