Do you have sole? No. I am not talking about the kind that gives you rhythm. I mean do you have enough sole on the bottom of your running shoes? If you don't, you are headed for an injury.
Because your body absorbs a force about three times its weight when you run, you need to cushion each step. The extra cushion reduces your chances of pulling a muscle or breaking a bone. How do you do it? You do it by purchasing a running shoe with an adequate outer, inner and middle sole.
Yes. Running shoes are created with three soles. The outsole is the bottom one that touches the ground. The midsole is the cushiony pad just above the outsole. And the insole is the removable sole that your foot rests on. All of these soles play a special role in protecting your feet. All together, they should be at least an inch. If not, your foot won't be adequately protected when you run. The best way to find a shoe that fits this bill is to bring a ruler with you when you go shopping at the store.
You can keep a mini ruler in your pocket or purse as you shop. Pull it out in order to check the height of the entire soles of potential new running shoes. Also, don't bypass any running shoe with extra gel or shock absorption in it. They will give you a little more support. Most of them are truly equal in their benefit. Therefore, don't worry about paying more for one with a fancy name or design.
So again - I ask - do you have sole? Check out the shoes you run in every day. They will help you answer this question honestly.
