Comments on In the Trenches of Mommyhood....: A Beginner's Guide to Running - Footwear

Hello my name is Kim Wackman and I am from Colorad...

2011-09-30T12:38:38.280-04:00

Hello my name is Kim Wackman and I am from Colorado. My daughter has a rare growth disorder called IGFD, Insulin-like Growth Factor Deficiency also called IGFD or IGF-1, is a relatively new discovery as a growth disorder. I ran the NY marathon in 2010 to raise money for The MAGIC(Major Aspects of Growth in Children) Foundation which is a national non-profit organization created to provide support

September 30th is International Children's Gro...

2011-09-30T12:37:51.590-04:00

September 30th is International Children's Growth Day!

I buy from a specialty running store. Here is why:...

2011-09-30T09:34:14.643-04:00

I buy from a specialty running store. Here is why: I had a pair of Brooks that I loved and got at Marathon Sports. I forgot to wear them when I went to The Running Company and couldn't even remember the brand. The guy there had me run, talked about my gait and pulled out some shoes for me to try. (I go up a FULL size in running shoes). After trying on 10 pairs, I ended up buying a pair. He

I have a pair of Saucony that I love. Though my kn...

2011-09-29T17:56:55.014-04:00

I have a pair of Saucony that I love. Though my knee is jacked right now - not sure if I need new shoes, a new way to walk/run, a new kneecap, or a new way to sleep. Is it possible to jack your knee sleeping funny?!

It is important to support local businesses that c...

2011-09-29T10:56:02.650-04:00

It is important to support local businesses that care enough to invest and educate their staff or they may not be there in the future. Run Happy!

Okay so I totally never heard about the buy a size...

2011-09-28T23:08:55.303-04:00

Okay so I totally never heard about the buy a size up thing. Totally makes sense and I bet my feet would feel so much better. And now I kind of feel like an idiot because apparently most everyone else knew about this.

It all depends on the structure of your feet and y...

2011-09-28T08:34:58.369-04:00

It all depends on the structure of your feet and your running style (how your foot hits the ground). My daughter wears Nikes but my son cannot (wide toe box!). My husband runs in Adidas but I've found Brooks are best for me.

Ascis all the way. Ascis are the only ones my chir...

2011-09-28T01:13:16.364-04:00

Ascis all the way. Ascis are the only ones my chiro and coach will let me wear. You should check out a website you guys have over there for shoes, east bay runners I think. Good prices.

Saucony shoes are exactly what I bought when I beg...

2011-09-27T20:00:36.052-04:00

Saucony shoes are exactly what I bought when I began this runathon! Love the arches! And mine? Ross for $24! ROCKS!

I've always had problems with Nike, too! I am ...

2011-09-27T14:55:09.895-04:00

I've always had problems with Nike, too! I am an Asics girl now for the past 10 years. I rarely have any knee, ankle, hip issues since I switched. (And yes - I got a running consultation for my style, too...)

I usually buy a half size bigger in my running sho...

2011-09-27T13:17:33.628-04:00

I usually buy a half size bigger in my running shoe, but I've much preferred my Nikes to the other brands I've worn. I've wanted to go to a specialty running store, but the cost makes me nervous, and I'm too chicken to leave without buying!

I usually buy a half size bigger in my running sho...

2011-09-27T13:17:33.395-04:00

My running sneakers are made by Nike. I've on...

2011-09-27T12:26:22.815-04:00

My running sneakers are made by Nike. I've only every run in Nike and never had any issues. They certainly are not fancy Nike runners, just run of the mill runners, but, still, no issues.

And, yes, I knew the piece about needing a 1/2 size bigger. Last year when I bought new runners, I was the crazy girl jogging/running up and down the isle at the local discount shoe store.

i wear brooks and i have orthodics, it is super im...

2011-09-27T12:03:12.779-04:00

i wear brooks and i have orthodics, it is super important to make sure if you are running you have the right shoe, you can get seriously injured. i would highly recommend always getting your gait analyzed if possible

Dude, I just keep getting bumps from the universe ...

2011-09-27T11:09:06.203-04:00

Dude, I just keep getting bumps from the universe to run. I like adidas and new balance. And lower case letters apparently.

My dad always tells me I need to size up in runnin...

2011-09-27T10:33:31.308-04:00

My dad always tells me I need to size up in running shoes but I told him to shove it. Now that you've confirmed it (and I know he didn't pay the saleslady at your store to size you up)... I might need a bigger pair. Oops!

A great running shop is always willing to share an...

2011-09-27T10:19:33.399-04:00

A great running shop is always willing to share and educate their customer. In the future, I'd ask you to consider making a purchase from them. If I read correctly, they spent significant time and energy helping you to find the right shoes for your body. It is important to support local businesses that care enough to invest and educate their staff or they may not be there in the future.

Funky! I always knew running sneakers tend to run...

2011-09-27T09:45:59.385-04:00

Funky! I always knew running sneakers tend to run small but I had no idea you were actually supposed to wear them a half size bigger as well! Where did you go to get evaluated and personally fitted for your running style?