Know Before You Go: Get the Essential Running Gear

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Long time ago, our ancestor basically gave up the ability to live in trees for the chance to hunt and combine a reasonable amount of speed with exceptional endurance so as to get to their food faster. It is the ability to run distance that makes human.

Today, although we no longer need to run to find food, in our own way, many of us still keep running as a natural inclination. It is a race against ourselves, the competition just keeps us going. As the old philosophy goes, "I run, therefore I am." Go Grab your shoes and hit the road, route or trail. It is time to get sweaty.

Know Before You Go: Get the Essential Gear

Obviously, running requires a minimum investment. If you are a newbie runner, you may be a bit overwhelmed by all the gear that gets thrown around by the more experienced runners. In this article, you will know that it is OK to start out with a few basics.

No.1: Running Shoes

There is no disputing the fact that the injury rate, especially knee injuries, in running is high. And it is said that modern running shoes inflate the injury rate by promoting unnatural stride mechanics that place undue strain on the tissues of the lower extremities. So it is time to attach enough importance to investing in a good pair of running shoes. 

I personally like Asics running sneakers, but feel free to check out some of the other brands as well. Asics provides shoes with larger cushioning and support structures. A lot of Asics shoes are based on their Gel technologyㅡliterally putting gel into the midsole. 

-The Kayano series has been for many years the top of the range for ASICS stability shoes. Large GEL units in the heel in forefoot allow for a lot of shock absorption, especially runners who are a bit heavy footed. 

-The GEL-Nimbus is the top dog in the neutral category. They pair up even more GEL in the heel and forefoot, with a combination of ASICS’ most advanced midsole materials, FluidRide and FlyteFoam.

No.2: Running Shocks

Hold on, socks just for running? Well, here’s the thing: picking the incorrect kind of socks to make matters even that much worse. If you use any kind of shoes, even ones for other types of athletic purposes when you run, quite likely you will end up with sore feet ever. For instance, cotton socks are a big no-no because of their tendency to cause friction against your skin.  

Gear-conscious runners buy special socks because their feet encounter some very special conditions. Whether it is uncomfortable pressure points, arch strain, or sweaty, sweaty feet, there are many problems the best athletic socks could solve for runners. 

Look for socks with a blend of polyester, nylon, spandex, or wool. The moisture-wicking materials help you do that neat natural-fiber trick of keeping your feet warm in winter and cool in the summer. 

X-Socks recreate the barefoot climate with ventilation and air-condition all around. 

Air Conditioning Channel is a system made of finely woven knit-mesh that continually circulates air. Located along the inside of the foot, it ensures that every movement of the foot pumps the moist, warm air out of even tight fitting shoes. It reaches into the foot bed in order to pump sweat and warmth out of the inner shoe and absorb fresh air by using elasticity of the foot vault with every step.

A foot bed shaped to be respecting the difference of the right and left foot by integrating the beginning of the AirConditioning Channel. The footbed is thicker at the bottom of the foot and thinner around the toes and heel and this shape supports the natural rolling movement of the foot; X-Cross Bandage helps cushion and stabilize the sensitive ankle area without restricting freedom of movement as well.

This Kiprun sock from Decathlon has plush loops (thicker thread) under the foot in the toes and heels, which helps reduce chafing while providing extra thickness and maximum comfort.

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