Running Shoe Recommendation

What is a PPM or a CT?

Try the Brooks Adrenaline. It is light, but still quite supportive. Is it exactly what your arch needs? Not quite, but it can handle that list of workouts. If you need more support, try them with Green Superfeet.

Also, the Mizuno Alchemy would be a good choice. Again, if it doesn't quite support your foot, try the Superfeet.

que?? wrote:

What is a PPM or a CT?

Paavo System. PPM is kinda like a tempo run. For instance, if ur mile PR is 4:38, then your PPM is 5:15. You keep that pace no matter what the distance. CT is PPM + 45 seconds. Kinda like an easy paced run, but much faster. Long Run is CT Pace + 30 seconds.

JimmyTheGreek wrote:

Try the Brooks Adrenaline. It is light, but still quite supportive. Is it exactly what your arch needs? Not quite, but it can handle that list of workouts. If you need more support, try them with Green Superfeet.

Also, the Mizuno Alchemy would be a good choice. Again, if it doesn't quite support your foot, try the Superfeet.

Thanks for the recommendation. What's the deal with the Green Superfeet? Do they help people with flat arches? Also, what types of xc and track spikes would you recommend?

Don't worry about orthotics, they are not necessary. Don't worry about having flat feet, it doesn't make a bit of difference if your arches are high or if they are low.

Stop wearing those maximum support shoes.

Build the strength in your feet and run in lighter, more flexible shoes.

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Don't worry about orthotics, they are not necessary. Don't worry about having flat feet, it doesn't make a bit of difference if your arches are high or if they are low.

Stop wearing those maximum support shoes.

Build the strength in your feet and run in lighter, more flexible shoes.

So are u suggesting something like Nike Frees?

This guy is recommended something that works for 3% of the population. Way to generalize and you are the reason that this retarded "minimalist" fad is even moving, and the reason that the 97% of people that it doesn't work for will end up hating to run.... Thank you for that.

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Don't worry about orthotics, they are not necessary. Don't worry about having flat feet, it doesn't make a bit of difference if your arches are high or if they are low.

Stop wearing those maximum support shoes.

Build the strength in your feet and run in lighter, more flexible shoes.

No, he's right. Run in the Vibram Five Fingers. I have flat feet and had terrible knee problems and now, after just three days of running in the VFFs I feel like a new person. You should read the book "Born to Run" by Josh McDougall. Barefoot was the way we were meant to run, putting your feet in big clunky shoes only gives you more problems. Most of you are just buying into the shoe store propaganda that tells you that you need their product. Kenyans run barefoot most of their lives and people in the US don't. Who runs faster?

I did not write "Born to Run".

Josh McDougall wrote:

I did not write "Born to Run".

Yes you did. Remember? The one about the guy who likes to run the mile and get kicked out of school but trains a bunch and then wins the big race and ends up with a silver medal from the olympics by the end? My favorite part is when he trains with the indian tribe who only run barefoot. That is what inspired me to run in the 5 fingers.

Any spike recommendations?

Oh, that book. My brother Christopher wrote it. I don't even run at all. I just wear Vibram FiveFingers to get attention from girls. Also I wear workout gloves all day to match the VFF.

As far as spikes are concerned, you are just going to have to look for something that fits well up front. New Balance and Saucony would probably do well. The flats are going to be pretty much the same also. The Saucony Tangent might be light enough and it has a touch of support, and it would most likely fit your forefoot.

giant johnson wrote:

No, he's right. Run in the Vibram Five Fingers. I have flat feet and had terrible knee problems and now, after just three days of running in the VFFs I feel like a new person. You should read the book "Born to Run" by Josh McDougall. Barefoot was the way we were meant to run, putting your feet in big clunky shoes only gives you more problems. Most of you are just buying into the shoe store propaganda that tells you that you need their product. Kenyans run barefoot most of their lives and people in the US don't. Who runs faster?

flawless victory.

I ended up getting the Asics GT 2160. Good shoe? Bad shoe?

Bump.

I wear Kaynos but I'm sick paying $95 online for them.

I think I want to downgrade to the 2160, but the last time I did it I think was like 7 years ago with 2060s and the sucked.

I run like 90 - 100 mpw under 230 for 26.2.