The Importance of Good Shoes

I started my exercise endeavor by walking. While walking was OK, the shoes I wore made my shins burn and hurt. At first I thought it was just a me problem because I did not exercise before. As I started running, I realized that my shins hurt A LOT! Especially during the first mile of a run. I started asking people about my problem and reading online blogs to see if this was a normal thing. Everything I read said no, it's not. Everyone I talked to sadi no, it's not. All agreed that I needed new shoes.

So where should I find shoes? It was hard to look at the online guides because I didn't know if I under or over pronated, what type of arch I had, and where my foot strikes the ground when I run. After asking friends, I decided to go to a local sporting store that did shoe fitting. I was a bit skeptical at first but it went well and I walked away with my first ever pair of true running shoes. The are Saucony!

What a difference a pair of shoes makes. The burning and the pain are gone from my shins. My feet actually feel comfortable when I run or walk. Pretty much, these shoes are the best thing to happen to my feet in a very long time.

One piece of advice I will mention is to not let the price of a pair of shoes dictate whether or not you get them. As with any sport, you need the right equipment to succeed and to prevent injuries. For running, shoes are an important piece to invest in.

If you want to check out the Runner's World Shoe Advisor, follow the link here for help.