How to Tell if You Need New Running Shoes
There are more indicators to look for in your current running shoes than a putrid smell, in regards to knowing when to obtain new running shoes.
In a recent article from the Huffington Post, Canadian fitness experts Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod discussed signs to look for in your current running shoes to tell if it is indeed time to find a new pair. They stated that the first step is to not just listen to your nose, but to listen to your knees, shins and feet as well. You can further assess this pain to see if it is indeed the shoes that are the problem, by looking at the soles of your current running shoes. Signs such as holes in the sole, uneven soles, or very mendable soles of the shoes are signs that the shoes are not giving you the support that you need. Fitness trackers, such as MapMyRun, include shoe life trackers that can also be helpful in determining the proper time to purchase a new shoe.
If you are still experiencing foot, knee, lower back, or shin pain, here are some stretches you can complete to try and quell the pain:
Calf Wedge Stretch:
Calf Stretch:
Quad Stretch:
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