Mental Manatee Mentors Part 3--CLOSED (Page 73)

cdban66 - 2013-04-01 12:19 PM

I admit, I read more then I post. 

4agoodlife - 2013-04-01 4:05 PM

^^^yes, also guilty.

Shoe shopping question...

I've bought two pairs of Brooks from a run-specific shoe store. Last year, the sales assistant convinced me to buy a 1/2 size larger than I normally wear because she said there's issue of feet swelling on longer runs. They are the pair I least wear on runs because I get blisters at 4-5 miles. I've changed the socks I wear with them and still have issues of rubbing. I'm going to try bodyglide or some such help.

I have narrow feet and really narrow heels. Going to a bigger shoe means I get a lot more slipping around. When buying my trail shoes this weekend, the sales guy kept pushing me on the 1/2 size larger. I told him about my other shoes and he seemed skeptical, and I felt silly because he's the "shoe expert", right? But I stuck to my guns and bought the 8 1/2 instead of 9 (I tried both sizes on in 3 different shoes). I figured he can tell me what I "should" do all day, but he's not running with my feet.

Right call? How much should I really listen to their advice? I'm such a newbie that I felt dumb throwing his advice/knowledge in his face. 

4agoodlife - 2013-04-01 4:05 PM

^^^yes, also guilty.

Shoe shopping question...

I've bought two pairs of Brooks from a run-specific shoe store. Last year, the sales assistant convinced me to buy a 1/2 size larger than I normally wear because she said there's issue of feet swelling on longer runs. They are the pair I least wear on runs because I get blisters at 4-5 miles. I've changed the socks I wear with them and still have issues of rubbing. I'm going to try bodyglide or some such help.

I have narrow feet and really narrow heels. Going to a bigger shoe means I get a lot more slipping around. When buying my trail shoes this weekend, the sales guy kept pushing me on the 1/2 size larger. I told him about my other shoes and he seemed skeptical, and I felt silly because he's the "shoe expert", right? But I stuck to my guns and bought the 8 1/2 instead of 9 (I tried both sizes on in 3 different shoes). I figured he can tell me what I "should" do all day, but he's not running with my feet.

Right call? How much should I really listen to their advice? I'm such a newbie that I felt dumb throwing his advice/knowledge in his face. 

Asalzwed - 2013-04-01 1:22 PM

Here are some of my bday pics. It was a weekend full of really good friends and family, really good food (which I wish I got more pictures of) and some beautiful weather.

 

Bday/Easter French Toast 

Me, with a tiny beer

Some of our pub-crawl crew

rrrunner - 2013-04-01 4:52 PM We're driving back today and I'm not EVEN attempting an RR on my phone. I'll try really hard to do it tomorrow.

Cool wings Salty!

rrrunner - 2013-04-01 4:52 PM We're driving back today and I'm not EVEN attempting an RR on my phone. I'll try really hard to do it tomorrow.

Cool wings Salty!

rrrunner - 2013-04-01 4:58 PM I've got some great pix too, if I can figure out how to incorporate them. Other than the finish line photos my fam took way better pix than the pros did

KansasMom - 2013-04-01 5:17 PM

I go back and forth on this. My day to day shoes are size 8 (or 39). I have running shoes in both 8 and 8 1/2. I prefer the 8s, but they are a little uncomfortable until I break them in because of my deformed feet. (I read/heard somewhere that running shoes shouldn't need to be broken in. I have no idea.) My toes are still not at the top in the 8s, and on short runs, I don't like to wear socks. I have the opposite problem than you have. I need a very wide toe box. I have even tried a men's 7, which actually works pretty well. But it's hard to find pink. LOL

That's my shoe size ramble. To answer your question, you need to do what works for you. They aren't the experts on your feet.

4agoodlife - 2013-04-01 5:05 PM

Shoe shopping question...

I've bought two pairs of Brooks from a run-specific shoe store. Last year, the sales assistant convinced me to buy a 1/2 size larger than I normally wear because she said there's issue of feet swelling on longer runs. They are the pair I least wear on runs because I get blisters at 4-5 miles. I've changed the socks I wear with them and still have issues of rubbing. I'm going to try bodyglide or some such help.

