I recently started to run as a competitive sport. My first race in my life went very badly especially for my feet. I had not trained or run races before so I did not know I needed to wear proper clothing. The day after the race, the soles of my feet hurt a lot, and some days later I even got blisters. It was hard for me to run or even walk for some days after the race; that is why I want to help you know what to wear, whether you run or walk.
The first thing I did was tell my friends because they might know what to do because they had been practicing sports for some time already. They told me the problem was probably the shoes I wore. I then went to get new shoes and that solved the problem. This brings me to my first point. Whether you run or walk. Either for fun, sport, or to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you need to dress properly.
It could even save your life, running from someone who wants to assault you or from you neighborhood dog. The last chapter of Lord of the Flies, “Cry of The Hunters,” demonstrates how running can be crucial during an assault. In Lord of the Flies Ralph runs for his life. Ralph tries to hide and is running from the other kids because he is, ironically, hunted. The kids in this story crash onto a deserted island, without adults, and most of them become savages. The island is set on fire by the others who are trying to “smoke him out.” He tries to hide, but when they get near, he runs, “racing trough the forest toward the open beach.” In the end they all get saved when Ralph runs into a naval officer who rescues them.
As you can see, running can even be useful when running for your life, so you need to dress properly. First, wear the right shoes. This is the most important thing to consider. The shoe you choose should be the size of your foot; consider the arch of your foot and your gait (whether you’re a pronator or a heavy heal striker, etc.). The best way to figure out your gait is by taking the “wet test.” First stick your foot in water, and then put it on a blank paper. This will give you your foot “profile.” Go to your local specialized retailer and the salesperson will be able to help you pick the type of shoe you will need with the imprint of your gait.
Runners don’t give much attention to their socks. Our attention is focused on the shoes we wear; do they cushion, do they fit, do they cause blisters. We should also be asking the same question of our socks. Like all clothing that your wear next to your skin, you should avoid one-hundred percent cotton. Most athletic socks are acrylic or cotton-acrylic. Acrylic is typically a combination of polypro, CoolMax, or nylon. The chief idea is to find a combination that effectively wicks moisture away from your skin. It is particularly important, since it is moisture and friction that cause blisters.
When choosing your shorts, try to avoid heavy fabrics, along with shorts that are so loose that they may irritate your inner thighs as the miles stack up. It will hurt, trust me. Try to get shorts that are made of Supplex nylon. It is soft, light, and fast drying; best of all, they usually have an inner CoolMax contour to help wick away moisture from the skin.
If you don’t want to be reminded how hot or cold it is, don’t get yourself a cotton singlet. Don’t get me wrong, cotton shirts are soft, comfortable, and they breathe, but when they get wet with sweat, the cotton swells and is very uncomfortable (on cold days it makes you chill quicker). For a much more comfortable run, try one of the lightweight synthetics designed to wick moisture away from your skin and allow it to evaporate quickly. These synthetics are soft and non-abrasive, and are often ventilating mesh or more tightly woven fabric. CoolMax or DuPont are probably the well known kinds of these fabrics, but Nike has a similar product named DriFit. When choosing winter tops, Corium by Asics is the most recommended. It stands up to the drier, although it can become rather fragrant with use, although less than polypro. On mild days this alone is enough. On cooler days, it’s a good idea to wear another layer of absorbent material (cotton or wool, for example) to draw away moisture and trap warmth between the layers.
I hope this advice helps, and good luck if you decide to run a race. Now you can lace up your shoes and go for it.
The first thing I did was tell my friends because they might know what to do because they had been practicing sports for some time already. They told me the problem was probably the shoes I wore. I then went to get new shoes and that solved the problem. This brings me to my first point. Whether you run or walk. Either for fun, sport, or to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you need to dress properly.
It could even save your life, running from someone who wants to assault you or from you neighborhood dog. The last chapter of Lord of the Flies, “Cry of The Hunters,” demonstrates how running can be crucial during an assault. In Lord of the Flies Ralph runs for his life. Ralph tries to hide and is running from the other kids because he is, ironically, hunted. The kids in this story crash onto a deserted island, without adults, and most of them become savages. The island is set on fire by the others who are trying to “smoke him out.” He tries to hide, but when they get near, he runs, “racing trough the forest toward the open beach.” In the end they all get saved when Ralph runs into a naval officer who rescues them.
As you can see, running can even be useful when running for your life, so you need to dress properly. First, wear the right shoes. This is the most important thing to consider. The shoe you choose should be the size of your foot; consider the arch of your foot and your gait (whether you’re a pronator or a heavy heal striker, etc.). The best way to figure out your gait is by taking the “wet test.” First stick your foot in water, and then put it on a blank paper. This will give you your foot “profile.” Go to your local specialized retailer and the salesperson will be able to help you pick the type of shoe you will need with the imprint of your gait.
Runners don’t give much attention to their socks. Our attention is focused on the shoes we wear; do they cushion, do they fit, do they cause blisters. We should also be asking the same question of our socks. Like all clothing that your wear next to your skin, you should avoid one-hundred percent cotton. Most athletic socks are acrylic or cotton-acrylic. Acrylic is typically a combination of polypro, CoolMax, or nylon. The chief idea is to find a combination that effectively wicks moisture away from your skin. It is particularly important, since it is moisture and friction that cause blisters.
When choosing your shorts, try to avoid heavy fabrics, along with shorts that are so loose that they may irritate your inner thighs as the miles stack up. It will hurt, trust me. Try to get shorts that are made of Supplex nylon. It is soft, light, and fast drying; best of all, they usually have an inner CoolMax contour to help wick away moisture from the skin.
If you don’t want to be reminded how hot or cold it is, don’t get yourself a cotton singlet. Don’t get me wrong, cotton shirts are soft, comfortable, and they breathe, but when they get wet with sweat, the cotton swells and is very uncomfortable (on cold days it makes you chill quicker). For a much more comfortable run, try one of the lightweight synthetics designed to wick moisture away from your skin and allow it to evaporate quickly. These synthetics are soft and non-abrasive, and are often ventilating mesh or more tightly woven fabric. CoolMax or DuPont are probably the well known kinds of these fabrics, but Nike has a similar product named DriFit. When choosing winter tops, Corium by Asics is the most recommended. It stands up to the drier, although it can become rather fragrant with use, although less than polypro. On mild days this alone is enough. On cooler days, it’s a good idea to wear another layer of absorbent material (cotton or wool, for example) to draw away moisture and trap warmth between the layers.
I hope this advice helps, and good luck if you decide to run a race. Now you can lace up your shoes and go for it.
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