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23. I ran 8 miles with no pain just heatstroke!

Tue Jun 11, 2013, 10:52 AM

Jun 2013

My feet gave me no trouble. The humidity was awful. Otherwise I run about 3 or 4 miles a few times a week, slow to mid pace. I will run a 10K on the 4th so I'm running a longer distance of 7 to 8 miles once a week until then. I'd like to run a half marathon on Thanksgiving Day but I don't know if I'll get there.

I like to walk in the gel kahana and they have been pretty consistent over the last few years.

The orthotics are for the Brooks. I am not supposed to run in them yet. I am supposed to be slowly getting my feet used to them. I didn't go to the store to buy orthotics. I went to buy something to wear in the summer and found the most comfortable sandals I have ever put on my feet. But I was talked into the running shoes and orthotics so I am just wondering if I am going to feel some miracle the way other people describe orthotics.

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Hey Runners! What's Your Preferred Sneaker? [View all] Inkfreak Apr 2013 OP

Brooks Ariel (men's version is the Beast) hands down. But I am a severe over-pronator. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #1

I've never heard of that brand. Inkfreak Apr 2013 #4

They aren't for everyone. It's a heavy shoe, but it is flat out impossible to over-pronate in them. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #6

Brooks is a small, specialized brand sir pball May 2013 #18

I have Brooks Ghost and Pureflow- they've helped me regain a balanced stride immensly we can do it Jun 2013 #26

I don't run quite as much as I used to, but still polly7 Apr 2013 #2

See, I like that kinda sneaker. Inkfreak Apr 2013 #7

New Balance for me. LeftofObama Apr 2013 #3

I'll be picking up those inserts. Inkfreak Apr 2013 #5

They're about $20, but well worth it. LeftofObama Apr 2013 #8

As a gay man I refuse to buy New Balance shoes FreeState Apr 2013 #14

You need to inform the various Front Runners (pro-LGBT running club) teams of this sir pball May 2013 #19

That's a bummer. They are about the only running shoe made in the USA. AllyCat Jun 2013 #24

If you look at their site, not many are made in USA anymore. we can do it Jun 2013 #27

It's their trail runners and a couple road shoe models AllyCat Jun 2013 #28

If you relearn how to step XVI_Eyes Apr 2013 #9

Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #10

Thanks! XVI_Eyes Apr 2013 #12

I have some Timberland trail runners. Raffi Ella Apr 2013 #11

Asics Gel-Kayano 19 - but heres the big BUT FreeState Apr 2013 #13

That's a good thought. Thanks 4 info! n/t Inkfreak Apr 2013 #15

I'm wearing these now... Phentex Jun 2013 #21

"a shoe that lets me run without pain is wrong for my feet? " FreeState Jun 2013 #22

I ran 8 miles with no pain just heatstroke! Phentex Jun 2013 #23

As far as "miracles" - Raffi Ella Jun 2013 #25

None, or vibrams. RedCappedBandit May 2013 #16

New Balance 890v2 and 1100RC, Asics Blur-33 sir pball May 2013 #17

Nike. AngryOldDem May 2013 #20

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2013 #29