Thinking about doing a running program

[Doc73]

About a month ago I was talking to a buddy of mine from work, and he suggested I take up running. Well, more specifically he suggested I train with him to run a half marathon later this year, and that I should join a running clinic.

I decided to take him up on the offer, and after going to the doctor to check my heart rate and blood pressure, (and to look at a potential problem with a knee I injured last year), I received a clean bill of health. Here are my questions, what should I expect to pay for a pair of running shoes and socks, since those seem to be the most important things to get? Also, what is the best way to prevent, or deal with runner's stitch, because I know for a fact I will have to deal with it sooner or later?

 

[Throttle]

the runners I know are willing to pay $60-90 for a good pair of running shoes.

my only advice is to start slow, and you should be fine.

 

[Teflon_Mcgee]

Shoes? it depends. I've never been a big believer in real good shoes.

I usually spend about $50 and keep them till they fall apart.

Experts say get the best shoes you can afford, prefferably have them selected by someone with alot of knowledge (go to a running store), and change them every 3 months or 200 miles.

I have bad feet (fleet feet that severely pronate) and am a heavy runner (230+ lbs). I think once your feet get used to good shoes it creates a weakness and dependance on them. I prefer to break my foot into the shoe and thus constantly change what my foot is used too. But your mileage may vary.

Runners stitch? Just run alot. By the time you have a year of training you will never suffer such ailments (stitches, shin splints, etc.)

In the mean time, stretch your core area real good and practice on proper breathing.

 

[swifTy]

i run most days. bought a good pair of shoes just last month after running in whatever i had lying around. dunno if it makes much difference but they do feel nice. like pillows. find out if you underpronate, overpronate, or your neutral and get a shoe in that range. try them all on. see what feels best on your foot. i felt sorry for the guy when i went in there coz i tried em all on, haa haa.

running, like everything, you get good at as you go. your body adapts. have fun.