Red Mosquito

tree_ wrote:I need to buy some new running shoes. I need something that can survive a while on rocky roads cause my current shoes are shot just after about 20 runs on them.

Lot's of us like adidas Boston's but I suspect you have a broader foot than many of us. You don't really need trail runners unless you are doing super hardcore terrain. Like I am mountain running in normsl runners. What were you wearing?

Saucony all the way baby

unless you are tired
and don't like running too much all the time

I was using these old Nike running shoes that are WAYY too worn out and were hurting my feet so I switched to my Skechers walking shoes and they wore out real fast.. basically gone now... So i went with Saucony and tried them out but the sides of my feet went numb and got real sore... I thought they were snug but not too snug... How'd you know my feet were so wide, Dev? Gonna try taking them back and getting a size up and see if that helps.

Registered for a 5k.

Monkey_Driven wrote:Registered for a 5k.

Adidas or GTFO.

Monkey_Driven wrote:Registered for a 5k.

Join our dead ass Strava group

verb_to_trust wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:Registered for a 5k.

Join our dead ass Strava group

That would require me to actually run often.

I would join strava but nobody has told me how, even though I've asked for help multiple times.

tree_ wrote:I was using these old Nike running shoes that are WAYY too worn out and were hurting my feet so I switched to my Skechers walking shoes and they wore out real fast.. basically gone now... So i went with Saucony and tried them out but the sides of my feet went numb and got real sore... I thought they were snug but not too snug... How'd you know my feet were so wide, Dev? Gonna try taking them back and getting a size up and see if that helps.

i could tell from photos what type of build you have and thus what your feet are prob like. but yeah saucony also fits narrow feet like mine so not a good option for you. you need to ask them what type of shoes are good for broad feet.

I think you can order Saucony in wide

If you have wide feet, New Balance still makes many of their shoes in wider widths.

Also, ultra/trail running shoes like Altra and Hoka would be good options.

tree_ wrote:I would join strava but nobody has told me how, even though I've asked for help multiple times.

make an account

join the group

jesus christ, tree_

Dev wrote:

tree_ wrote:I would join strava but nobody has told me how, even though I've asked for help multiple times.

make an account

join the group

jesus christ, tree_

Is it an app? Where do I go on the internet to join? What's the group called? How does it all work?

I'm gonna try exchanging my shoes today. Do you think the Saucony would be OK a size up or should I definitely get a wide shoe?

Just go to Sauconys website and sort by wide. There are several good options. Sizing up makes the shoe longer, not wider.

verb_to_trust wrote:Just go to Sauconys website and sort by wide. There are several good options. Sizing up makes the shoe longer, not wider.

Well I hope the shoe store gives me a refund then. If I have to exchange I can just go with a different brand that actually has wides in stock, i suppose. Nike had some but they felt weird.

tree_ wrote:

Dev wrote:

tree_ wrote:I would join strava but nobody has told me how, even though I've asked for help multiple times.

make an account

join the group

jesus christ, tree_

Is it an app? Where do I go on the internet to join? What's the group called? How does it all work?

I'm gonna try exchanging my shoes today. Do you think the Saucony would be OK a size up or should I definitely get a wide shoe?

You can download the app or just login on the site. Try googling strava, genius. Fucc.

I still have some soreness at the mid point of my Achilles when I pinch it with my fingers but it feels a lot better. Haven't ran in 5 days. Probably need to rest more but man it's hard.

Ugh i know you guys will just ignore me but please just learn how to stretch. Stretching requires as much effort as running. Put the time in.

Dev wrote:Ugh i know you guys will just ignore me but please just learn how to stretch. Stretching requires as much effort as running. Put the time in.

No, you're right. I could get away with it when I was younger. I'm 35 now and just can't slack on it anymore. I read David Goggins book. He talked a lot about stretching and how it basically is the key to his ability to grind like he does now that he is older.