The right shoes for running

Runners should have two pairs of shoes to change

12/07/2013

Athletes should pay attention when buying footwear that the shoe gives the foot stability and does not complain, explains Professor Ingo Froböse of the Center for Health of the German Sport University Cologne opposite the news agency „dpa“.

Shoes should have a pliable sole
The expert also advises a flexible sole, which should yield especially in the area of ​​the forefoot. Damping the shoe is also important, but it should not be so strong that it affects the natural movement of the runner. In some people, depending on the type of run, a pronation support makes sense.

If you train several times a week, you should have at least two pairs of running shoes to change, explains Froböse. Because the shoe needs a regeneration time of at least 48 hours like humans. When noticeable decrease in the running quality of the shoe, a new pair should be purchased. „Often you only notice that when you wear a new shoe on your foot“, Froböse reports to the news agency. Depending on the weight of the runner is no later than 500 to 800 kilometers time for a new pair of running shoes. It is important to buy the new shoe in the evening, as the foot spreads while jogging but also during the day.

Watch for adequate load while running
Running is healthy - but only if your own physical limits are respected. As early as 2011, a study commissioned by the health insurance company AOK showed that exaggerated physical exertion during walking can nullify the supposed benefits of physical activity.

On the one hand, incorrect footwear can lead to joint damage. On the other hand, other possible health impairments are also discussed in the meantime. Regular overstrain can trigger severe fatigue, fatigue and fatigue. As a result, muscular problems and cardiovascular problems occur. Runners should therefore always exercise within their physical limits. Anyone who has problems during or after running, should always be examined by a doctor. Often the symptoms disappear by changing the training plan. (Ag)

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