Exercise is good

[legalmoose]

Running is good. Running is relaxing.

*contented sigh*

Comments

[rickycavazos.livejournal.com]

Running is good? Lucky you! I can't run anymore because it's way too hard on my feet. The last time I went running, my feet were sore for days! But that used to not happen to me before, so I don't know why it happens now.

Re:

[legalmoose]

Try better socks/shoes? When was the last time you bought running shoes? They wear out pretty quickly.

[rickycavazos.livejournal.com]

It's been a long time since I've bought running shoes. A good 3 1/2 years.

What kinda socks do you suggest? And you said the shoes wear out quickly, is that weeks? months?

[legalmoose]

Months, typically on the shoes - depends on how often you run. I replace mine once a year, but it should likely be more like two to three times a year given how much I run. It gets to be an expensive hobby. :-) (though not as bad as cycling, as I'm finding out!)

As for socks, I like a brand whose name totally escapes me at the moment - sorry! Go to a good running store (NOT something like Foot Locker) and ask for stuff with some padding in it and/or ones with reinforced toes and heels. The ones I like start with a "T" and have dark blue reinforced toes and heels.

The other thing to consider is having the folks at the running store help you pick out good shoes. They make cushioned ones, and if the store is worth its salt they'll make you try several pair, watch you run in them, and help you pick out really, really comfortable ones. Good luck!