On race day, it is never a good idea to run in brand new shoes or on worn out ones. Running shoes with 300 to 400 miles on them lose their cushioning ability and other internal factors that the feet need. Brand new shoes, however, are not flexible enough to be used in a marathon. Also, the shoes might have structural differences from the runner's previous pair. The feet need to adjust to those structural differences. Wearing a pair of brand new shoes on the marathon day can result in blisters and ankle soreness. Simply put, brand new shoes require a bit of breaking in.
New shoes should be purchased at least three weeks before the marathon. The breaking in process starts with walking in them for a few days. It can be worn when walking around the house and town, shopping, or while working, if it is allowed. After getting the feel and fit of the shoes, the next step would be to use them gradually in running. For example, if a runner runs five times a week, then she can start using the new shoes once or twice then gradually increase those times until the she feels comfortable using them in every run.
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New shoes should be purchased at least three weeks before the marathon. The breaking in process starts with walking in them for a few days. It can be worn when walking around the house and town, shopping, or while working, if it is allowed. After getting the feel and fit of the shoes, the next step would be to use them gradually in running. For example, if a runner runs five times a week, then she can start using the new shoes once or twice then gradually increase those times until the she feels comfortable using them in every run.
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Steven Rindner is a successful business executive who has expertise in diverse fields such as healthcare businesses, real estate, and media. Aside from his passion in business development, he is a running enthusiast as well. For more articles on leadership and marathons, follow this Twitter account.
