[SportsandRec] Shoe inserts for runners

[Gaston Bedard]

Jessica.

I can relate to your challenge, as I have similar leg and foot issues.

I ran a few big marathons as a deaf blind runner with sighted guides.

My last big road race was the 2017 New York City Marathon, with 3 guides at
age 65.

I find it useful to try several different pairs of running shoes to see
which ones will work best.

I have tried Saucony, New Balance, Nike, Brooks shoes for a few days to see
which shoe fits well.

Some running stores allow up to a month to enjoy the shoes as long as we
stay indoors on a treadmill.

It is also good to discuss our challenges with experienced shoe sales
persons.

It's gym time.
Gaston



-----Original Message-----
From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jessica Reed via SportsandRec
Sent: October-20-19 9:59 AM
To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jessica Reed
Subject: [SportsandRec] Shoe inserts for runners

good morning all,

How many runners on the list use or have used the expensive shoe inserts,
specifically if you only use them on 1 foot?  15 years ago, almost, I ran a
few marathons.  I had to stop due to significant IT band issues.  I also
have one leg that is very slightly shorter than the other, which I
understand is not that uncommon.  Recently, someone suggested I use an
insert on one side.  Has anyone had luck doing this?  As a blind runner,
does it throw you off even more to have an insert only on one side?  Which
type of inserts would people recommend? I am willing to pay to have custom
ones made.  Do inserts help with pronation?  Any direction would be greatly
appreciated!

Thanks, and happy fitness!
Jessica

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