Running Shoe Experts
I’ve been swamped since my Running Shoes guest expert interview with Rich Harris last week. I already posted the recording of the interview for those that couldn’t watch it live, but I’m trying to find time to make a sort of highlights video to post on the blog.
Among other things Rich shared a really great story about running in a race with a Gold Medal olympic athlete where at the end of the race this great runner came over and gave him a compliment. I think you can imagine how that would feel, and it was a fantastic high point for him in his career. While it didn’t specifically talk about the running shoes, it was really motivational.
And I think we all know that no matter how great your running shoes are, if you don’t get out the door and push yourself, then you just don’t reach your goals.
I also wanted to post a link to Rich’s website for his specialty running store, Bandanna Running. I’ve had a few people say that they were planning to make the four hour drive from Utah up to his store just to make sure that their next pair of shoes is right for them (and I can’t blame them). After talking to Rich and making the video that we did in his store, I’m weary of trying to buy shoes any place other than a specialty running store.
While I’m not sure that every store is as competent as Bandanna Running, you’re probably a lot more likely to find experienced runners and the shoes you really need at a specialty running store.
So, the next time you think that you’re too old to run because you come home complaining about your knees or ankles, do yourself a favor and go find a specialty running store in your city and ask someone who really knows something about running shoes, which brand and type will work best for your feet.
And keep an eye out for the highlights video that I plan to put together from out Running Shoe web conference.
