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Sicilian
24-08-2009, 03:17 PM
Interesting article I just found, could the expensive running trainers that I used during my training for this years marathon have cuased my injuries?

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The painful truth about trainers: Are running shoes a waste of money?


Read more: The painful truth about trainers: Are expensive running shoes a waste of money? | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1170253/The-painful-truth-trainers-Are-expensive-running-shoes-waste-money.html#ixzz0P6sRMchm)

little_pob
24-08-2009, 05:46 PM
An interesting read, even for a non-runner.

Must say the most comfortable pair of 'trainers' I've ever had are actually walking shoes from Merrell (the 'Chameleon Wrap' range being a particular favourite). Would not go back to sports shoes even if someone paid me.

If you want to do some cross country training, but don't fancy the thought of stepping on glass/sharp rocks, have a look at some aqua socks: Running Barefoot 20 miles in $6 water socks (http://runningbarefoot.org/?p=1424)