Are running shoes necessary...

[TeTe]

if I'm just starting out and want to see if running really is for me? I wear Ryka N-Gage studio shoe for my step and other aerobic workouts. Would they be okay to wear while a test the waters???

Thanks!

 

[Fit_mommy]

Hey there! I'm not Cathe but I just wanted to say that I asked the same question of experienced runners here on the forum when I decided to try running about 6 months back. I was definately encouraged to pick up a pair of running shoes-even cheap ones-as opposed to wearing crosstrainers or some other type of shoe to run with. Once I decided that I liked running and was going to stick with it, I went out and bought a GOOD pair of shoes-again, upon encouragement from "the educated crowd". I am quite glad that I listened to them!

HTH!

 

[andtckrtoo]

Running shoes support you in different ways that cross trainers, so if you want to see if you like it, cross trainers won't really give you a good idea on that, unfortunately. And to think our ancestors used to run barefoot...

 

[TeTe]

Thanks Wendy and Christine...guess I'll go find some "starter" running shoes!!!

I'll admit I've tried running before, but I'm not sure I gave it a real chance. I'm not fond of "jarring" types of excercise. Any tips on how to start will be appreciated. Hmmm...maybe I'll take this to the open forum section.

Thanks again!

 

[Mckmain]

tpf...I agree with Wendy and Christine also! You are wellcome to come on over to the Cheetah (runners) check-in, in the Check-in and Challenges forum and post your question. Alot of different level runners there that would be happy to help you get started...

 

[TeTe]

Thanks, I think I will!