What kind of running shoe are you?

"what kind of running shoe?" % of runners are you with injuries Muscle Pull 32% 17% think of shoes like tires * pavement and surfaces with only slight irregularities * Light and flexible ROAD * Cushion, support to stabilizes feet %0% Aunfuj əəuy VS. * off road routes through the mountains and trails leading you to beautiful scenic views Achilles Tendonitis * Enhanced with aggressive outsoles for solid traction Shin Splints Stress Fracture * Fortified to offer stability, support and underfoot protection TRAIL OR are you a minimal shoe runner? don't know what a minimal shoe is... non - minimal well... VS. It's a shoe with 0 - 4mm sole that allows for you to run in a more natural form. Some believe that running in a minimal shoe (once transitioned) prevents you from these types of injuries: minimal {there are also road & trail options in minimal} next.what kind of arch are you? Not sure? •• wet the sole of your foot and stand on a sheet of paper. This will give you your answer: FLAT MEDIUM HIGH What Pronation type are you? * High arches typically underpronate * Runners with flat feet normally overpronate *a neutral cushioned shoe * a motion-control shoe is best i to controls this pronation encourages a more natural foot motion Now that we narrowed that down.... Last but not least. some tips for healthy & happy running! Here's how a running shoe SHOULD fit! Owiggle room Land gently on your forefoot and gradually let the heel come down You should have about a thumb's width of room between the end of your longest toe and the front of the shoe. Transition slowly 2 hold it Stretch your calves and achilles tendon Look for a secure, comfortable fit through the midfoot. Imagine a hand gently holding your foot in place. Listen to your body and don't do anything that causes pain 3 "the heel deal" Buy minimal shoesfor daily wear that lack high heels and stiff soles There should be little or no slippage (yes that's a word) at the heel, We are here to help you find the"Shoe that fits!" o http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimalist_running O http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_type http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/content.jsp?contentld=200098 http://barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/ http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-7727-0,00.html http://www.saucony.com/store/SiteController/saucony/shoeadvisor OVERPRONATION minima UNDERPRONATION ---- Plantar 9% 16% Fasciitis 26% 20% IT Band due to wearing the wrong shoes