Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Rolling_Ball_Pictures and more videos in the Running Shoes and Equipment category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com The right running shoe can improve your performance and reduce the chances of injury. To complete this How-To you will need: An athletic-shoe store Running socks Injection-molded soles A good fit Step 1: Shop at the right time Go to a store that specializes in athletic shoes. Shop for shoes at the end of the day, when your feet are swollen to their largest size. Step 2: Bring the right stuff Bring old running shoes or sneakers. The wear and tear will help the salesperson determine your gait and what kind of shoe you need. Tip: Bring along a pair of the socks you wear when you run. Step 3: Get cushy Make sure the insoles provide proper support. Favor injection-molded soles over compression-molded; they provide more shock absorption. You may have to buy separate insoles for extra support. Step 4: Be flexible Test the flexibility of the front of the shoe by pushing off with the ball of your foot. Step 5: Make sure the shoe fits Make sure there’s a thumb’s width between your longest toe and the tip of the shoe, and that the widest part of your foot sits snugly alongside the widest part of your shoe. If the …

I got put in Weight Training class in my school, and it is intense… I want to take this class seriously. I’ve only had aerobics for gym class, so I’m really nowhere close to the fitness everyone else in my class has. This class runs at least once a week, at least a mile each time. I only have Converse and I know they aren’t good (at all) for running, so can you recommend me some very good/comfortable running sneakers? Not too expensive though… Around -70?

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