Running Shoes Question ??

chickiedoo123
on 12/7/12 5:21 am - MN

RNY on 08/22/12

Hello Everyone - Happy Friday!

I am super excited - hopefully by the end of the weekend I will have my treadmill. My Hubby is a Craigslist junkie and he is wheeling and dealing :-)

My goal is to run in a 5K by my birthday in April. I am 15 weeks out and have lost 60 pounds so far. I feel good and am feeling so good in fact that I keep wanting to run. I have dreams about running - I have always wanted to do it. My B'day is in April and I thought what an awesome present to give myself - finishing a 5K :-)

Sooo....my question is - what type of running shoes would folks recommend? I am on a budget so I can't spend a bazillion dollars on shoes but I don't want to injust myself with my cr@ptastic shoes from Target :-) I will be doing the Couch to 5K program so I will be working myself up to the 5K.

Thanks everyone!

Ellie

Vikesfan1
on 12/7/12 5:36 am - PA

RNY on 11/28/12

Check jimmyjazz.com i like their prices and they have my favorite, the nike air max 2009 running shoes. They might be out of your budget though. Not sure. But they have a nice selection for great prices.

Lisa T.
on 12/7/12 5:49 am - Indianapolis, IN

RNY on 06/07/12

That is an excellent goal! I can't wait to see what recommendations you receive for shoes.

I started running by accident (with a little encouragement from Paul) and now I'm up to 3 miles 3-4 times per week. I ran the Color Run in August and am doing the Santa Hustle 5K a week from Sunday. Asics are pretty decent and I bought mine at Kohl's. For Christmas I've asked for a pair of neon yellow Nikes! My goal is to do a half-marathon either in the fall.

Height 4'11" HW: 235 SW: 230 GW: 130 RNY 6/7/12

(deactivated member)
on 12/7/12 11:21 am

Our local Color Run was going to be my second 5k! But then I broke my foot. Stupid foot. My husband did it in my place with my daughter. It looked SO FUN! When I can train again, I want to do one of those mud runs. But I won't be wearing my ASICS for that!!!

~Robin

Kim S.
on 12/7/12 6:01 am - Helena, AL

RNY on 05/01/09

What an awesome goal! I've been a runner for a few years now. Lesson learned: BUY GOOD RUNNING SHOES. I bought New Balance shoes from a department store. And I thought they were comfortable. Until I started losing toe nails. Yep, that is right, they just FELL OFF.

I went to a running store and got properly fitted and bought a new pair. The difference was amazing! I'm now on my 2nd pair from that store. They were only $100, and you can wear them for 500 miles of running (which was a year for me). $100 per year is a small investment to make sure my feet are in tip top shape!

They actually watch how you run to put you in a shoe for the way you pronate, and they make sure you have them big enough....I wear a ladies 8M shoes...but in runners, I'm in a 9.5!

Happy running!

artroxy blue
on 12/7/12 6:18 am - MA

RNY on 08/14/12

I know not everyone would agree with this, but I'd go to a running store and have them properly fit you for good sneakers. Get a list of a few together, then look online for the best prices. Don't short-change yourself with bad running sneakers--you'll save yourself from an onslaught of injury. Good luck!

KatCooper
on 12/7/12 6:33 am - Collierville, TN

RNY on 06/30/11

I completely agree with the posters who have suggested going to a running store and getting fitted. Don't let whatever size you are now keep you from going. Runners come in ALL shapes and sizes. As I lost weight and ran more I had my gait re-analyzed and found I needed a different shoe. I dont think I have ever paid over 100-125$ for a pair of good shoes. I get new ones every 400-500 miles. So far a I have run multiple 5k's, 10k's and 2 1/2 marathons. I start with the couch to 5K app that goes on your phone and never looked back. I love running and I hope you do too!!! Happy running!!!

Kat

Lots of 5K's, 10K's., 4 1/2 Marathons, 3 Sprint Triathlon done. 2 Olympics and my First IRONMAN 70.3 September 2013 and First Full Marathon Dec 2013 !!!!!

My blog- www.NPRunner.blogspot.com

Paul C.
on 12/7/12 6:50 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

Yeah the running store things is the best way to go usually, also remember that sometimes as you get better at running the shoes you start in may not work a year later. I went for one model shoe to another but in the same brand and it was a 60 dollar jump in price, I am now looking at changing brands.

Remember to track your miles on your shoes as they are only good for 400-500 miles

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04

(deactivated member)
on 12/7/12 7:42 am

I did the Couch to 5k program, ran my first 5k (at Disneyland!), and then broke my foot (at Disneyland!). I am still waiting for it to heal. So I look at my ASICS (which I think are sooooooooooo cute) and wish I could wear them. I love them! They were well worth the money.

Good luck!!! Seeing my 'medal' (it's plastic) hanging on my entertainment center as I sit with my foot up still makes me happy!

~Robin (May have to revise from sleeve to RnY to treat severe GERD which is why I'm hanging out here.)