I have learned my lesson! I am normally really good about changing up my shoes every 6 months but I will admit that I got lazy. Workout shoes are one of my favorite things to buy but I have put it on the back burner lately just out of pure laziness… and now it’s kicking me in the ass… well knees actually.
My great workouts that I was having have started to suffer because of knee pain. It kills me to run, walk down the stairs and do a lot of leg exercises. Out of all the things that have caused me pain, my knees have been pretty good over the years. So I was pretty concerned. Anyways… I did my research and talked with lots of runners and it seems that I have “runner’s knees”… basically inflammation in the joint caused by none other than:
WEARING OLD SHOES!
So, I am researching new shoes now trying to narrow down the ones I like. I think I am going to go with a pair of Pumas.
Possibly my next pair of shoes... at puma.com
I loved my pumas in the past, but they stopped making the particular pair I was in love with. But they have a new make and model that I am willing to try out. I figure anything is better than the year old shoes I am wearing now, right?
What are your favorite workout shoes? I would love opinions!!
If you’re like me and have been avoiding new shoes…
Reasons you might want to toss old workout shoes in the trash:
- Decrease support and stability
- Decrease shock absorption (stress from running is HUGE on the body)
- Increase risk of injury (knee pain, shin splints, stress fractures, back pain, ankle issues, etc)
- And much more!
Bottom line, do as I say not as I do so you can avoid my poor, stupid blonde mistake. Now I am stuck resting my legs for a few weeks until they heel up. Not exactly what I had in mind a month before my wedding!
I should have followed my advice from last year:
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Is it okay to do workouts in my bare feet? Eg. lunges, squats, jumping jacks? I usually work out in my house itself. Thanks!
I just bought new shoes too. I got Asics Gel Phoenix. I have a lot of foot and toe problems and they are just so comfy and supportive, I love ‘em!
Hey Ell, actually it is ok to go barefoot. Taking off shoes allows you to evenly distribute your weight and some even swear that it’s better for you. I know a few people that lift heavy weights and do all their squats barefoot. They swear by it. It’s also a new running fad, though I don’t personally want to run down the road barefoot.
Thanks Taylor!
