Any runners in here?
 

I started running almost 4 months ago, and feeling awesome since then.
My blood sugar is much better (I have diabetes type 1), also the amount of insulin I'm using is down by at least %50! I also lost about 4-6kg. but thats just a bonus.

I need to get a good pair of running shoes, I mostly run on roads and sidewalks.
I'd appreciate any recommendation.

Also, I saw something called compression socks, are these worth trying? what are they exactly do?

Thanks fellow runners and joggers :thumbsup

My wife runs, I only cycle as I'm too heavy for running (120kg). She told me that shoes make a huge huge difference. There are companies that will make specially fitted insoles for your running shoes.

Right now I have a pair of Nike shoes which are ok for me, but they are not "running" shoes by description. so I'm looking for something a bit more professional, something upto $150, I also understood that a good shoes makes a big difference. thanks for your reply :pimp:thumbsup

Btw I know and see people heavier than you running.
I myself walked the whole running path in the first month, and slowly started to run, increasing the pace a little bit every time. I found out thay its a much more mind work that you're doing then the physical work. Unlike your mind that keep saying you can't do it. So you can also learn how to bypass your mind which is very cool :)

running while being heavy can seriously fuck up your achilles tendon. but i give you that HELL lot depends on the shoes you're using and the material you are running on (rubber-ish running tracks are way safer than concrete).

congrats man, i hope to have time to run a bit more each week :(

I used to ride my bike often until the knees gave out :(

It can wreak havoc on the runners joints & lower back as well. Exercise is good though

Some people do order custom ones and track performance on a computer before buying.

I hate running, besides being bored as fuck it stresses your brain and joints. I do cycle and swim to get some metabolic activity up. But I'm fairly heavy and tall, so my choice is obvious.

I agree though shoes do matter, I'd recommend running on a stadium track or soil though.

Have fun!

Look into Hoka One One shoes. They are a bit more money in general but have more cushion than any shoe out there right now and are kind of revolutionizing things for distance runners both trail and road and a lot of different varieties to fit different types of runners. I haven't tried a pair yet but I'm ordering some up soon to get ready for another race this coming january. I have used Mizuno for a while now and they are built well but I'm all for trying something new and improved.

I picked up some compression socks recently, they seem to help a lot. I only use them for recovery though, where i wear them after a long run or if i am a bit sore after a few days in a row. They keep any swelling down and the blood flow steady and speed up recovery no doubt. Cheaper to buy online, but make sure you get the right size as they are a very snug fit.

Ignore the nay sayers on here about running, most of these guys have never run, or ran once when they were younger and did it wrong so their opinions are worthless. I have been doing it for years on and off and as long as you have proper form, don't over do it and have a decent pair of shoes you can run without pain for a lot of years. I know people who run ultra marathons who run virtually pain free despite being 50+ in age.

That being said i ran about 11k in the dead heat last night.. was brutal.. damn canadian heat waves! heh

Thanks for your reply!

I heard about Hoka One One and read some reviews about them, they seem really good.
Do you think I should try the shoes before buying or I can go ahead and buy online? My point is: Would it be best to physically go to the store and try some shoes other then buy online?

So you're using the compression socks after running? Would it be ok to use thrm while running as well?

And yes, I've had it in my mind for years that running sucks and I hate it, but when I finally tried it and pushed myself beyond my usual boundaries I found that it's extremely satisfying and the health benefits are amazing.

I enjoy having the runs :thumbsup

Yeah it's better to swim then run

Not a fan. It's shit for your knees and joints plus if you do too much you'll strip the lean body mass right off your body. I prefer to lift weights then do the elliptical for 20 mins after. The elliptical imo is much better on your joints.

Weights > then 20 mins of mod-light cardio +keeping your calories in check will get you good results.

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I just walk ... running men seem to develop a feminine physique.

Running is for suckers. Too much repetitive motion for long periods. Say hello to shitty knees.

if unsure always hit a running store to get fitted first. hoka's aren't always recommended for runners learning form, better for people who know good form first so it depends where you are at really. Someone at a running store will put you on a tread mill and should tell you where you are at. You can get compression sleeves i guess. some people use them and say it helps, not sure i would like it myself, especially for longer runs.

wow listen to all the gym rats in here with knee comments haha. I have had ZERO knee injuries and I'm 40 years old. I have trained as a power lifter, for sports performance and for endurance racing and have yet to have issues from running. In fact, i probably have more lean mass than most of you still. Just because you meat heads can't handle more than 20 mins of cardio doesn't mean others can't prosper from some running. David Goggins, look him up. The guy runs 50-100 milers and still has more muscle mass than any of you, and he used to be fat! Man up.

117kg (186cm tall) here, but doing some great long distance running, a couple of years ago I would have had to reduce my weight first, but I've been climbing mountains every week for a two years, and it has strengthened my legs so much that now running feels easier than ever. Before I started climbing the running would have injured me at this weight. :2 cents:

I'm type 1 as well, I personally don't like running but find riding my bike (off road up mountains) is a huge help to blood sugar management. Probably keep my dose down 50% when I'm going regularly.

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Nike - one love :thumbsup

if you run a lot and want to continue it as a life habit,... then shoes are everything. finding the right shoes for you as an individual is often tough. i'd go to specialty running stores like Fleet Feet or whatever you have in your area, check your stride, feet/arches etc and look at all the top brands, try them all on and get advice from people who work there.

what works well for one, might not work at all for another. top tier running shoes are going to be $150.00-$200.00+

I quit smoking 3 months ago and my energy is out of this world I've been cycling a lot lately but haven't really got into the whole jogging haven't even tried yet especially because my body kills after riding so i imagine running would be worse on my legs.

As a runner for almost 18 years, I can say that it is possible to run injury free over the course of a lifetime. However, it's very important to have the right footwear. The best course of action would be to find a run specialty shop in your town or city that can do a custom fitting. Having the right running shoe depends a lot on your foot type, build and gate. That's why you should go to a shop that caters to runners.

I also recommend that you do cross train correctly to avoid injury. Activities such as Pilates ensure core strength and flexibility. The main reason runners get injured is not necessarily because of the impact, but it's a lack of strength and conditioning. Running involves a lot more than you feet or even you lower body. However, when you're weak in certain areas, such as you core, it puts a heavier strain on your lower limbs.

As I said, get a specialty store to fit you for the correct pair of trainers and start working on your core strength.

Good luck and keep up the good work!

Not since 1995, I've been wearing Saucony's ever since we won the State Championship (Hoover High School)

Coach bought us all of em because they were the lightest and affordable.

It all depends on which leg you put the most pressure on. Different shoes have better padding to help reduce shock

I have to run everyday just to stay 20 lbs overweight