SHOE BUYING TIPS

• Go to specialist running stores. The level of advice and the quality of the shoe available is much greater in comparison to regular shoe shops or department store alternatives.

• Wear the same socks that you intend to run in for a proper fitting.

• Buy your running shoes later on in the day when your foot is at its widest. The human foot tends to expand by a few millimeters and in some people it can expand up to 2cm at the end of the day.

• Get your feet measured every time you buy running shoes.

• Change your running shoes after 350-400 miles as the mid sole and the heel begins to degenerate. The shoes can still be worn for causal wear but are not suitable enough for the pressure of running.

• Make sure you have a finger width of span at your great toe in the box of the shoe. This simple technique will insure that you do not damage your toes while running.

• Do not buy shoes that are too loose or constrictive in width or length.

• Insure you have strong laces for your running shoes. Do not tighten your laces too tightly or too loosely as this can result in a loss of stability and over pronation (foot imbalance).

• CARDINAL SIN - Do not wear new running shoes for a race; always ensure that you run at least 100 miles in them before you run a race or a long run.

- Courtesy: Runner's Rescue

The ROAD & TRACK SPORTS Store, located in Bookfield, Connecticut, officially closed this past winter. I would like to thank all my loyal customers for their support over these many years. I will still direct the Polar Bear Run February 28th & the Moonlight Run 5K June 4th, 2010.

This website will remain active for all race postings and results in the future, and is in the process of being redesigned to more fully accommodate our race timing services.

BUSINESS OWNERS: The contents of Road & Track Sports are for sale. Asking $34,000 for all remaining inventory and fixtures. Please inquire at phone listed above.

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