Joining the gym for the first time. Top tips, help and advice?

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I am going to the gym for the first time (properly - not including my induction) tomorrow and I need some help or advice and friendly tips.
I'm 15 years old and I wouldn't exactly say I'm 100% happy with my figure but I'd love to tone up and just feel and be fitter - it will also help my overall performance with horse riding too. I have fractured my right wrist (and funnily enough, I'm right handed) so I am unable to do anything that involves using my arms/hands in the gym. I was wondering what gym machines and equipment to focus on using. The gym I'm going to is small but has all the standard and very modern gym equipment and all the side equipment like yoga balls, mats, weights, balance mats, and so on.
Can anyone give me a list of machinery that I should use the most or the ones you recommend that have helped you tone up and lose weight or ones that help burn a lot of calories?
How long would you use this equipment for?
How long do you recommend you do your whole work out for?
How long do you spend stretching afterwards?
Are the showers good (I know all gyms are different, but I'd like to shower after the gym)?
I have running shoes. Are these the most suitable footwear for the gym?
Do you see good results from the gym?
How often should you go to the gym to see results?
If you suffer from fatigue from the gym, what should you do?

What is your top 10 tips for being in the gym?
Do you have any other tips or advice?
It would be MUCH appreciated.

Me and my Mum are going to the gym together, she is a bit overweight but she has two kids and works for a living so don't judge her. We are both hoping to see results within a few months and will continue going to the gym even a while after we've noticed the results - this will only motivate us more! :)

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If you can't use your hands, you're going to have a bit of a difficult time until your wrist heals. However, there are things you can do.

For resistance training, you're stuck on the machines right now because you can't use your hands. The machines are *okay,* but they isolate individual muscle groups and don't let you build up strength in the supporting muscles the way compound lifts like deadlifts, squats, overhead presses, and power cleans do. The physique you're after can be achieved by lifting; when your wrist is healed and you have the OK from a doctor, I encourage you to ask at the gym if there's someone who can teach you to lift heavy.

The machines have little signs on them that show you what you're supposed to do; the written instructions are accompanied by drawings of a man with the muscles that that machine targets highlighted. Find the ones that target your legs: quadriceps, hamstrings, hip adductors and abductors, and calves. Leg press machines are fun, too; you lay on your back and push up on a plate with your feet. Get someone to help you load the plates on the leg press, if you decide to add some weight to it, so you don't further injure your wrist. For all machines, do a set of 5 repetitions at the lightest weight, then move the pin down to the next plate and do another 5 reps. Keep doing that until the weight stack is too heavy for you to move.

For cardio, treadmills and ellipticals are fine. You don't have to use the swingy-arms on the elliptical if that will aggravate your wrist; most ellipticals have stationary arms as well as ones that move. Don't trust the calorie burn on those machines, even if it's one of the fancy new ones that asks you to input your weight; there are more factors at play that the machine can't account for. Do 20-30 minutes of cardio; whether you do it all on a treadmill or elliptical, or split it up, is entirely up to you.

Stretching: Stretch for about 5-10 minutes before and after your workout. The gym will probably have some examples of stretches posted around on the walls; otherwise, you can ask a trainer when you get there.

Footwear: Running shoes will be fine.

Frequency: 3 days a week is sufficient. The key is consistency - you have to keep going. Fitness is not something you achieve once and that's it, it's something you have to work on constantly.

Fatigue: If you feel dizzy, or think you might pass out or throw up, stop what you're doing immediately and sit down. Drink water, eat something if you can, and breathe deeply until you feel better. If you're just feeling the burn and getting tired, but don't feel like you might pass out or throw up, then rest briefly, hydrate, and get going again.

Showers: Depends on the gym. Definitely bring a pair of flip flops to wear in the shower if you decide to take one there, though. You don't want to touch the floor, ever.

Other tips:

- Be quiet. It's fine if you and your mom want to chat while you're doing your thing, but keep the volume low so as not to disturb other people.

- Just because you can't do any upper-body work doesn't mean you can be screwing around on your phone while doing your leg curls. Pay attention to your surroundings, stay focused on your workout. Facebook will still be there when you're done, check it then.

- Don't loiter. When you're done with a machine, wipe it down (this is important - there will likely be moist towelettes available for you to use for this purpose) and get off of it so someone else can use it.

- Drink plenty of water before, during, and after. Bring a snack, if you haven't done much exercise before. Some people prefer to eat something before their workouts, some people prefer to eat something after, and the only way to find out how your body operates is to work out and see how you feel. I can't work out on an empty stomach; my SO can't work out on a full one. We feel ill if we do.

- If you're confused about how anything works, ask a trainer. It's what they're there for.

How would change the Earth's rotation if suddenly everyone would start to run towards west.?

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If every human being would suddenly run towards west, how would that influence the rotation of Earth. Please calculate in, that newborns, and too old people can't run, and people closer to the equator will generate more amount of influencing force. Please express the result in m/sec . We are assuming, that after starting, they (we) are continuously running until the end of test.

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OK.
The moment of inertia of the earth is 8x10^(37) kg-m^2.
The angular speed of the earth is 7.27x10^(-5) rad/sec.
The rotational energy of the earth is then
K=(1/2)Iw^2=2.11x10^(29) J.
Let's assume the population of the earth is 6.7 billion people and that for calculation ease we lined them all up on the equator.
N=6.67x10^9
Re=6.3675x10^(6) m
Let's use sprinter speeds and acceleration to calculate the possible force generated by our runners.
Top speed is approximately 36 km/h and time from zero to top speed is 11.5 ms.
v=36 km/h=10 m/s
a=dv/dt=10 m/s/(.011 s)=909 m/s^2
Assume everyone is 100 kg mass.
So each person can generate a force,
F=ma=(100 kg)(909 m/s^2)=90900 N
Each person's shoe does work on the earth over an angle.
We'll assume the force is transferred over 1 meter, just for calculation's sake.
That angle is then found by dividing the arc length by the radius of the earth.
A=1 m/(6.3675x10^(6) m)=1.57x10^(-7) rad
I think we're ready for the big calculation.
W=N*F*Re*A=6.06x10^(14)
Now we can subtract that from the Earth's rotational energy,
K=2.11x10^(29) J
As you can see it wouldn't make very much difference.
This analysis was very conservative so in reality the difference would be even less.

