Some runners make mistake by not running with the proper shoes. Running needs the right equipments, like other sports. Because we use our feet often, we just can’t skimp on shoes. Ideal running shoes will fit our feet perfectly and this will make a huge different when we are running. We can also prevent injury. It is true that perfect running shoes are rarely cheap, but they are important. In some cases, we can’t get away with purchasing running shoes in generic sporting goods shops or online stores. We need to go to stores that focus on running products. Employees in these stores should be well knowledgeable.
Employees in these stores should be able to properly measure our feet and analyze them. They will check our stride to make sure that shoes that they give us meet our requirements. It means that these shoes should provide maximum motion control and stability. These shoes also need to provide more cushioning, especially during pavement running and trail running. We should let experienced and knowledgeable people to sift through the various selections of running shoes, so they will define those that work best for us. We shouldn’t be afraid to ask them about the proper feedback they have on specific shoes.
These employees are often runners themselves and they will be able to share tips and advices on our running habits. So, we should take advantage of this situation and this will allow us to make sure that our feet get what they deserve. Many running shoes are likely more affordable, that they won’t match those that are designed based on our unique requirements. Without the right shoes, we may wind up with unnecessary pains and aches after just a few miles. This will make us regret buying the generic running shoes in the first place. We should also be aware that soles wear out in less than 500 miles, so we should replace them when needed.
We may also go too far too soon. We shouldn’t feel bad if we achieve little during the first few weeks. This is a very common mistake among runners and even professional runners overestimate themselves more than a few times. If we overwork our body, we will burn out too soon and achieve even less. Older runners shouldn’t try to match personal records that were broken when they were at their prime. We also hear how our family members, relatives, friends and neighbour achieved. This will encourage us to match their running performance, without considering whether we have the physical capability to achieve that.
This is clearly a bad move. In general, we don’t have measuring stick and we need to understand how our body would perform. It is important for us to be conservative. It means that we need to start slower and if we know, we can achieve that, we could run little faster and slightly longer. But, we should be aware that soreness and other physical discomfort caused by physical overwork will hit us later, causing us to perform less during later running sessions.
