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Trail Running Shoes |
Question:
I am back running after a prolonged
rest of nearly a year due to the onset
of rheumatoid arthritis. I can do
3-4 miles at a snails pace and am
just getting used to the *stress*
on the body again.
My rheumatologist has cautioned me
no hills and has me taking Plaquenil
daily, he suggested I get trail shoes
for the added ankle support and cushion.
Running is far less stressful on my
affected joints (ankles, shoulders)
than fast walking is. Why is that?
I have no stability/pronation issues
and need a cushioned shoe. I used
to have a pair of men's NB trail shoes,
I want to say 880? or 900? but it's
been years since I bought them. They
were just right for me..and sad to
say I can't find a cushy pair of ANY
shoe now that I like as well. They
all feel under padded and thin..if
that makes sense.
Any advice? I plan on running my usual
3-4 miles with maybe one longer run
eventually of 8 or so I used to run
8 miles in a little under an hour
with no strain.
Answer:
Do you do any on the treadmill, or
is that not your thing? It's obviously
easier on the joints - perhaps you
could supplement a little at least
to help the building back period.
I'd forget about trail shoes and go
for a regular cushion shoe. Asics
Nimbus/Cumulus would be a good place
to start. Both are cushy-cushion shoes.
The Nimbus is cushier and heavier.
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