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What series of newton shoes should i start out with as a beginner.?

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Hey i am wanting t get some of the Newton running shoes cause I feel that I would run well on these types of shoes for Cross Country, but needing some input for the brand of Newton shoes to start out on. So if you can help me that would be great, thanks!

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Training:Sir Issac

I highly recommend buying Nike spikes or a pair of light weight $100 flats for your XC races. You better try them on before you buy or buy through a company with a good return policy (RoadrunnerSports.com) becuase when I tried them on I also tried on the ASICS Gel Speedstar and that shoe fit me just as well and it was only about $80, as opposed to the starting price of $160.

Your body/ money: your choice.

What are some everyday running shoes for forefoot strikers?

Q. I'm looking to replace my old running shoes Asics Gel 1130.
These shoes had a fairly large heel which forced me to heel-strike thus slowing me down significantly.

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While most runners land on their heels, a small percentage of biomechanically blessed runners land on the middle of their feetâand their ranks are growing through alternative training methods such as Chi Running and the Pose Method. Two new shoes, the New Balance 800 and the Newton Gravity, were designed to address the needs of these runners, and to help others train themselves to land farther forward. While not for everyone, forwardâlanding (or midfootâstriking) spreads the force of impact across the heel and forefoot simultaneously, similar to how a bare foot works naturally. This can help strengthen the lower legs, leading to increased stamina and fewer injuries. We put both shoes on nine runners and tested them at the RW Shoe Lab. Both models feature lower heels to help the forefoot make contact with the ground before or at the same time as the back of the foot, but that's where their similarity ends.

The Gravity made our testers think about their running form, whether they wanted to or not. Its forefoot absorbs impact with a rubber membrane that compresses as the tallerâthanâusual outsole lugs come into contact with the ground. The resulting cushioning is similar to other lightweight training shoes. Unfortunately, this design also makes the Gravity a bit rigid, because the shoe's midsole doesn't bend effectively with the foot as it flexes through toeâoff. Our testers found the shoe's forefoot awkward, but some liked how this sensation got them up on their toes.

The 800 offers a softer heel and firmer forefoot cushioning than the Gravity. The shoe features a soft foam bridge along the outside of the midfoot designed to aid cushioning and ease the foot's transition through the gait cycle. While this design improves the shoe's overall stability, we found that the insert doesn't extend back into the heel far enough to fully absorb impact forces. Some testers noted how this resulted in an odd ride.



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I am going traveling in Greece in the summer and want some comfortable but light shoes. I wear shoes to death so they have to be good quality and stylish.

I love my Doc Martins, but they will be too hot for summer... any suggestions?

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Twenty years ago outdoor enthusiast Mark Thatcher had a problem: when he rafted, his shoes got wet and weighted down. Flip-flops were an alternative, but they are too flimsy to handle rugged outdoor terrain. His solution was to morph a shoe with a flip-flop, creating a sport sandal called Teva (Hebrew for nature), which the company calls "the spirit of a sandal with the soul of a shoe."

The fact that a new brand of sandal would hit the ground running may not come as a surprise. From the beach to city sidewalks, naked toes are everywhere as sandals become the obvious alternative to shoes in summer months. But Tevas are unique in that they are lacking aesthetically -- basically thereâs just nothing cute about the shoe. It wasnât created with the intent to be visually appealing or to appeal to the masses; it was all about function, about filling a need for outdoor enthusiasts who were slowed down by wet feet.

The lack of beauty may explain why Mark Thatcher skipped retail stores when it came to selling the sandal. Instead he went straight to the rivers and sold 200 pairs to rafters in his first year. From there it didnât take long for Tevas to appeal to a vast, uncharted market that went beyond rafters. Soon consumers from college students to moms to Dead Heads were all sporting Tevas. Extreme comfort trumped any aversion to the odd-looking footwear.

Thatcher set up shop in Flagstaff, Arizona, where Teva headquarters remain today. Although he canât claim to be the sole inventor of rugged sandals (well-made sandals for rough terrain date back to AD 500), he was the first to make a major change to the basic sandal since the rubber flip-flop appeared shortly after World War II. For this, Teva was granted a patent.

Thatcher soon partnered with Decker Outdoor Corp., which markets Teva (along with shoe brands Simple and Ugg). Decker Outdoor takes on the challenge of protecting the brand from copycat competitors (e.g., Nike and Reef) and knock-offs by avoiding outlet sales. Tevas are sold in specialty sports and athletic footwear stores.

With just a single office in Flagstaff, Teva had to rely on more than its many enthusiasts to spread the word. In 1996 Teva stepped up the Web, creating a site, and two years later, was selling its complete line of sandals online. Now the site, which accurately portrays an outdoorsy, adventurous brand, is a spot to shop and catch up on all the places the brand has extended into.

The site also sells what has turned into a massive line of shoes and sandals. Still sticking to comfort and function, there are different styles for men, women and children, covering a variety of functions; some models of the sandal are described as the perfect shoe to run to the store in while others are described as a shoe that will allow you to run both trails and rivers.

Teva goes beyond just shoe sales to strengthen its outdoor extreme sports brand image. The company sponsors sporting events that are recognized worldwide for top athletic competition. Along with events, Teva also individually sponsors some of the best extreme athletes worldwide.

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The Timberland story began in 1918, in a small Boston, Massachusetts shoe company where Timberland founder, Nathan Swartz, began his bootmakingcareer as an apprentice stitcher. With his own hands, he cut leather, stitched seams, attached soles and learned how to craft fine leather boots. In 1952, he bought half an interest in The Abington Shoe Company. Three years later, he bought the remaining interest and welcomed his sons into the company. Together, they made shoes for leading manufacturers for nearly 10 years. In the '60s, waterproof leather boots as we know them didn't really exist. The Swartz family helped change all that by introducing injection-molding technology to the footwear industry. This technology fused soles to leather uppers without stitching, producing one of the first truly waterproof boots.

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It seems that with 2 LW reactors and several HW reactors and no real consultative partnerships with any other governments regarding nuclear technology that there is a huge experimental stream in nuclear weapons and energy ongoing in India. The media hype does not seem to equate actual progress and it seems that regular inspection processes through international bodies such as the IAEA are not documented. That is reason for major regional insecurity especially since the types of reactors being created may be tied to some really old and faulty technology. As far as steel hardners are substances such as ulomite (sp) and others available in large quantities region wide? It is hard to imagine that a major international player is not involved in this project - is an entity such as Enron involved?
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Ok can somebody give me a detail description of triathlon?

