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Do I need new Running Shoes?

  • 22-08-2011 3:22pm
    #1
    John G
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭


    I've come from the couch and run the Limerick half and Cork full Marathons. I will be running the Dublin marathon in late October so just getting back into full training for it.

    All my running to date (< 500 miles) was in an old pair of running shoes I had lying around (Nike Air Monarchs). I did have some Knee soreness while training, it was sored by a quick visit to the physio, a massage and some shoe inserts.

    My question is, should I bother getting new runners? I'm just back from 9k in my current ones and they feel fine, as do I. I am tempted to stick with the existing runners but don't want to be a fool. Appreciate any advice.


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  • #2
    Clearlier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,454 ✭✭✭Clearlier


    It's a good idea to have a second pair that you alternate between them and your current ones. This means that when current ones come to the end of their life you already have a pair you can wear instead of having to break in some new ones.


  • #3
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    I'd say yes, that's a lot of wear on one pair of shoes. You say they feel fine, but what are you comparing them to?


  • #4
    John G
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭John G


    When I say they feel fine I mean that they are very comfortable and I have no issues with them at all. I like the logic of breaking in a back up pair.


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