Saturday, April 24, 2010

What Not to Wear

There are some givens in running when it comes to running, though I see people fight those on a daily basis.

No cotton - cotton does a terrific job absorbing moisture, but it can't wick moisture away. So when you wear cotton, that wetness can lead to chafing and blistering.

Shoes - This is a MUST. Go get properly fitted for a running shoe. It will make your running experience easier and more enjoyable.

So why am I going through this lesson? This morning on my walk with the dog, I saw a young woman on her morning run. She was wear - Chuck Taylors - Converse shoes. Yes, this woman was wearing just rubber and canvas on her feet. Most of us wore those shoes at some point in our lives, but they are NOT running shoes. From the look on her face she did not appear to be enjoying her run.

It's moments like that I wish I could do an emergency fitting.

Charlie

1 comment:

Documama said...

And honest-to-goodness *running* bras if you are more than a B cup! I have wanted to stop more women and say "honey, you are sooooooo gonna regret that bounce in a couple of years!".