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Q. I'm looking to complete one this summer, it will be a short one and I'm a beginner...what do I need to buy, train, and do I need my own bike....the more details the better...the triathlon I'm looking to complete its in Solana Beach, Ca at the end of July.

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A triathlon is an endurance sports event consisting of swimming, cycling and running over various distances. In most modern triathlons, these events are placed back-to-back in immediate sequence and a competitor's official time includes the time required to "transition" between the individual legs of the race, including any time necessary for changing clothes and shoes. As a result, proficiency in swimming, cycling, and running alone is not sufficient to guarantee a triathlete a competitive time: trained triathletes have learned to race each stage in a way that preserves their energy and endurance for subsequent stages.

How a triathlon works

In a typical triathlon, event organizers take advantage of a host town's hospitality. Major races require athletes to register and attend a race briefing the day before the actual race. This race briefing details the course, the rules, and any problems to look out for (road conditions, closures, traffic lights, aid stations). At registration the racers are provided a race number, colored swimming cap, and, if the event is being electronically timed, a timing band. Often racers are also given competitor wrist bands that allow them in and out of the transition area or other athlete-only areas. At a major event, such as an Ironman or a Long Course Championship, triathletes are required to set up their bike in the transition area the day before and leave it overnight under guard.

For shorter distances the racers arrive at the venue about an hour (or more) before the race is to begin. They register and receive their swim cap and number, then proceed to set up their spot in the transition area. For most races, competitors have their race number marked on their arms and legs, along with having their age group marked on their calf.

In the transition areas, athletes will generally be provided with a rack to hold their bicycle and a small section of ground space for shoes, clothing, etc. Generally, transition spots are allocated to racers by their competition number, though in some events, athletes choose their spot in the transition area on a first-come, first-served basis. In some races, the bicycle stage does not finish in the same place it begins, so athletes set up two transition areas: one for the swim-to-bike transition, and one for the bike-to-run transition.

Racers are generally categorized into separate professional and amateur categories. Amateurs, who make up the large majority of triathletes, are often referred to as "age groupers" since they are typically further classified by sex and age. One feature that has helped to boost the popularity of such a complex, time-intensive sport is the opportunity to compete against others of one's own gender and age group. The age groups are defined in five or ten year intervals.

In some triathlons, amateur athletes may have the option to compete against others in heavier-weight divisions. "Clydesdale" athletes are generally those men over 200 pounds, while "Athena" athletes are generally women over 150 pounds. These weight based divisions are not officially sanctioned in any of the professional or Olympic events.

As in most marathons and other competitive endurance sport events, there is typically a lower age limit, though many races have been organized to allow children and teens to compete in their own categories.

After setting up their transition areas, athletes don their swim gear and head to the swim area (usually a lake, river, or ocean) for the race start. Depending on the water temperature, swimmers may be permitted to wear a wetsuit - triathlon specific wetsuits are now common. Depending on the type and size of the race, there may be any of the following methods implemented to start the race. Mass starts, traditional in full distance events, see all the athletes enter the water at a single start signal. In wave start events, smaller groups of athletes begin the race every few minutes. An athlete's wave is usually determined either by age group or by predicted swim time. Wave starts are more common in shorter races where a large number of amateur athletes are competing. Another option is individual time trial starts, where athletes enter the water one at a time, usually 3 to 5 seconds apart.

The swim leg usually proceeds around a series of marked buoys and exits the water near the transition area. Racers run out of the water, enter the transition area, and attempt to change from their swim gear into their cycling gear as rapidly as possible. In some races, tents were provided for changing clothes. However, competition and pressure for time has led to the development of specialized triathlon clothing that is adequate for both swimming and cycling, meaning many racers' transitions consist of little more than removing wetsuit and goggles and pulling on a helmet and cycling shoes. In some cases, racers leave shoes attached to their bicycle pedals and slip their feet into them while riding. Some triathletes don't wear socks, decreasing their time in transition even more.

The cycling stage proceeds around a marked course, nearly always on public roads. In many cases, especially smaller triathlons, the roads are not closed to automobiles, though marshals are often present to help control traffic. Typically, the cycling stage finishes back at the same transition area. Racers enter the transition area, rack their bicycles, and quickly change into running shoes before heading out for the final stage. The running stage, also typically held on public roads, usually ends at a separate finish line near the transition area.

In most races, "aid stations" located on the bike and run courses provide water and energy drinks to the athletes as they pass by. Aid stations at longer events will often provide various types of food as well, including such items as energy bars, gels, fruit, cookies, and ice.

Once the triathletes have completed the event, there is typically another aid station for them to get water, fruit, cookies, and other post-race goodies. At the end of most larger or longer events, the provisions and post-race celebrations may be more elaborate - ranging from ice cream and professional massage tents to cookouts and barbecues.

Rules of triathlon

Traditionally, triathlon is an individual sport: each athlete is competing against the course and the clock for the best time. As such, athletes are not allowed to receive assistance from anyone else inside or outside the race, with the exception of race-sanctioned aid volunteers who distribute food and water on the course. This also means that team tactics, such as drafting, a cycling tactic in which several riders cluster closely to reduce the air resistance of the group, are not allowed.

This has begun to change with the introduction of triathlon into the Olympic Games. Many Olympic-distance races, including the Olympics themselves and ITU World Cup events, now allow drafting during the cycling stage. This change has sparked extensive debate among the triathlon community, with supporters feeling that it brings triathlon rules closer in line with international cycling rules and practices, and opponents feeling that drafting has the potential to negate gains achieved by an individual in the swim, and gains an individual would have the potential to achieve during the cycling leg. Drafting has become the standard format for professional-level ITU events and the Olympics. However, the majority of amateur events retain the non-drafting format.

Triathlons are timed in sections: 1) from the start of the swim to the beginning of the first transition (swim time); 2) from the beginning of the first transition to the end of the first transition (T1 time); 3) from the start of the cycling to the end of the cycling leg (cycling time); 4) from the beginning of the second transition to the end of the second transition (T2 time); 5) and finally from the start of the run to the end of the run, at which time the triathlon is completed. Results are usually posted on official websites and will show for each triathlete his/her swim time; cycle time (with transitions included); run time; and total time. Some races also post transition times separately.

