Greetings,
The week is over, finally. This
week I wanted to take time to discuss my favorite topic about running…shoes. I
love shoes. I love heels, flats, boots and especially running shoes.
Out of all of the running gear you
can own, shoes are the most important. For good running shoes you need to have
ones that have good support, are comfortable and most importantly fit your
feet. In my running experience I have used many different brands of shoes. But
my two favorites are Asics and Saucony. They all have good and bad qualities
but they are both fantastic shoes.
Asics: Asics shoes are wonderful.
They come in bright colors, are comfortable, and make running more fun. Asics
are known for many qualities. But their most well-known trait is balance.
Some shoes can make you unbalanced
and mess up your form. With added balance support, your form is improved and you
will probably have a lower chance of injury. The only caveat is that most Asics
shoes “run” over $100. At first glance this could seem like an overpriced pair
of shoes. But to be honest they are
worth the money.
Saucony: Saucony is my all-time
favorite shoe brand. My favorite thing about this brand is the fact that they
fit my feet. I have tiny feet, very tiny feet. Sometimes it’s hard to find
shoes that fit correctly. But I always have good luck with Saucony running
shoes.
I also love them because they are reasonably
priced. Some of them are very expensive, just like Asics, but a lot of them are
reasonably priced. The “all-purpose running shoes” are priced from $55-$150.
One thing my coaches drilled into
my mind was when to get new shoes. Most people get new shoes when they just
start to look dirty. That is not always the case. With running shoes it is
important to change shoes every season (winter, fall…etc.) in order to avoid
shin splints.
This week I chose to discuss Psalm
105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”. This is one of my
all-time favorite verses because it perfectly describes my view on running
shoes as well as Jesus Christ. Running
shoes are the most important part in a running sport. Without them, you would be in pain and not a
cheerful person. The same goes for Jesus! Without him in your life, you will be
lost.
Shoes are the window to a girl’s
soul and the same goes for Jesus. Without him you will not know your potential
and won’t know how blessed you actually are.
Have a great week,
Jamie
I personally think finding good running shoes is hard! I use Nike shoes but I'm learning that they don't last very long. I will have to try Asics and Saucony when I go to buy my next pair of running shoes. I think you should make a post about stretches that you can do when you are sore from running! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI agree, finding running shoes is hard. I have always been a Nike person, but will have to try out Asics and Saucony. I like how you gave information about each type of shoe and your own experience with each brand. Maybe for a post you could make it about the benefits of running, like how it helps your body now and in the long hall? Just an idea! Love reading your blog!
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