Shoes- the most important piece of gear

Shoe are probably the most important item for a runner.

I ran out of my last pair of Nike Shox during the Chicago Marathon. After the race the rubber near the ball of my foot was warn flat. I liked them because they were nice and soft. I think most serious runners shy away from gimicky springs and such, but I don't mind as long as they help keep my feet from hurting.

This training I'm mixing things up a bit. I had bought another pair during the summer training that I used for shorter runs. The New Balance M1023WY is firmer and feels faster. Faster is what I'm going for so they are worth trying.

The key for finding the right shoe is getting a good fit and matching it's function to your needs. Right now I think a firmer shoe will offer better support and response when running faster. With about 50 miles on these shoes, I would suggest others to try them as well.

Besides, New Balance is a big contributor in races like the Chicago Marathon, so I feel good to support them by buying their shoes.

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posted by jim @ 10:06 PM Permanent Link |