http://www.344pounds.com/2009/07/shopping-for-running-shoes-again/ I lost nearly 150 pounds by counting calories. I once weighed 344.2 pounds, now around 200. My story has been told on CNN, CBS, and Newsweek and will soon be in a book. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:25:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.344pounds.com/2009/07/shopping-for-running-shoes-again/#comment-2985 Casey Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:06:00 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3454#comment-2985 I really like http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com Any shoe that has a model number over 700 should work fine. I really like http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com Any shoe that has a model number over 700 should work fine.

]]> http://www.344pounds.com/2009/07/shopping-for-running-shoes-again/#comment-2863 Leah Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:34:36 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3454#comment-2863 Lots of places have local running clubs. They do races and socialize together. I remember you saying you were signing up for a race - ask around and see if there's one in your neighborhood. Lots of places have local running clubs. They do races and socialize together. I remember you saying you were signing up for a race – ask around and see if there’s one in your neighborhood.

]]> http://www.344pounds.com/2009/07/shopping-for-running-shoes-again/#comment-2835 kate Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:57:41 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3454#comment-2835 Haha very good! You're supposed to get new running shoes every 6 months or 500 miles depending what comes first. Their soles die (that was fun to say) and the tread goes bald. I only use Nike for running but I have high arches that are narrow but a really wide ball so most other running shoes don't cinch up properly. Also there are these freaking aweom Dr Schols pads that are great for running. They're only a half sole and go in the heel part. Perfect padding. Haha very good! You’re supposed to get new running shoes every 6 months or 500 miles depending what comes first. Their soles die (that was fun to say) and the tread goes bald. I only use Nike for running but I have high arches that are narrow but a really wide ball so most other running shoes don’t cinch up properly. Also there are these freaking aweom Dr Schols pads that are great for running. They’re only a half sole and go in the heel part. Perfect padding.

]]> http://www.344pounds.com/2009/07/shopping-for-running-shoes-again/#comment-2825 Nick R Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:57:11 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3454#comment-2825 I LOVE Nike Free style shoes, but here's a caveat. You can't run much more than 3 miles in them. I've tried. I also tried running barefoot some (maybe I'd have more success if I got a pair of Vibrams Five Fingers), but for me, I'd hit a wall at 2-3 miles running barefoot. It would just start to hurt to much. Now, I just like Nike Free for everyday wear. I LOVE Nike Free style shoes, but here’s a caveat. You can’t run much more than 3 miles in them. I’ve tried. I also tried running barefoot some (maybe I’d have more success if I got a pair of Vibrams Five Fingers), but for me, I’d hit a wall at 2-3 miles running barefoot. It would just start to hurt to much. Now, I just like Nike Free for everyday wear.

]]> http://www.344pounds.com/2009/07/shopping-for-running-shoes-again/#comment-2820 texstorm Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:29:43 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3454#comment-2820 I'll weigh in (har dee har) in favor of the Nike Frees. I was having shin splint problems, heel problems and my knees started to be sore after running in a pair of high end Adidas running shoes that were selected for me at a store that specializes in fitting runners through a pretty elaborate process. I was ready to give up when a friend suggested I try the Nike Free. I'm running without any pain now, 3 times a week, 3 miles per run. The only thing about them is that you need to walk in them for about a week to get your feet used to them before you run. And the sizes run small, so if you're a size 12 you'll need a size 13. I’ll weigh in (har dee har) in favor of the Nike Frees. I was having shin splint problems, heel problems and my knees started to be sore after running in a pair of high end Adidas running shoes that were selected for me at a store that specializes in fitting runners through a pretty elaborate process. I was ready to give up when a friend suggested I try the Nike Free. I’m running without any pain now, 3 times a week, 3 miles per run. The only thing about them is that you need to walk in them for about a week to get your feet used to them before you run. And the sizes run small, so if you’re a size 12 you’ll need a size 13.

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