Other rules of triathlon vary from race to race and generally involve descriptions of allowable equipment (such as wetsuits, which are allowed in the swimming stage of some races -- generally when the water temperature is below 78 degrees Fahrenheit or 26 °C), and prohibitions against interference between athletes.

One important rule involving the cycle leg is that the competitor must be wearing their bike helmet before the competitor mounts the bike and must remain on until the competitor has dismounted; the competitor may remove their helmet at any time as long as they are not on the bicycle (i.e. while repairing a mechanical problem). Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification.

Additionally, while on the bike course, a competitor is required to ride their bicycle at all times. Should a competitor's bike malfunction they can proceed with the race as long as they are doing so with their bicycle in tow.


Triathlon and fitness

Triathletes tend to be extraordinarily fit, and many amateur athletes choose triathlon specifically for its fitness benefits. Because all three events are endurance sports, nearly all of triathlon training is cardiovascular exercise. In addition, since triathletes must train for three different disciplines, they tend to have more balanced whole-body muscular development than pure cyclists or runners, whose training emphasizes only a subset of their musculature.


Specialization of swimming, cycling and running in triathlon

Each element of the triathlon is a little different from those sports if encountered alone. While amateur triathletes who also compete in individual s

How do i lose weight?

Dan

Ok i got an interesting scenario i need to drop 80 pounds as soon as possible. I am talking extremely soon 4-5 maybe 8 months tops. I need meal plans and exercise plans. I am a member of a gym so the exercise can include gym machines. i am 280 pounds now and i need to be 200 soon. P.S. i am willing to do it riskily to a certain extent but a far extent. Btw i am a man if that made a difference.

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1 Dietary Balance and reading labels: watch what you eat, and expend more energy than you consume. Itâs really that simple. This involves some calculation. Eat less and eat at least five meals a day. Your actual caloric requirement can differ depending on your height, weight, activity level and your body's metabolic rate.

2 Identify your exercise. No exercise was created equal. You might like running, so run. You might like jogging, so jog. You might like stationary bikes, so bike stationary. Find the one that works best for you. Donât pick a routine that you donât like and wonât stick with it for long.

3 Try yoga. Yoga is one of the best ways of losing weight. Of course I canât go into a full lecture about yoga over here but I can tell you that I have never seen people with better-toned bodies than those who practice yoga. One of the benefits of yoga is that you learn to control virtually every muscle and joint of your body so that the issue of weight gain will cease to exist.

4 Photos and Joining online support group : Take before and after photos. Thereâs no easier way to illustrate your progress. Itâs essential that you not feel alone, and reaching out to friends helps as they know things that you couldnât possibly know, and theyâve probably been âin your shoesâ at some point in the past (or present). Share stories, laughter, tears, successes, and failures. There are thousands of communities out there, so keep looking until you find one that fits you.

5 Water you waiting for If youâre not drinking enough water, your body will let you know. Thirst is an amazing sensation â quench it. If youâre not hydrated, your body wonât be working at peak levels. If youâre worried about âwater weight,â remember that youâre likely to retain more water when youâre not giving your body enough of it in the first place. Iâm not going to dictate how many glasses you should drink, though â as thatâs going to vary from person to person.

6 Zone out. Thereâs a reason why people exercise to their favorite music â listening to external stimulus takes your mind off of the physical activity making âexercise timeâ fly or situate yourself in front of TV or video games involving exercises.

7 Dance Out Do Salsa,tango, swing ,hip-hop dancing etc. Anyone can do it,keep in mind you are dancing to increase your physical activity, so there is no pressure on how well you perform dance. Who knows you might even learn a cool dance move or two

8 Sleep it off. To be an efficient fat-burning machine, If you think that youâre doing yourself a favor by sleeping less, youâre mistaken. Give your body time to rest itself, both mentally and physically. Sleep is very, very important.

9 Keep a food diary. All you have to do is jot down what, when, and how much you eat in a notebook, or you can do it online at a Web site . A food diary gives a clear picture of your current eating habits so you can identify the changes you need to make to lose weight.


10 Be motivated.You need to believe in yourself!. Learn to evaluate your efforts fairly and objectively. When you have thought of giving up, visualize how good you will look when you manage to slim down successfully.

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What kind of belt to wear with jeans and tennis shoes?

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Todd

I have always worn NO belt with my jeans and (white) tennis shoes, but my wife says it looks terrible. But, if I were to wear a belt (brown or black), I think they won't look good with my tenny's. I don't want to match the shoes (I mean, WHITE belt... how 1974!!!). What should I do... buy brown tennis shoes? Then what socks do I wear... athletic socks (white again)?
HELP!! and thanks in advance!

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Find a skinny belt about 1 inch in width so it's not noticable.

-tl<3

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Why do people throw tennis shoes on the telephone wires?

lewis

The other day I was driving with my daughter and she noticed that in our neighborhood people were throwing tennis shoes on the telephone wires. Why do they do that? Can someone help me explain that to her?

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it's for memories and like ownership
like a location where u can do such n such
n sum people just do t cuz they thnk it's "cool"

They're a bookmark for the fascinating saga known as "street life" - one that has no ending, a lot of drama, and an endless number of characters that come and go. I have heard lots of rumors as to why shoes have been thrown around telephone lines. Some say it denotes that a murder happened in that particular location. I've also heard that it marks the spot where you can buy drugs or turn a trick. It means all of these things and none of these things. It's the only way that people on the streets (whether they live there or just do business there) can tell others where they are or where to meet them without resorting to spray paint. It can also signify that an important event (whether it's bad or good) happened there, sort of like a reminder to the person who threw the shoes up there that something important happened, and until the shoes are taken down, that person will always know exactly WHERE it happened, too. This means it could be a place where a person scored good dope or a place where a person's friend got arrested by the cops for buying dope from an undercover.

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Does 'motion-control' in a running shoe really make a difference for someone with flat feet?

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h-nizzle

I've been searching the internet for a good pair of running shoes for someone with flat feet....I never knew what 'motion control' was before, but it's apparently a feature I should look for since I am flat-footed. But will it really make a difference, versus another shoe that doesn't have 'motion-control'?

