Comments on: Beginning Runner Tips: Choosing A Running Shoe

By: Byrdband

Byrdband — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:45:24 +0000

Great post! I must admit that running is one of the best exercises for healthy living… be it weight loss or stamina building, running can help a lot. It takes right training, suitable gear such as running shoes etc, and proper diet. Overall, an excellent running guide for beginners to choose a running shoe.

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By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 15 May 2014 23:12:58 +0000

In reply to Fcote. What is the best running store?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:16:47 +0000

In reply to Nelson Barrios. I can tolerate a tighter fit in a racing flat for maybe a 5K, but even in such shoes I tend to look for a thumb's width. Really comes down to preference I think.

By: Nelson Barrios

Nelson Barrios — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 04:16:22 +0000

Does the the “space for a thumb” rule apply to the race day racing flat as well? I’ve heard with trainers you should go a half size up, and for race shoes, you go actual size.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:42:46 +0000

In reply to Becki. That was what I did not like about the ACSM statement - not strongly evidence based. For a publication by an academic society, they should have been more rigorous.

By: Becki

Becki — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:21:09 +0000

Good post, Pete. Solid, balanced advice. ACSM should have had you write their shoe recommendations article instead of the one they just put out…more evidence based, and since it avoids absolutes and takes the individual into account, should work for more people.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 21:29:29 +0000

In reply to George Lin. Good advice!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 21:19:42 +0000

In reply to Kate Looney. Thanks Kate!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 21:05:09 +0000

In reply to Adam. Tough call. If I had to be pushed for a rec for a C25K runner I'd probably go with a lightweight trainer of some sort. Kinvara/Mirage, PureProject, NB 8909, Mizuno Rider/Sayonara. I'd aim for middle of the road, then adjust up or down as needed. But, I prefer to just have people go to a LRS and try a few things out and pick what feels best. One thing to keep in mind with beginners is that speed is not as big an issue, and we use a very gradual walk run progression so impact may not be as big a concern. Having a bit less shoe might encourage better form habits going forward.

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 20:42:08 +0000

Pete,

Not a new runner myself (quite the opposite), but how would you best describe to someone the difference between trying out something defined as more of a trainer vs neutral/flat? I used to run in Kinvara’s (until gen3), and now I run in mainly 0mm shoes, Virrata’s, GoRun, A5’s, etc… I feel like any of those shoes would be fine for a 13.1, but as I work with a lot of newer runners, I can never really tell them what to look for if they’re going couch to 5K, or 5K to Marathon. For someone who isn’t used to zero drop, would someone be better in shoe with some support, even if it’s not pronation control?

By: Fcote

Fcote — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 23:46:59 +0000

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