Running Shoes
Where should I go to find the right running shoes?
You need to know that you have shoes that will support you and give you the most support for those 49,000 steps that you take in the race and the many thousand steps you take in training. You are going to want a pair of shoes that is conditioned upon your height and weight, and reputable running shoe shops will give you that proper gear to afford you that opportunity.
Should I do research on what shoe is best for me?
Yes, that will help, and you can go to the website and you can look at all the major brands. They have all the shoes, and tell you how they are made and what support system, but usually if you go to a reputable running shoe shop and someone that is knowledgeable about shoes, they'll tell you the different models that are best for you. Here again, you don't want to go to a running shoe shop where the manager says, "Hey this is the best shoe for you because it's overstocked in the back room", and that happens a lot. So, here again, find out from people you know, where they've gone for the best results with shoes, and take their advice.
How much should I expect to pay for a good pair of running shoes?
The cost of a good pair of running shoes, and you have to have a good pair of running shoes, to get a sale for $29 someplace at a big outlet, is not the shoe for you. So usually a good pair of running shoes, that's needed for proper training for a marathon, are going to run between $75 and $130.
What is the most important thing to look for in a running shoe?
I think the most important thing to look for in a marathon running shoe is a shoe that adds you maximum support when your foot strikes the pavement. A shoe that has good foot control if you happen to supinate or pronate a little bit. But a shoe that will supportive of whatever your body weight and height might be, and that varies. But a motion controlled shoe, a shoe that absorbs that energy that slams up through you body, that cushions that shot, is usually the best shoe.
