New running shoes
It's about time I replaced my running shoes. My old Nike's are about 4 years old. There used to be a time when I didn't think the shoe mattered but it does. My shins learned that lesson. I'm hoping a fresh pair will help me run longer. It's all in the mind...
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akkleis (53 months ago | reply)
It is all in your head, but having new shoes sure does help! I usually replace my shoes twice a year when my shins and knees start screaming...4 years??????
c00lmarie (53 months ago | reply)
There's nothing wrong with my current pair. I don't have any pain but 4 years is long overdue. They've held up well probably because I run on a treadmill versus outdoors and I don't run very far :)
Years ago I had a pair of Adidas that killed me. Then my friend took me to Metro Run Walk where someone watched me run and told me I needed a shoe to correct overpronation so now I'm hooked on this model. They aren't the coolest looking Nike's but they're light and make it easier to run.
" SaNuRiTa FaJoRa... ;** " (53 months ago | reply)
Nice shoes Nike
akkleis (53 months ago | reply)
That is the best place to buy shoes! Not until I started going there did my shin splints go away.
The Unnoy (53 months ago | reply)
Finally. Did you get the upgrades of the same model?
c00lmarie (53 months ago | reply)
Finally, it happened to me...
Yep, a new version of the same shoe. I was about to order it from Nike but I got lucky and found it half off at DSW! Time to break them in tomorrow.
epmd (53 months ago | reply)
new kiks always matter. they totally make you go faster.
yonas1 (53 months ago | reply)
Yes, getting a new pair of shoes actually does motivate you to run. It sounds really silly, but it's true. I'm a Brooks fan myself. Buying a pair of their running shoes feels like I'm running on clouds.
Also, a semi-fun tidbit to know is that a really good pair of running shoes are supposed to last you about 500 miles.
Have fun! We should organize a DC Social run sometime ;)
akkleis (53 months ago | reply)
I'd be down for that. There's the St. Patrick's Day 8K in March. Just a 5-miler....
Yeah, 500miles if you have ideal feet....not many people are like that.
c00lmarie (53 months ago | reply)
Only 5 miles?! Um, I can't run with you guys. You'll leave me in the dust. I can run maybe 2 miles... on a good day. :) By no means do I consider myself a runner. I do it more to see results, not because I enjoy it. Although, I wouldn't mind joining you all for an informal run.
LOOKING S I D E W A Y S (53 months ago | reply)
You may only be able to run 2 miles at a time, but at least you'll look good doing it.
For me, in college I once bought an expensive pair of running shoes to try and impress the ladies at the gym. Umm, I think that's the last time I ran anywhere. Oh, no matter how expensive the shoes, my chicken legs got me no ladies.
yonas1 (53 months ago | reply)
@Cesar: you've never run from the cops before?! That's the best kind of exercise.
2 miles it is then! It's a good distance for a jog.
akkleis (53 months ago | reply)
Maybe just a one-miler to a bar? :)
c00lmarie (53 months ago | reply)
Ha, a short jog (to a bar) is okay with me. Maybe when it warms up a bit. And I'm sure chicken legs could do it too. :)
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