Not all running shoes are the same

I found a great website from Runners World magazine that I highly recommend for finding the best-fit shoe for you! With so many choices, it’s easy to quickly get overwhelmed with all of the options.

If you are looking for a new pair of running shoes or just curious to see what shoe is made for your foot, check out: runnersworld.com/shoefinder.  I recently took a look and it was so accurate that it found a running shoe that I currently run in along with other great options. Furthermore, it takes it a step further and allows you to compare the shoes that it selects for you.

The shoe finder will ask you for some basic information- sex, weight, and height. It then proceeds into questions about your running experience, mileage, pace and any recent injuries.  The last few questions are optional, but helpful to include if you know the information. It will ask about your arch. Do you have a flat, medium or high arch? Do you under/overpronate and goes on to ask a few more detailed questions. Again, the last few questions are simply to provide more about you so the shoe finder can choose wisely!

Lastly, don’t miss the tabs at the top of the page. I almost missed them! They offer, “Shoes like mine”. This option is helpful if you have a pair of shoes that you absolutely love and want to find another pair similar to them. There is also an “Advanced Search” which allows you to get very detailed for those of you who are extremely particular about your shoes!

Don’t wait to buy your new shoes for the New Year- Make it your motivational tool to get moving in December! 

Walk, Hike, Run

Trails.com is an excellent website to check out whether you want to check out your distance around the block, or go for a hike through the woods. Check it out the next time you want to track your distance!

Lunch Hour... Time To Move It, Move It

How do you typically spend your lunch hour? Sometimes we find ourselves stuck at our desk and don't make time for it. Other times we run our errands for the day, and when we find the time, we enjoy a lunch out with colleagues and friends.

On days when you feel sluggish at work or need a workout but don't have the time, I encourage you to take advantage of your "Lunch Hour"!  Schedule it as an appointment. Take  30-45 minutes to get your muscles moving. In the United States we have over 70 million people who are obese. Contributing factors clearly include lack of exercise along with the food we eat. We can't seem to find the "time".

Now your thinking what can I do during my lunch hour?

- Is there a place around your building where you can go walking or running?

-Do you have a park close by?

-Do the streets have sidewalks? Use them!

- Start a “lunch hour” walking club

Start thinking about options to get moving!