Running Shoes for a Marathon
Approximately two months ago, I participated in and
completed my first marathon. I grew up playing soccer and had
run a little track back in middle school, but had never before
completed a race longer than a 5K.
As I began to research different training programs and
decide which race to choose for my first event, I quickly
realized that there was some essential equipment I was going to
need in order to succeed. At the top of this list was clearly a
high-quality pair of running shoes. Little did I know at first,
but the selection of the right running shoes can be more
complex that one might imagine.
After having my feet measured and a running analysis
performed on my stride, I soon picked out a pair of Asics
running shoes that felt like I was running on air. These shoes
not only provided the stability I needed but were light enough
to not feel like I was running in boots. I paid the $110
required and was ready to go.
As the 16 weeks of training passed, I was grateful to have a
good pair of running shoes. The shin splints that I got at the
beginning of training soon faded and my running became much
more enjoyable. In the end, I not only finished my first
marathon, but completed it in under my goal of 4 hours.
I firmly believe that my success was due, in part, to
choosing the right pair of running shoes. I would encourage
anyone wishing to start a running program to spend the time and
money to find a high-quality pair of running shoes. Your
running success may just depend on it.
Following completion of his first marathon, David Dunlap
founded The Running Woman! as a resource to help other runners
find the perfect running shoe. For more information on running
shoes, visit http://therunningwoman.com
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