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It a different issue. Motion control is for people who tend to over-pronate or over-supinate (your foot rolls either to the inside or outside). Flat feet, while often associated with pronation, just means you need a shoe with a better arch support, or an after-market insert or orthotic. You might want to just try picking up some of those arch supports at a sporting goods store that are made for running shoes and substitute them for the stock insole in your current shoes to see if it helps. I use them in my shoes.

What type of running shoes would you recommend for a heavy person?

Black n Bl

I pronate, and the guy at the runner store said that I need stability running shoes. I am also 6'4 220 with a low arch and big feet. What say you? Do i need stability or motion control. My current shoes are Nike Shox and they make my feet hurt very quickly.

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Try the Brooks Ghost or the Asics Gel Kayano. Both offer lots of cushion and support and are good if you over-pronate

Ghost:
http://www.finishline.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod626580&Ntt=ghost&Ntk=all&isSearch=true&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&Ns=P_SalePrice%7C1&N=0

Kayano:
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How much would a good set of Parkour or Free Running training equipment cost?

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Marcus

I've recently gotten into Free Running but practicing it is leaving me in some painful spots and leaving health issues because of my lack of skill. If I could find some cheap equipment it wold help a lot! If I could get a website or a price that would be great!

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If you looking to build something to vault over I would suggest looking at http://sturdymade.com/.

But in truth parkour doesn't require any equipment (that ironically includes shoes). If you are going to get shoes don't go for high prices athletic shoes. Focus on shoes that have a solid single piece sole. (http://www.knowobstacles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/traction.png) instead of bits and pieces that break off easily (http://www.playoffshoes.com/images/LeBron%20VI%20Mens%20Basketball%20Shoes%20in%20gray%20White.jpg). Also avoid anything with a high heel (http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nike-basketball-spring-2010-preview-3.jpg).

A lot of people train barefoot though. But if your going to go that way very slowly work your way up to it. Listen to your body and your fear.

I personally trained the first 5 years of parkour in a pair of crappy old vans that cost me $15 at a yardsale. I still to this day have no clue how they lasted that long. Either way I hope that helped.

how do i break in my new basketball shoes fast?

Your Welco

Just got my basketball shoes today, hyperjump 2010 and i have practice tomorrow morning.
I broke it in a little but i don't want to sped 3 hrs breaking them in.
So far i spent about 5 minutes running up and down the stairs, did 200 jumps, 50 toe raises (painfully) and sprinted for about 5 minutes. I don't want to go outside either.
meant hyperdunk...
they r painful on the toes but other then that it is comfortable.

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If the shoes are pretty much comfortable except for the toes you could break in the toes by hand. You could also wear the shoes around indoors for the rest of the day today and you'll probably be fine. If you're really worried about it just wear an extra pair of socks the first time you play in them and you'll be alright.

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Can anyone review Women s brooks adrenaline gt-10?

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Dreamrunne

PLEASE READ BEFORE ANSWERING
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I'm an over -pronater with collapsed arches but I started wearing inserts to help my arches about a year ago? So now with the inserts I have high,but collapsed arches if that makes any sense. I had calf problems with the Mizuno Wave Inspire 5, but they were fixed with the Wave Nirvana 4 + the inserts. MY knees and hips hurt before I bought the brooks adrenaline gt-10 (recommended to me by the running store guy,yes a specialist),and I was wondering if they would help or harm me..? If I put the inserts in,would it be too much motion control? Female , High school freshman.
-I am a long distance runner,I think my average millage is about 20-30 miles per week?I race 800,mile,2 mile.

-Just went for a half an hour run in them,and my Achilles felt decent while my knees and hips hurt. This could just be me though,because everything has started hurting before I got these shoes.

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I've worn the Adrenalines for years and loved them untill the 9s came out. (I tried the 10s their not as good as the 7s and 8s but much beter then the 9s) Several of my freinds said they like the 10s. I'm willing to say the adrenaline 10s woun't hurt you, though there may be better suport shoes out there.

As for the inserts I would go ahead and put them in, the adrenalines are a moderate suport shoe so the extra suport woun't hurt. Are they custom made orthotics? If so what material?

Your knee and hip pain though may not have anything to do with your shoe or inserts. It could be anything from a tight hamstring or hipflexer to the surfaces you run on. I would recomend Tring to stay on grass and dirt as much as possible and on even sufaces. If your hip pain is only on one side try running on the oppisite side of the road, many roads have slight crowns and always pounding on one side can cause pain particularly if you have any weak mustle groups or if one leg is slightly shorter then the other. (This is actually very comon and usually caused by tightness in the tendons I know it caused me a lot of hip pain). I would also talk to your coach or trainer about core exersizes, and stretches for your hamstrings, quads, calfs and hip flexers, these can help treat and prevent wear and tear type injuries that cause pain. I do mine a couple of hours after I run and spend about 1/2 an hour a day.

One other thing don't pay $99 for those shoes, if you want to buy them online try www.runningwarehouse.com they have excellent prices, free 2 day shipping and easy and free return shipping. You can get espesially good prices if you wait and watch for sales.

Help on running shoes?

Q. I'm trying to find an upgrade for my running shoes, but I have no idea what I'm looking for. I've narrowed my search down to these ones:

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http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:136562/sku:100531/saucony-progrid-guide-3-womens/?cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH

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The last two are my favorite, because they have a lower ankle, but I don't know if the high ankle is good for running, it seems like it would constrict a lot of movement. I have size 11 shoes right now, but I measure out around 11.5 or 12. Other than that can I get tips on which would be the best, or what I need to look for in general, thanks!

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My personal opinion out of those would be the pair of Asics. i've had some Asics and I ran them to the ground! I'm no pro at running, just a junior in high school (male) cc/track runner but I easily run 500+ miles per sport season and Asics have done me very well. One thing to take into account is the number of the model. The Asics Gel Cumulus 12 means that there have been 12 generations of the shoe and 13 for the Mizuno pair. I've read from reviews in Runners World Magazine that the Gel Cumulus have an amazing reputation for having an awesome amount of cushioning so my guess would be those would probably last you the longest. One thing to take into account is a lot of Mizuno shoes (at least ones that I've tried on) tend to be semi-narrow and a lot of them are for people with high arches. The Asics pair are probably going to be for more "normal" (regular arched, mild over/under pronaters). So in reality it depends on your body type/ foot type. If your looking for shoes within that price range take a look at the 2150s (or 2160s whatever theyre on now :P) if you haven't yet. I had 2140's and they lasted me a whole track season and almost half of a CC season and were still comfortable. Anyway, I hope I was of some assistance :). I'm also looking for new running shoes as I type this so I wish you the best of luck!!
Peter,

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Is treadmilling considered a cardio exercise? Do you have to wear running shoes on a treadmill?