I have narrow feet and really narrow heels. Going to a bigger shoe means I get a lot more slipping around. When buying my trail shoes this weekend, the sales guy kept pushing me on the 1/2 size larger. I told him about my other shoes and he seemed skeptical, and I felt silly because he's the "shoe expert", right? But I stuck to my guns and bought the 8 1/2 instead of 9 (I tried both sizes on in 3 different shoes). I figured he can tell me what I "should" do all day, but he's not running with my feet.

Right call? How much should I really listen to their advice? I'm such a newbie that I felt dumb throwing his advice/knowledge in his face. 

jmkizer - 2013-04-01 2:36 PM

You could put them in your training blog or else post them online (Picasa, etc.) and give us the URL.  You know how we feel about pictures!

4agoodlife - 2013-04-01 2:18 PM If I of the typically dull shoes can do it, you of the neons certainly will be extraordinary. That being said, I was petrified before RnR Phoenix (my first) last year. But nerves leave quickly, and then it's just time to enjoy the " ride" because you've done all you can to be ready.

jmkizer - 2013-04-01 4:40 PM

I've run in both my street shoe size (9 1/2) and one size up (10).  For me, the half size larger did actually work better but the only thing that you can do is try it out.  If always figure that at least I can use running shoes for knocking around in if they don't work out and if you are getting blisters, keeping things the same is certainly not going to correct the issue, right?

rrrunner - 2013-04-01 3:52 PM We're driving back today and I'm not EVEN attempting an RR on my phone. I'll try really hard to do it tomorrow.

Cool wings Salty!

4agoodlife - 2013-04-01 5:05 PM Thanks for all the shoe info, everyone. Yes, I'll try these 8 1/2 Brooks... and if they don't work, I'll chalk it up to not the brand for my foot. I just hate "wasting" shopping time and money on shoes that don't make my feet happy  

ponderingfox - 2013-04-01 3:09 PM

Just remember that flashy shoes add +3 speed points and +5 confidence.  I'm sure Michael Jordan would agree.

jobaxas - 2013-04-01 5:20 PM

ALARM SET.

3pm today Melbourne IM 2014 opens - last year took 4mins to sell out.  I have given it much thought.  I figure it can't throw up those hideous conditions two years running, I'll take a chance.  I've got lots of friends doing it again or for the first time.

So my schedule if I get in looks something like this:

September 15 - SUNSHINE COAST 70.3

January 18 - CHALLENGE WANAKA 70.3

March 23 - IM MELBOURNE 140.6

The timing sits perfectly.  However Im more stressed about getting in than I am about racing!

 

Asalzwed - 2013-04-01 3:21 PM

If I were you, I would shop at a store that has a good return policy. Most running stores understand how difficult it can be to find the right kind of shoe for your foot, therefore are pretty liberal with their returns. 

bcraht - 2013-04-01 3:45 PM

Just got boring old white 'n orange adidas...But they make my feet happy, so I go with 'em.

The weather is so beautiful today, I decided to ride my bike to work.  First day of outside riding this year...always, always, always trepidation about flats.  Almost backed out because of it, but told myself to HTFU.  So I get to work--oh, we were just trying to call you to tell you it's slow and don't come in!  I'm kinda glad I didn't get the call, because I likely would've jammed on the ride, and just gotten on the trainer... In the end, I rode the long way home.  Three bridges later, drop my bike off at the LBS to finally get narrower handlebars installed.  And maybe some new red bar tape....

Asalzwed - 2013-04-02 10:30 AM

One thing at a time, Jo. It will work out just the way it is supposed to. 

bcraht - 2013-04-01 5:45 PM

Just got boring old white 'n orange adidas...But they make my feet happy, so I go with 'em.

The weather is so beautiful today, I decided to ride my bike to work.  First day of outside riding this year...always, always, always trepidation about flats.  Almost backed out because of it, but told myself to HTFU.  So I get to work--oh, we were just trying to call you to tell you it's slow and don't come in!  I'm kinda glad I didn't get the call, because I likely would've jammed on the ride, and just gotten on the trainer... In the end, I rode the long way home.  Three bridges later, drop my bike off at the LBS to finally get narrower handlebars installed.  And maybe some new red bar tape....

rrrunner - 2013-04-02 5:58 AMI've got some great pix too, if I can figure out how to incorporate them. Other than the finish line photos my fam took way better pix than the pros did