Comments on: The Extinction of Cross Trainers http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:58:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: FCITC http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-566 FCITC Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:34:57 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-566 Nicole - I'm totally stoked about reading the articles! Thank you so much for the offer. I've sent you an email. Nicole – I’m totally stoked about reading the articles! Thank you so much for the offer. I’ve sent you an email.

]]> By: Nicole Yoder http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-561 Nicole Yoder Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:19:56 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-561 Oh my gosh! That's a lot of running hazards and ankle sprains! I'm glad to hear your ankles are feeling better in the new shoes. :) Lateral stability is a definite factor for some so I'm happy that you've found a good shoe to help support you during cross-training! I still run shod but in more minimal shoes since all the heel padding tends to change my foot-strike, but I've also been doing barefoot training a couple times a week. I definitely see an improvement in shin splints and achilles pain since beginning barefoot running/training. For me is seems to all be balance, I think shoes and barefoot both have their place! Plus, I love buying new shoes, no matter what kind!! ;) I would love to get you those articles! Since I'm a UCF student I get free access to all of the peer-reviewed journals. I'll copy and paste the articles into a file and email them to ya (so you don't have to pay for access!). What's your email address? :) ~Nicole~ Oh my gosh! That’s a lot of running hazards and ankle sprains! I’m glad to hear your ankles are feeling better in the new shoes. :) Lateral stability is a definite factor for some so I’m happy that you’ve found a good shoe to help support you during cross-training! I still run shod but in more minimal shoes since all the heel padding tends to change my foot-strike, but I’ve also been doing barefoot training a couple times a week. I definitely see an improvement in shin splints and achilles pain since beginning barefoot running/training. For me is seems to all be balance, I think shoes and barefoot both have their place! Plus, I love buying new shoes, no matter what kind!! ;)

I would love to get you those articles! Since I’m a UCF student I get free access to all of the peer-reviewed journals. I’ll copy and paste the articles into a file and email them to ya (so you don’t have to pay for access!). What’s your email address? :)
~Nicole~

]]> By: RunToTheFinish http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-558 RunToTheFinish Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:00:35 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-558 I used to exclusively wear cross trainers for everything...and was shocked to learn how amazing running shoes could be for..well running! I used to exclusively wear cross trainers for everything…and was shocked to learn how amazing running shoes could be for..well running!

]]> By: Robin http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-557 Robin Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:41:10 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-557 I don't even know the last time I had really good quality running shoes. Even worse, I have unbelievably sensitive feet that need to be protected a lot. I don’t even know the last time I had really good quality running shoes. Even worse, I have unbelievably sensitive feet that need to be protected a lot.

]]> By: FCITC http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-556 FCITC Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:03:09 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-556 I know, its ridiculous how much money all these shoes cost! I try to tell myself that if I had a desk job I'd buy various different shoes for different seasons/outfits. I'll have to check out holabird sports. Luckily, the running stores in NYC offer discounts to members of the NYRR. I know, its ridiculous how much money all these shoes cost! I try to tell myself that if I had a desk job I’d buy various different shoes for different seasons/outfits. I’ll have to check out holabird sports. Luckily, the running stores in NYC offer discounts to members of the NYRR.

]]> By: The Candid RD http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-554 The Candid RD Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:52:22 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-554 Yep, I think it's about time I get some new shoes!! Darn it, everything costs money..why can't they be free?! I go online and order my runnin shoes at Holabird Sports.com. They have everything at a cheaper price. Yep, I think it’s about time I get some new shoes!! Darn it, everything costs money..why can’t they be free?! I go online and order my runnin shoes at Holabird Sports.com. They have everything at a cheaper price.

