My friend, Erika, and I and our babies checked out The Sneaker Factory grand opening in Basking Ridge this past weekend! We checked out the latest foot ware, cool sunglasses and got some information about the Lymphoma & Leukemia Team In Training.Here we are with our future running buddies!
The store is pretty cool because all of the sales people have to have at least 6 months of training before they can help customers find the right sneakers. The owner, Mike, said he actually goes to classes offered by the sneaker manufactures and learns how to fit people to their running shoes! I'm talking 6 days here, 5 days there...there is a lot to know about how to properly fit your foot to a sneaker. Mike sure seemed like he knew what he was talking about, too!
Also, you get to run around in the sneakers before you buy them. I highly recommend you get professionally fitted for your running shoes...no more sports authority if you really want to feel good while you run!
Erika and I decided we'd like to do Team In Training next May at the Grand Canyon! We will hike in and back out for a total of 8 hours of hiking. We will each be committed to raising between $4200-$4600 for The Lymphoma and Leukemia Society...I'll keep you posted on this endeavor!
In the mean time if you want to start running as part of your fitness routine the first thing you need to do is get a great pair of sneakers. Next go out for an easy run/walk. That is walk for 5-10 minutes then run for however long feels comfortable then walk again. Just do what feels right...maybe you go for a total of 15 minutes, maybe you go for a total of 30 minutes. Alternate between walking and running until your running lasts longer than your walking.
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