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Big A

1) Is treadmilling considered a cardio exercise, good for weight-loss from head to toe? Or does is just build leg muscle

2) Do you have to wear running shoes on a treadmill? Or are running with bare feet/shoes better for your posture?

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I've rarely used a treadmill, preferring to go outside when I have to exercise, but I'd think that walking or running on a treadmill will help your general condition, just like walking or running outdoors would.

And it's much better for your feet to exercise barefoot! 'Support' is deceptive and can even be the CAUSE of injuries. Because you lack feedback from the ground you may keep going past your limit, causing stress injuries, and because the sole increases the lever angle you're increasing the risk of ankle injury.

From Steven E. Robbins and Adel M. Hanna. "Running-related injury prevention through barefoot adaptations," Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 19(2), 1987, pp. 148-156.

A number of reports indicate an extremely low running-related injury frequency in barefoot populations in contrast to reports about shod populations.
[...]
To explain this paradox, the authors hypothesized that there exist adaptations associated with barefoot activity that provide impact absorption and protection against running-related injuries. An adaptation involving foot arch deflection on loading is hypothesized to be an important adaptation providing impact absorption. In contrast, it is hypothesized that the known rigidity of the shod foot may explain the reported high injury frequency in North American runners.
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The modern running shoe and footwear in general have successfully diminished sensory feedback without diminishing the injury inducing impact, a dangerous situation.

And Steven E. Robbins and Gerard J. Gouw. "Athletic Footwear and Chronic Overloading," Sports Medicine, 9(2), 1990, pp. 76-85.

Some authors have concluded that chronic overloading with locomotion is inevitable in modern man because of inherent lower extremity fragility. Accordingly, footwear, such as running shoes, which attempt to attenuate shock waves through interposition of yielding layers between the plantar surface and ground, are presumed essential for safe running, and are also promoted for use during walking. However, this supposition seems inconsistent with reports indicating that habitually unshod humans are not subject to chronic overloading during running. By taking this into account, the lower extremity must be inherently durable, and chronic overloading must be a consequence of wearing footwear, and probably due to increased shock with their use.
[...]
The lower extremity is inherently durable, and, when unencumbered by footwear, it can endure running without signs of chronic overloading, because a vigilant system restrains shock. The use of modern athletic footwear, in addition to being inferior to older footwear in moderating shock during running, renders the lower extremity susceptible to injury because of design flaws introduced by the preoccupation with optimization of plantar comfort.
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The obvious solution to the problem of chronic overloading in shod runners is to promote barefoot running.

And Steven E. Robbins, Adel M. Hanna, and Gerard J. Gouw. "Overload protection: avoidance response to heavy plantar surface loading," Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 20(1), 1988, pp. 85-92.

...the paradoxical low incidence of similar injuries reported in barefoot populations implies that modern footwear may produce injuries that normally would not be present without their use.

Also a survey among barefoot rikshaw coolies, who run barefoot on pavement all day long, showed none of these stress injuries, after the first period of adjustment:
"One hundred and eighteen of those interviewed were rickshaw coolies. Because these men spend very long hours each day on cobblestone or other hard roads pulling their passengers at a run it was of particular interest to survey them. If anything, their feet were more perfect than the others. All of them, however, gave a history of much pain and swelling of the foot and ankle during the first few days of work as a rickshaw puller. But after either a rest of two days or a week's more work on their feet, the pain and swelling passed away and never returned again. There is no occupation more strenuous for the feet than trotting a rickshaw on hard pavement for many hours each day yet these men do it without pain or pathology."

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Which running shoe would you recommend to me?

fior.di.pe

Hello everyone, I'm an amateur runner and I'm looking for a good model of running shoe.
Just consider that I am 5,6 ft tall and 66 kg of weight.
I was looking to the new Nike Air Pegasus 25, but a friend told me that this model is for heavy runners, while I'm quite light. It also recommended me to look at some Asics models.
Definitely: which running model would you recommend to a runner with my height and weight? Thank you.
Consider I'm not an evident pronater, my running style is quite normal.

Answer
Asics Gel-1140 or the Asics Kayano 15 if you can afford the more expensive shoes. Runnersworld.com is a great website for runners and has a "shoefinder" tool that might help you. It also has a training log feature that I find very useful in tracking my training.

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Where find 4e wide barefoot running shoes?

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Urtho Walt

my trainer recommended that I get a pair of barefoot running shoes but I have looked everywhere and cant find any that fit because 8 am a size 12 double extra wide. anyone know where I can get some?

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If you have feet that wide you should not even consider looking for shoes.

Run barefoot. It is much better for you and you will get better time with no pain.

I am sure this is no revelation to you - you must have been a barefooter to have gained beautifully wide feet in the first place.

Whats the best running shoe out of these ?

Vu

or from Personal experience. and people who have tried and tested these..

comments: Hi i am looking for particular models of shoes in 4E (wider front
foot ?)
i've got particularly strange feet, small but large like a duck.
measures heel to toe 25 cm and front foot width is close to 11 cm, making it
hard to find the right fit, low to Normal Arch, straight heal or slightly over
pronating. i run 4-5 kms a day... current dunlops US size 7.5 length (26-27 cm outersole still abit long)
but width i fit into size US 8-9 (10-12 cm width )
making it imposible to find right width shoes..

what sort of shoes do u recommend ? i've done some research and come up with
some of the following .. MEN size shoes
Asics Gel kayano (13)
Asics Gel nimbus 2007tried these on very comfy
Brooks Trance 7
Brooks Adrenalin GTS7
Brooks Beast
Mizuno Wave nirvana and range

or suggestion of brand ?

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The Kayano is a good shoe but the toe box is not as wide as some other models. The Beast is a good shoe with lots of room in the toe box. In Mizuno, I like and have worn the Wave Creation with much success. I would also recommend New Balance. NB has the widest toe box I've worn and comes up to 5E.

Good Luck!

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Boot camp. Need special shoes! Recruiter doesnt know!?

