Okay. So, I purchased my first pair of expensive ($180)
running shoes about four months ago give or take from a store called http://upandrunningelpaso.com/.
Needless to say, but It was the best investment that I have made towards a better
me besides devoting to a running lifestyle. I have always had shin splints and
stress fractures since I could remember and thought that maybe these shoes
could help ease the pain. I had seen many people run in these ugly shoes and
thought why are they running in those heavy looking shoes? Well one day, I asked
a lady standing next to me as we waited for the gun to start the race, “how did
she like those shoes?” She said, “Oh, I love them”. I said, “they look heavy” and
she laughed. She said I know but they are light as a feather. Months past
before I went into the recommended store and tried on my first pair. They ran out
of the color I wanted but had my size in the next best color. After I tried
them on, I was shocked at how light they were. I didn’t want to take them off.
It felt like I was walking on air.
The shoes I am referring to are called HokaOneOne and
are all over $100 but worth the cost. I do recommend purchasing them out of the
store versus online because you can get help with sizing. Also, this particular
shoe has a program that you can exchange them for a lifetime according to the
Up and Running store which make this an even better investment. Look don’t take
m word for it, you should try some on and see if they work for it.
The reason I decided to write this post is to help
you realize that the equipment you use is more useful to your workout than you
know. Equipment includes weights, accessories, clothing, and shoes. They type
of shoes you purchase can cause injury or prevent injury and it shouldn’t be
about the looks and price. According to Fitzgerald (2015), Ultimately, runners should look for
two critical characteristics in any pair of shoes:
- The
shoe feels good on your feet while running (if possible,
buy a pair of shoes you know feel good or run a minute or two in them at
the shoe store)
- The
shoe fits – you feel smooth and often “forget” about your
shoes because they’re not clunky or overly stressing your feet.
So, no matter what shoes you choose, focus on fit and how
they feel while you’re running. This will mean that you’ll try a lot of
different pairs of shoes. Yes, it might be expensive. Yes, it might be
time-consuming. But you’ll also figure out exactly what you like and what works
best for you.
I am not getting kickback or payments for suggesting you
purchase a particular shoe. Instead, I simply want to share a product that has
helped me with my injuries. I am not completely cured and suffer from shin
splints from time to time but these shoes have helped ease the pain while
running long distance runs and I recommend you try them for yourself. If they
do not work, try another brand and spare no cost because your wellness is what
should matter most. Respond to this post and let me know what you think of this
post. Also, if you know of a shoe brand that has helped you or you have other
product suggestions, drop a comment.
Reference
Fitzgerald, J. (2015). 3 Reasons thy running shoes can
prevent injuries and help you run faster. Retrieved
from https://www.runningshoesguru.com/2015/04/3-reasons-why-running-
shoes-can-prevent-injuries-and-help-you-run-faster/
https://www.hokaoneone.com/life-time/cavu/191142338974.html?source=shoppingsite_PLA_1019282-WBPR-11&kpid=1019282-WBPR-11&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=pla&msclkid=820697c8994612e11120cba539c8a6fc&gclid=CPnTxbn8yuACFaulZQodez4DZw&gclsrc=ds
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