Walking Gear, Shoes, Shopping

Orthotics

feeds@yuku.com (suzielea) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:36:16 GMT

Ok I don't know whether this should go with walking gear or in the medical concerns category so feel free to move it if I've put it in the wrong category.

My question is does anyone know how long orthotics are meant to last. I've had my current pair for 18 months and pretty much wear them every day with every pair of shoes (save a few dress shoes that don't have anywhere to put them.)

Clothing advice please.

feeds@yuku.com (girl81) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:18:34 GMT

When I start out on winter/fall walks, I'm usually freezing and have to bundle up. By about 10 minutes in, I have to tie my jacket around my waist and am annoyed by it the rest of the trip. Can anyone advise some solutions? Like brands of super lightweight/thin material pullovers that will keep me warm in the beginning, and I can just roll up the sleeves as I go?

Shoe Shopping Link

feeds@yuku.com (maryram) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:48:03 GMT

I heard about this website from a racewalker at the John Evans 50k last Feb. They have some great clearance prices... I have bought several pair from them.

Shoebacca

Adidas Adizero RC

feeds@yuku.com (maryram) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:10:25 GMT

From Dave McGovern's shoe reviews. I decided to try these since I already have 4 of the shoes he reviewed... 2 from the best of the best and 2 from the best of the rest. These are awesome and light as a feather. I promise I will only wear them for track...

CW-X compression tights

feeds@yuku.com (maryram) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:31:24 GMT

I am going to try some on at Lukes Locker after work tonight. I have heard lots of great things about these... anyone else tried them?

Maryann

More newbie shoe confusion

feeds@yuku.com (geniebean) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:44:09 GMT

Ok, I tried to read on my own so I wouldn't have to re-ask questions that no doubt you veterans have heard a million times. Now I am even more confused. Do the majority of you wear a typical running shoe for walking, or a walking shoe? It appears from what I'm reading that a lot of you use racing flats as opposed to traditional running or walking shoes. I'm not a tiny person, and in running...

Camelback or other hydration pack?

feeds@yuku.com (olympicmom) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:51:46 GMT

As long as I'm picking your brains, here is another question.

I've debated for the past couple of months about how best to carry water. I am really picky about water and on our first walk (only 1/4 marathon) I tried to drink the provided water and almost couldn't get it down. (It was our town's city water, never touch the stuff.) Therefore I think I better just bring my own, plus I need something for training walks. Hydration has been a major problem.

I...

Glow-in-the-dark things for night/tunnel walks

feeds@yuku.com (olympicmom) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:53:51 GMT

Hello,

I have to say I've been really enjoying going through the past and current discussions. I need all the motivation - and humor - I can get, and lots of great ideas here too, things I've been wondering about as my husband and a friend of ours and I get ready to do our first 1/2 and full marathon this fall.

I was really interested in reading about the E.T. marathon, as well as the Memphis night marathon, and info about headlamps and flashlights etc. The...

Training Logs

feeds@yuku.com (WalkingMom) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:26:14 GMT

I was curious what everyone uses to keep track of their walking miles. Right now I am using the training log at Runner's World since I used to run, but I was thinking of switching to mapmywalk.com.

What do you use?

Nike LunarTrainers

feeds@yuku.com (maryram) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:25:16 GMT

thought you all might want to hear about another pair of shoes I bought right before leaving for Ohio last month. Picked them up for only $40 at the Nike Outlet store. Nike LunarTrainers.

I wore them (only the second wear) for my 18 miler on Sunday. I did not tape anything, toes or blister prone areas. All I did to prepare my feet was use LOTS of BodyGlide. I didn't have one blister, even on...

Book Review: Once a Runner

feeds@yuku.com (dmolnar) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:19:10 GMT

I was a little reluctant to review Once a Runner by John L. Parker because it is not a walking book. It is a running book. I could only find one reference to race walking (page 22) and it is not a complimentary reference. So why review it? Because it is an excellent book about our sister sport.

It is a fictitious account of Quenton Cassidy's 1970s quest to run a four-minute mile. Along the way, he undergoes intense training, gets thrown out of college, gains...

Sunglasses

feeds@yuku.com (viksikand) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:50:30 GMT

Any suggestions for walking sunglasses?

Inexpensive small camera?

feeds@yuku.com (pandas39) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:56:49 GMT

I am looking to get a new digital camera and I want one that I would like using when I am out with friends running and walking. It would need to be thin to fit into my fanny pack and take decent fast pictures. The most important thing is a reasonable price like under $150 or less. My camera is old and slow now so it time to get a new one. I am doing a trail race in two weeks and would like to be able to have one by then. It just so confusing on what kind to get. What are you using out there?...

Socks

feeds@yuku.com (Got2walk) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:10:55 GMT

I have an issue with socks. I wear a size 13 shoe, my son wears a size 15. Extra large socks are the only type that really fit very well. Local stores don't carry what I need. I go through a lot of socks. I've tried socks that are advertised for runners and socks with special wicking to keep the moisture away. I finally found some double cushioned socks on the internet from Wrightsocks that I have tried and really like. What type and brand of socks have others found that...

GPS help needed!

feeds@yuku.com (cking1096) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:40:15 GMT

I currently use a HRM when working out, but since I have started walking, I want to get one of the GPS wrist things (OK.. I know nothing about technology) so I know how far I have gone, and if it has lap times, etc. (or whatever else they do).

What do you recommend? I saw some older posts with suggestions, but thought maybe new versions are out there.

Two New Walking Books

feeds@yuku.com (dmolnar) — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:54:50 GMT

Those who enjoy reading walking-related books have two new choices. The first one, Race Walk Clinic - In a Book, was written by Jeff Salvage. The web site is http://www.racewalkclinic.com/Shop/RWCIAB.asp. It offers tips on racewalking techniques, how to identify errors and how to correct them.

The second book is Step By Step: A Pedestrian Memoir by Lawrence Block. I'm not familiar with Lawrence...

Newbie question-To fanny pack or not?

feeds@yuku.com (AnneW) — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:03:56 GMT

Hello all-

I have a newbie question for you experienced walkers. I'm doing my first marathon on the 25th here in LA. I have not been training with a fanny pack, never have, so the idea of wearing one with water does not appeal to me at all. What have you guys done? Do you bring your own water? Do you drink along the way at the stations? I've been watching a few videos from past marathons and none of the elites wear fanny packs which makes me think that there is ample...

Newbie = shoe help (o:

feeds@yuku.com (glazeddonut) — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:32:21 GMT

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie and of course need shoe help.

I'm fairly new to walking, but really hope to train hard and do the Whiterock half marathon this year.
I'm just beginning with some shorter events, the Komen 5k in June, and the ACS Relay For Life in...

something new from Asics

feeds@yuku.com (maryram) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:09:24 GMT
When I went to Luke's Locker on Sunday to get some extra pouches for my fuel belt and pick up some hammer gels (chocolate) to try... I asked the sales people about shorts with pockets across the back, kind of like the race ready shorts.

Asics has some new shorts in men's and women's styles with a zipper pocket in the center and four more, two on each side of the center one. I tried the men's and the women's today because they had some sent over from one of...

Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners

feeds@yuku.com (maryram) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:38:56 GMT
So, I finally read Nancy Clark's book. It was a quick read, but I am sure I will use it for reference in the future. I have already been following most of her nutrition guidelines... eat more healthy foods to lose weight while training. Funny, the caloric guidelines I got from Sparkpeople.com are almost the same as the formula I found in the book. I am eating anywhere from 1700 to 2000 calories per day. I am buring anywhere from 3500 to 5000 calories per week in extra activity. I...