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Chris

Hello i leave for boot camp in 2 weeks and i have a medical question I dont want to ask my recruiter. I sorta found out on my own i have Peroneal Tendonitis. A pain in the outer middle right foot. I discovered this by running for 3 days. Ive always had this problem which is why i dont run too often. I found some shoe inserts that can curve this problem. My question is .. will the medical staff at boot camp provide me with inserts so i can avoid this agonizing pain or will i be Medically Discharged like so many ppl are these days. WHAT should i do ???
Additional details: based on the replies im getting the one that im most curious about is can I or can I not bring some sort of shoe insert? That would solve all problems.

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You should be honest. You ahve an existing medical condition that you either did not know about or chose to fail to disclose. Either way, when it is discovered, and it will be do not think you will get away with it, you will be discharged. At which point they can make you pay for your flights to and from boot camp, any medical costs you incurred and they can possibly prosecute you with a fraudulent enlistment.

So... what do you think you should do????? I would man up and tell the truth. Any pain you are in and slowing down the training, you are going to rain that much pain on your fellow shippers. They will not appreciate that. You can bring inserts, sure. You can bring your IPOD, too... doesn't mean they will allow you to keep it with your gear while in boot camp.

achilles tendonitis misdiagnosis?

Lauren

I first got diagnosed with peroneal tendonitis, my PT made me insoles with a raised heel. I stopped running and then started having pain in my achilles area. I thought it was achilles tendonitis so I started wearing extra heel lifts. The pain has only gotten worse. I am starting to think it is not achilles tendonitis because a lot of the symptoms do not match. It is never stiff in the mourning and almost every article I read about it says it will be stiff in the mourning. Do you think it developed as a result of the raised heel??

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Hello,

First of all I am sorry that you still have this pain, it must be frustrating.

Yes, it is possible that you were misdiagnosed, nobody is perfect. It could be a different condition but you did not provide any background.

Please answer these questions to help diagnose you better.

1) Which part of the heel hurts the most (back/bottom)?
2) Do you have high or low arches?
3) What kind of shoes you usually wear?
4) Do you see any bruising or swelling?
5) Is it more painful first thing in the morning?
6) Is it painful to the touch?
7) Are you active in sports?
8) What kind of shoes you usually wear?
9) What caused the initial injury?

Here are a few things you can do right now:

1) Ice your heel at least 4 times a day, either by applying ice directly or by rolling a frozen bottle under your heel and arch when you sit down.

2) Wrap it up with an ace bandage.

3) Elevate your foot and rest as much as you can.

Again, if you can answer my questions I would be happy to assist you further.
You can write to me directly if you prefer, my email is in my Yahoo profile or itaiw@yahoo.com

Feel Better!

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What kind of running shoes should I get?

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Well, my New Years resolution was to start working out (isn't it everybody's? :p) and I was wondering what kind of Nike running shoes should I get. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not getting Nike just because of the brand, I'm getting them because I've had the best shoe quality and performance from them. I'm a girl btw, looking for very light nikes, I'm also going to be doing chin ups/pull ups inbetween my running schedule, so if that makes any difference. And another thing, where can I get WOMEN'S sweatpants and shorts (like basketball shorts, I live in Dallas tx area) with pockets? I need somewhere to keep my phone while I'm working out, and I don't have enough to buy a arm case for my iPhone (I'm 14, so I really don't have money, but if I tell my mom I'm planning to work out, she'll gladly buy me the shorts and such, and I'll just ask for shoes for my b-day)
Also (sorry for all the extra "also" things...) The shoes need to be able to bear a full summer of marching band, band camp, and working out and even walking in the mall.
Links to shoes would be awesome! Thanks in advance

Answer
Nike Frees all the way. I'm in track and sometimes do cross country (depends if I want to do it that school year lol). I have 2 pairs, a Nike Free 3.0 and Nike Free 4.0 they just feel like you can do anything with them. The 4.0 feels more flexible and light, I love it. I wish they still had the Nike Free 2.0 in Finish Line though, the first Nike Frees were wider... so if you have really wide feet, the 3.0 and 4.0 will be narrow for you. I have wide feet, so it took time for me to adjust to the Frees I have.. it's fine now though.

I am looking for a good walking shoe i am a larger woman I tend to have ache's in my arch by the end of day?

Beckz

I do have a wide foot from research I found a good reccommended running shoe books addiction 8 is highly rated by it's hard to find a good shoe! Any suggestions?

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I swear by New Balance - these are the only shoes I will wear - I have had problems with my feet and the podiatrist recommended these to me - I started with 608's but they don't make them any more - I went to be fitted at a new balance store - I'm currently 843's and my feet don't hurt anymore.

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What features should I look for in good running shoes?

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numbersnum

I'm planning on running a marathon next year, and wondering what features I should be looking for in a pair of running shoes to best suit the role, e.g. flexibility, materials?

I want my feet to be comfortable, even while running on hard surfaces like tarmac and concrete.

Price isn't really a concern - I'd be willing to pay upwards of 100 euro, or 140 dollars for a decent pair of shoes.

Answer
go to a good running shoe store. Try on different shoes until you find a pair that fits your foot.
All major brands make good shoes. Be sure you get a shoe that is made for your size and weight, has enough cushion and support.
You should get about 500 miles out of a new pair, but it is best to own a couple of pair so you do not wear the same shoes all of the time.
Get at least 2 pair and swap out every few days.
You will need a different pair for the race, which will be a lighter shoe.

What are good running shoes for woodsy terrain?

doodler

Im going to start running again but i've always run in my neighborhood on concrete or through my halls for indoor track. I found a new place recently that im going to run in, but its a woodsy little area so i dont know if general running shoes would work well on that type of terrain?

any suggestions for good shoes for that kind of area? Preferably Nikes?

Answer
Nike would be the best bet while running through woodsy terrain.

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Looking for a good brand of track spikes and long distance tennis shoes.?

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Elisabeth

I am a 15 year old female long distance runner in both cross country and track. In track, I run the 800, 1600, and 3600m races. In cross country, I run the 3 mile. Because cross country races tend to have different landscapes (cement, rocks, dirt, and grass), I like to have tennis shoes. In track, I wear spikes. I'm looking for a brand of LIGHTWEIGHT good tennis shoes and LIGHTWEIGHT good track spikes. I don't have any specific feet problems, like a high arch or flat feet. I just want the shoes to be as lightweight as possible and a decent brand.
Thank you!

