Changing Shoes
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Finding the right shoe is a personal thing and only you can decide which shoe is right for you. Coaches and running stores can look at your stride and guide you in a direction but trust your instinct and listen to your body on what feels right for you. Running shoes aren’t cheap, but the investment in a shoe that fits and feels well is worth the money. That is really the only equipment that is necessary to run; pretty cheap compared to most athletic endeavors.
After I started correcting my running form, the shoe I was using for over pronation was no longer comfortable. With my foot striking the ground mid-foot and with less heel strike, the extra support under my arch from my stability shoes was keeping my foot from flattening out, thus not allowing my knee and hip to soften and absorb the energy from impact. My natural built- in shock absorption system was not being utilized and my right hip was tight and sore. I also discovered I had weaker muscles around my right hip and started building up this weak spot with exercises.
When a shoe change comes as a result of improved running form, give your muscles and ligaments time to get use to the new cushioning and to get stronger before building up the miles. By doing this you’ll avoid overuse and strain which could lead to injury.
