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I work out with weights and do some running during the week (10 miles). Can I use a cross training shoe for the running rather than running shoes? If, so any recommendations? Thanks. Chris

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writes: I work out with weights and do some running during the week (10 miles). Can I use a cross training shoe for the running rather than running shoes? If, so any recommendations? Thanks. Chris

Hi Chris, You can do some running in cross training shoes, however if you are running more than 5mi. at one time or more than 25mi. per week, IMHO think you should get a running shoe.  There are alot of good shoes on the market from all manufacturers, most manufacturers also make cross training shoes on a last that is similiar to a running shoe.  Of course we all know I, personally, will say JUST DO IT!, when it comes to shoes.  Go to a running store that has some cross trainers & try them out, most good running stores will carry some type of cross trainers & they will let you run down the sidewalk or in the parking lot in them. Generally a running shoe will offer more cushioning, will be lighter, & will offer more motion control, if needed.  Conversely a cross trainer will be more flexible toward different activities, mostly the ones that require lateral movements, anyway, get out there & try on some shoes, & have fun. seeyatmk bradenton,florida http://www.netcom.com/~skee/tmk.html

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I work out with weights and do some running during the week (10 miles). Can I use a cross training shoe for the running rather than running shoes? If, so any recommendations?

Proper footwear is *extremely* important for avoiding injury in the high stress sport of running.  I’d advise running shoes because they have more padding and in places that support the running posture (heels).

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writes: I work out with weights and do some running during the week (10 miles). Can I use a cross training shoe for the running rather than running shoes? If, so any recommendations? Thanks. Chris

I suggest that you buy a pair of running shoes seperate from your weightlifting shoes. I have discovered that you can ruin running shoes fast while lifting weights. The heavy weight will wear out the cushioning in running shoes. That’s especially true if you do squats. A few sets of squats will put 100 "miles" on your running shoes. If you buy a pair of running shoes, they will last a long time since you run low mileage. So, really, the investment wouldn’t be that much.

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