]]> By: FCITC http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-551 FCITC Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:30:52 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-551 Hi Nicole, Thanks for stopping by the blog! I knew it was a matter of time before someone brought up the barefoot running.;) I would love to read some of the peer-reviewed articles. Could you send them my way? I actually am planning on writing about the topic in the near future and they would be extremely helpful. I can attest to the fact that my shoes have not been the cause of my ankle sprains (I've have had so many I can't count). My sprains have been caused, by stepping in holes, running on uneven surfaces (like rocks), tripping, and general klutziness. The sprain I mention in the post was caused by getting carried away on the BOSU and landing on the rim while doing plyometrics. Shoes or no shoes I would have been injured. I can also say that right now shoes with lateral support are what's right for my feet for activities other than running. I can't even tell you how much better my ankles felt last night in the proper shoes! Hi Nicole,

Thanks for stopping by the blog! I knew it was a matter of time before someone brought up the barefoot running.;) I would love to read some of the peer-reviewed articles. Could you send them my way? I actually am planning on writing about the topic in the near future and they would be extremely helpful.

I can attest to the fact that my shoes have not been the cause of my ankle sprains (I’ve have had so many I can’t count). My sprains have been caused, by stepping in holes, running on uneven surfaces (like rocks), tripping, and general klutziness. The sprain I mention in the post was caused by getting carried away on the BOSU and landing on the rim while doing plyometrics. Shoes or no shoes I would have been injured. I can also say that right now shoes with lateral support are what’s right for my feet for activities other than running. I can’t even tell you how much better my ankles felt last night in the proper shoes!

]]> By: Nicole Yoder http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-550 Nicole Yoder Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:49:21 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-550 Your new shoes are super cute!! I love buying new running shoes (and cross-trainers!)! I just wanted to throw my input in on the shoe debate. Lately I've been researching the actual purpose of shoes and most studies (even the creative mind behind the first pair of Nikes) attests to the fact that shoes don't prevent injury, and that isn't their purpose. Shoes actually are the cause of most ankle sprains because your feet are constantly seeking out more solid (not squishy) ground to balance on, but they can't find it the weaker structures of the ankle give and get injured. While shoes can be helpful for people without very big arches, building up the natural structures of the feet is the best way to prevent injury; doing barefoot training or even wearing the Nike Free is a good option. All shoes really do is prevent your brain from sensing pain on impact (which is what the cushioning is for) do to improper running form and such, and to absorb shock at heel impact (because we aren't supposed to land heel toe while running there is the most padding the heel). I am definitely no expert, just thought I'd share what I've learned from all the peer-reviewed research I've been reading. ~Nicole~ Your new shoes are super cute!! I love buying new running shoes (and cross-trainers!)!

I just wanted to throw my input in on the shoe debate. Lately I’ve been researching the actual purpose of shoes and most studies (even the creative mind behind the first pair of Nikes) attests to the fact that shoes don’t prevent injury, and that isn’t their purpose. Shoes actually are the cause of most ankle sprains because your feet are constantly seeking out more solid (not squishy) ground to balance on, but they can’t find it the weaker structures of the ankle give and get injured. While shoes can be helpful for people without very big arches, building up the natural structures of the feet is the best way to prevent injury; doing barefoot training or even wearing the Nike Free is a good option. All shoes really do is prevent your brain from sensing pain on impact (which is what the cushioning is for) do to improper running form and such, and to absorb shock at heel impact (because we aren’t supposed to land heel toe while running there is the most padding the heel). I am definitely no expert, just thought I’d share what I’ve learned from all the peer-reviewed research I’ve been reading.
~Nicole~

]]> By: Nicci@NiftyEats http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-549 Nicci@NiftyEats Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:21:20 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-549 Yea! for new cross trainers. I like the colors and hope you enjoy the shoes. Yea! for new cross trainers. I like the colors and hope you enjoy the shoes.

]]> By: FCITC http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/comment-page-1/#comment-548 FCITC Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:24:41 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/2009/10/05/the-extinction-of-cross-trainers/#comment-548 Joanna - I have lots of recommendations for running shoes, but it depends on what kind of running shoe you need (neutral, stablization, etc). Erica - I'm embarrassed, for not having had cross trainers before. I've been teaching classes since 2002! I taught in them tonight and man could I tell a difference. Love them! Joanna – I have lots of recommendations for running shoes, but it depends on what kind of running shoe you need (neutral, stablization, etc).

Erica – I’m embarrassed, for not having had cross trainers before. I’ve been teaching classes since 2002! I taught in them tonight and man could I tell a difference. Love them!

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