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At worst, it is the onset of plantar faciitis.
At 3 miles on a treadmill? Not likely.

Response:
I’m not sure if I should worry about this.  Any wild guess on what might be causing the pain?  Maybe my crummy 4-yr old worn-down tennis shoes or something?  A trip to the doctor essentially means [...]

Question:
I am looking for a good trail running shoe that also provides some degree of motion control. I am not able to provide an expert opinion, but the new issue of Trail Runner that just hit the stands has a good overview of both trail running shoes and [...]

Question:
Not mean so much as overconfident in my ability.  It’s a "fun" race that has a long history in the area and I was thrilled to finish it having NEVER run a cross country in my life let alone one up & down a black diamond xc ski [...]

Question:
I’m looking for insoles or supports to help with supination.  I actually have a pair of Brooks that are pretty good, I want something for work/exercise outside of running that could fit in a boot or sneaker.  I figured someone here might have some ideas, since there is no sci.med.podiatry. [...]

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I have begun to do a lot more training on grass, and have started doing high mileage in cross-country spikes. This is simply because trainers absorb too much water and get heavy, and also don’t offer much grip in the mud. However people have warned me not to do to much [...]

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Hi folks.I’m currently sufferering thru an achilles/inner ankle pain layoff.When I return to running in a couple of weeks I’d like to go back to my preference of rocky,hilly trails.Everything I read about achilles injuries says to avoid,hills,speedwork,and uneven ground.Problem is that’s the only type of running that I really enjoy.Anyone [...]

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Hi! Allthough the local track (in excellent condition) is only 1/4 mile away from my home it was only yesterday that I actually went there for a run – perhaps high school nightmares of ‘dying’ while taking the Cooper’s test there have kept me away? I did few laps after [...]

Question:
Hi! Allthough the local track (in excellent condition) is only 1/4 mile away from my home it was only yesterday that I actually went there for a run – perhaps high school nightmares of ‘dying’ while taking the Cooper’s test there have kept me away? I did few laps after [...]

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The figure I hear most often is 300-500 miles for a pair of running shoes – there’s nothing to suggest the brand and model you mention would be any different.
If it’s a true racing flat (as the name suggests), I would give them a lot less [...]

Question:
Does anyone know a good website to purchase running shoes? Paricularly one that has a good selection and low prices? Thanks Paul

Response:
Good selection, fair prices, sometimes great bargains: www.roadrunnersports.com Brian Jones
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