All new runners: please make sure you have a new running shoe when we kick off our 2010 training.
Other Marathoners: If you have crossed about 500-600 miles in your old shoe or if the shoe is more than 1 year old, time to change.
Make sure when you wear the shoe, it is not too tight or too loose. If you think you foot is little wide, don’t forget to check for wide shoes (EE, EEE, etc.). In general, I would recommend to buying a running shoe with the cost range of $60 to $90. If you are buying older models (yeah !) you will get a good discounts.
Please DO NOT buy your first running shoe at any store or online. Buy at a specialty store listed below. Once you know the model/type you want to buy, you can buy it anywhere.
Just for general reading: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=481
Recommended Running stores at Bay area:
Campbell: http://www.runningrevolution.comget 10% off by mentioning India TEAM).
I bought by second running shoe here. They have got computerized foot assessment and recommend a shoe appropriately. I talked to Tim at this store. He gladly agrees to give 10% discount for all the runners from “India Team”. Just mention the name, “India TEAM” and get 10% discount.
Sunnvale/Walnut Creek: http://www.sportsbasement.com/stores.asp
I bought my first shoe at sports basement. They have 10% off (all times) for AAA members. I prefer RunningRevolution over sportsbasement.
San Carlos/Redwood City: http://www.roadrunnersports.com/
These guys have the computerized stuff where they will asses your foot and recommend a appropriate shoe. Few of our runners bought shoe from this store. I don’t know about the discounts.
Running socks: I would recommend buying a pair of running sox.
Other accessories: Please do not buy any other shoe-accessories at this time. After you run for couple of weeks, if you have any discomforts you can think about getting more accessories like in-sole, etc.
