tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post1623330261175433811..comments2024-01-11T00:19:34.152-05:00Comments on HomeSpun-Threads: Running for Beginners (Tips from a real beginner)Aimee Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235967041233761733noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-38528780533263507252015-10-19T10:39:20.689-04:002015-10-19T10:39:20.689-04:00So the key to getting fitted and why they ask you ...So the key to getting fitted and why they ask you to walk back and forth in front of them is that some people have a neutral foot motion (normal), some have a pronated foot motion (internally rotating/flat arch) and others a supinated foot motion (externally rotating/high arch). There are different running shoes for each of these 3 types of people. Getting the right type of shoe for you can greatly increase your chances of not getting injured by running in the wrong type of shoes for your foot type.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384010593700112263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-44225942904779553842012-09-04T18:23:28.590-04:002012-09-04T18:23:28.590-04:00Good shoes are a must! I was wearing my "walm...Good shoes are a must! I was wearing my "walmart special's" that were nearly 2 years old and starting having a lot of pain in my shins. So glad I listened to my cousin and her husband ( a podiatrist) who told me to invest in some good ones. I haven't had a single problem with my shins since! My knee however.... but I blame that on volleyball! :-)Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-85334552891527639912012-08-30T12:50:20.777-04:002012-08-30T12:50:20.777-04:00Love, love LOVE these tips for beginners. I did m...Love, love LOVE these tips for beginners. I did my own couch to 5K training a few years back & know that this info would have been helpful. Glad you are sharing with others. It's great to inspire!!!Jeannette Piercehttp://www.facebook.com/jeannette.piercenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-53015931348484830302012-08-26T14:19:30.699-04:002012-08-26T14:19:30.699-04:00Consistency is key. If I miss a run I feel like I...Consistency is key. If I miss a run I feel like I pay for it later. So, I punish myself for missing it when I could have just found a way to make it happen. Happy Running!Aimee Larsenhttp://homespun-threads.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-68897323536838140572012-08-26T14:18:12.402-04:002012-08-26T14:18:12.402-04:00Please let me know how it goes Monday! :) Please let me know how it goes Monday! :) Aimee Larsenhttp://homespun-threads.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-71583197923104415442012-08-26T14:17:26.577-04:002012-08-26T14:17:26.577-04:00Heather, I tried to reply this morning but I don&#...Heather, I tried to reply this morning but I don't it went through using my phone. I linked up to the CoolRunning website above for others. Also, I have never been fitted for shoes. Everyone told me to get fitted before running but I was scared of the price. I tried on about 100 shoes before I settled on the pair I have now. So far so good but for my next pair, I am getting expert advice. It probably would have saved me some sore muscles in the beginning. :) Thanks for reminding me to add that.Aimee Larsenhttp://homespun-threads.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-54684959792520479992012-08-26T13:52:37.637-04:002012-08-26T13:52:37.637-04:00Great tips for newbies! I've been running off ...Great tips for newbies! I've been running off and on this past month, so hard to fit it in, but I'm determined to run in a 5k! I think consistency is key! I'm definitely printing this out to encourage me and so I can reference back on!Melindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-51467950584845964712012-08-26T08:18:04.998-04:002012-08-26T08:18:04.998-04:00Thanks Heather! There is a link to coolrunning.co...Thanks Heather! There is a link to coolrunning.com above. Everyone told me to get fitted for shoes and I still haven't. I plan on it. I tried on a hundred shoes and used my best judgement. I am anxious to see if being fitted will make the difference everyone says it will. Aimee Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235967041233761733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-34403538074852961452012-08-25T21:58:12.847-04:002012-08-25T21:58:12.847-04:00Great list! I am a huge fan if the C25K program t...Great list! I am a huge fan if the C25K program too. Cool running.com has some great stuff for more experienced runners too.<br /><br />The only thing I woud add is get good (which probably means a small investment) shoes that fit. Go to a running store - not Dick's and get properly fitted!Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-52452132560198476952012-08-25T19:12:00.937-04:002012-08-25T19:12:00.937-04:00Awesome! Thanks Aimee! My sister (in Utah) and My...Awesome! Thanks Aimee! My sister (in Utah) and My daughter and I (in SoCal) have been doing Ease into 5K program since early June.She is already doing 5k, my daughter and I are a bit behind her since she hurt her ankle and then I hurt mine, then school started and we had to adjust our schedules. But we are back to the program on Monday. :) Thanks for the tips! I emailed this to my sister to read as well.A.J. Dubnoreply@blogger.com