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For cross country their are certain spikes that are specifically for cross country. Saucony is a good brand for those and all cross country spikes are lightweight. But if you want tennis shoes go with the Adidas shoe that is really light. Just ask the person in the shoe store about the really light Adidas'. For track I would go with the Nike woman's zoom rival 6 MD's. a few of my teammates have the same shoe but for guys and they love them.

Which shoes are best for tennis and running combined?

Alia :)

I want to be able to use the same sneaker for running and tennis. I run for leisure, usually 2-3 miles on the treadmill or outside. Thanks.

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You could try the Nike Women's Shox Turmoil+. They are tennis shoes but have enough comfort and stability for running. :)

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Whats a good pair of mens running shoes that look good with jeans, are stylish and are comfortable?

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ed f

I need a nice pair of running shoes just to walk around in for some extra comfort when i go to the city. I also want them to look good with jeans (I.E. no outrageous colors). Any suggestions??

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I would recommend that you check out zappos.com, they have a huge selection and the beauty of it is that if you don't like the shoes/clothes(whatever you buy) or they don't fit, you can return them for free..the shipping is super fast as well. I really can't say enough good things about them.

I would also like to add in that normally "real" running shoes..don't normally look good with jeans..nikes, or pumas which I dont consider to be running shoes might be a better bet.

Good luck!

What Model/Brand of running shoes are cheap and good?

Ala

Hey guys,
What brands and models of running shoes are good and cheap(I know that if I want good stuff, I have to pay but I am looking for those that is not very expensive and worth the money). I need it for running, gyming, training etc. Can you guys help me? Haha thank you!:D

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You didn't say if you're male or female, so it's a little hard to recommend an exact model. I personally am a runner and prefer New Balance. I use to buy Nike and a few other brands but once I tried New Balance it's all I buy. They are made in the USA and are budget friendly. I pay around $60-$70 for shoes.

Zappos is a great online store with free shipping both ways!

http://www.zappos.com

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What kind of running shoes can I get for XC that are good quality, but not very expensive?

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Ke

I'm on sort of a tight budget, but I desperately need new running shoes. The ones I have now are completely craptastic. The most I'd be able to pay for running shoes would be $70. Thanks!

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i prefer asics. comfortable, good support and padding. a new pair is around 50-80 bucks for a reasonable price. if you can find any used ones in good condition they might be 20-40 bucks. they last a while too. get insurance on them if u can. i paid 5 bucks and if they get damaged in a year, i get a free pair when i return the old pair.

What are some good running shoes at a reasonable price?

Steph

My name is Stephanie and I'm 25. I recently purchased a pair of Nike Reax Run III shoes at $70 which is a reasonable price to me. They are the worst running shoes I've ever owned. They gave me shin splits and they also cause me to have knee pain which I never had before. In my opinion they are a very hard shoe with very little shock absorption. I was very disappointed to say the least. Can anyone tell me some names of good comfortable shoes with good shocks?

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Honestly, most good shoes will run you between $90-$130. It sounds expensive, but that's the reality.

Depending on your location, your best bet is a running specialty store. The staff frequently know the shoes well, as well as biomechanics and can usually recommend a good pair.

Stay away from any Nike Shox, Nike Lunar Trainer or Nike Frees. They're all colossal wastes of money.

And if $90-$130 sounds like a lot, think of it this way: $100 spent on shoes you'll enjoy and use is much better than $70 that ends up in the closet.

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Can normal running shoes be used for cross country running?

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Mandy

I have a pair of women's nike running shoes and am going to join my school's cross country team in the fall. But I'm not sure if I have to get a pare of spikes for cross country of if I can just use my nike running shoes.

Help please?

Answer
If your Nike's are really light weight then they should be good...i would recommend against spikes...even though they are lightweight and flexable, crosscounty courses are sometimes set on concrete. annnd spikes on concrete is a no no.

Looking for a good brand of track spikes and long distance tennis shoes.?

Elisabeth

I am a 15 year old female long distance runner in both cross country and track. In track, I run the 800, 1600, and 3600m races. In cross country, I run the 3 mile. Because cross country races tend to have different landscapes (cement, rocks, dirt, and grass), I like to have tennis shoes. In track, I wear spikes. I'm looking for a brand of LIGHTWEIGHT good tennis shoes and LIGHTWEIGHT good track spikes. I don't have any specific feet problems, like a high arch or flat feet. I just want the shoes to be as lightweight as possible and a decent brand.
Thank you!

Answer
For cross country their are certain spikes that are specifically for cross country. Saucony is a good brand for those and all cross country spikes are lightweight. But if you want tennis shoes go with the Adidas shoe that is really light. Just ask the person in the shoe store about the really light Adidas'. For track I would go with the Nike woman's zoom rival 6 MD's. a few of my teammates have the same shoe but for guys and they love them.

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?For Men; How do i find the best running shoe?

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veronicque

I am trying to buy my husband running shoes but he's not here to tell me if he thinks there comfortable he's in iraq so any suggestions men?

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Lot of factors to consider.
Is he going to actually run in them or is he looking for a fashion statement? His running style & his build. If you have an old pair of his running shoes try to check the bottom for how it is worn - if he used them a lot for walking also this may not show what you need to know. See if he is a heavy heel striker or runs on his toes more, check for if the wear is centered or say running from the rear outer edge to the front inner edge (this will indicate that he pronates, opposite of suppinatation). Basics- majority of shock absorption needs to go where he lands but too much can lead to instability, Different mid-sole designs especially in the transition area from the arch to the heel can help even out suppination/pronation. Heavier people need a firmer mid-sole that is not going to roll on them.
Easiest - bring a pair of his old shoes into a dedicated running/tri store, ask a salesperson to give you some ideas on what you are looking for.

I run a couple miles a day and every shoe I get seems to have the heel deteriorate at the edge, How to prevent?

Jay

Should I purchase special shoes because I run on pavement mostly in my neighborhood. I have actually purchased real running shoes as well but they are still showing same signs.

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Short answer, bad running form, do some research.

Longer answer, sounds like you are either over-pronating or supinating and a heel striker. Again, research what those mean and how to improve upon it. I am not an advocate of typical stability/motion control/etc overly padded running shoes, but if you go to an actual running store for a gait analysis, they will probably suggest that you are not wearing the proper shoe.

You might also consider looking into barefoot/minimalist running.

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