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I was told by a physical therapist that running shoes lose their effectiveness over time, even if not being used. If that is true, how do you know how "fresh" a running shoes are when buying from a store? Do manufacturers date-stamp shoes? Does that mean it’s a bad idea to [...]

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Hi, I currently use New Balance 991’s and just love them, but have not tried your current model.  I think the broad selection of so many styles available ridiculous.  Back in 1969 cross country in high school there were two choices: Keds for basketball and my Converse canvas & rubber [...]

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I haven’t run in years and am thinking of starting up again.  I’d like to start by getting a pair of decent running shoes and would like some suggestions along this line.  I weigh about 130 pounds and don’t plan on doing anything too rigorously.  There are [...]

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When they stink on the outside.  Say goodbye.

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The average is six months or 500 miles, whatever comes first. Hard surfaces, wet weather, very hot or cold weather, heavy runners, unusal gaits, all may shorten this. Personally I change 700 miles and four months; a little sooner in winter. Others report [...]

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What is the average life for a pair of runners.  Is there a general formula. I have a pair of New Balance 804s all terrain shoes, which I have had for about 9 months.  I run about 30k per week on average, mostly on pavement.  I think they might be starting to [...]

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Wow, Jonathan, what an incredible race and a very enjoyable read! Good luck in London.  :-) Maggie

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Jon, Yes many guys and gals race much more than you would think reasonable. I have a friend here in the states who in the past month has run 3 50Ks and will [...]

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Hi all, I started running last autumn on my gyms’ treadmill, slowly building up speed and distance, and by december was doing about 45 mins at 10mins/mile. Around this time I noticed a small swelling on the top/right side of my right foot, along the route of the tendons for the [...]

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 Anyone know of a good online source for such footwear?  Discount would be nice!
http://runningshoes.com/rs_product_details.php3?id=437 Free shipping even. They seem quite responsive (although I haven’t gotten my order yet, but I just placed it).

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www.roadrunnersports.com  Sometimes has good deals. Brian
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 Anyone know of a good online source for such footwear?  Discount would be nice!
http://runningshoes.com/rs_product_details.php3?id=437 Free shipping even. They seem quite responsive (although I haven’t gotten my order yet, but I just placed it).

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www.roadrunnersports.com  Sometimes has good deals. Brian
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