Wet Shoes?
If your shoes get wet from running in the rain or running on a very humid day, simply take out the inserts and stuff them full of newspaper. The paper will suck the moisture away from the shoes and dry them out.
Coach’s Corner
WOW!!! Despite the cold and rainy conditions, the Marathon Charity Partners had a very successful training run last Saturday. Over 70 people attended an inspirational and informative opening session and then enjoyed a beautiful run on the Capital Cresent Trail followed by delicious refreshments from our charity host Asha for Education. If that wasn’t enough, RnJ Sports hosted an equipment seminar to show us all of the awesome available running gear along with advice on the best products available. Don’t forget to check the training schedule as we rotate among different locations each Saturday.
Please join us this Saturday as we run on my favorite running venue, the C&O Canal Towpath from Carderock, MD.
Coach Nick
Coach’s Tip - Shoes
Unlike most trendy American activities, running does not require much expensive stuff -- equipment, facilities, wardrobe. But, to improve performance and prevent injuries, you must have one thing -- a good pair of running shoes. These are not "sneakers" or the $19 pair of athletic shoes you’ll find on the shelf at a big box outlet. So, what IS that elusive perfect shoe?
The perfect shoe is . . . the one that is best for you. (Sorry, perfection never has a simple answer!) It depends on your size, your weight, your stride, how fast you run, how far you run and how often. The most important thing, however, is the shape of your foot. The best advice anyone can give you is -- go to a top-notch running shoe store and get fitted by an expert. Most such stores have very knowledgeable and experienced runners who can help you choose the right shoe for you. A starting point is the list we developed of all the running specialty stores in the DC area (that we know about). Check it out at the Run For Kids website for a list of area stores.
Make sure you try out the shoes when you’re there in the store: run in them. Whether it’s around the store or outside, you’ll feel differences in the shoe you can’t feel just by standing or walking in them.
And check out the article from Runner’s World on shoes that is Chapter 2 of the MCP Training Manual.
Don’t Forget to RSVP
A different MCP charity hosts the training run each week and they need to ensure that sufficient refeshments and course support are available. PLEASE don’t forget to RSVP EACH WEEK on the MCP Reservation Page. Thanks!!
Questions?
If you have any questions, please send email to
MCP Coaches and one of the coaches will contact
you by phone or email. We were all beginners once, and there is no such
thing as a dumb question. If there is any part of the training program
over the next six months that is unclear to you, please ask. Our goal
is to make your training as rewarding as possible, and to prepare you
in body, mind and spirit for your race this fall.
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