217147 1436 Sports & Fitness Running Running Shoes and Equipment true Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:02:51 -0700 /system/videos/6/11/02/24/240211.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, fitness, running, run, jog, jogging, track, buy, buying, shop, shopping, shoes, trail, trail-running How To Buy Trail Running Shoes http://www.howcast.com/videos/217147-How-To-Buy-Trail-Running-Shoes http://www.howcast.com/videos/217147-How-To-Buy-Trail-Running-Shoes/edit approved 93 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217147"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217147" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 1 CinemaSlam http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217147/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 973 false false false 81508 0 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217147/18.jpg Figure out where you’ll normally run Figure out what type of terrain you want to cover most often. You will be picking a shoe based on this, so don’t rush your decision.

]]> 81509 1 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217147/25.jpg Pick shoes with a good grip for groomed trails For groomed trails in a park or a packed fire road, select a shoe with good grip, plush cushioning, and a wide, stable tread. These types of shoes will resemble standard running shoes.

]]> 81510 2 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217147/36.jpg Pick a shoe with protection for rocky trails Pick a shoe with solid toe and heel protection if rocky trails and boulders are more your style. This type of shoe should have a hard plastic shank underfoot and a tread that looks like it was taken from a hiking boot.

]]> 81511 3 48 Tip For running up and down mountains, consider a trail runner with a high ankle – almost like a basketball shoe – for added support.

]]> 81512 4 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217147/55.jpg Pick a waterproof shoe For galloping through mud, rain, snow, and muck, pick a shoe with a waterproof/breathable liner, a stiff sole, and a tread with widely spaced lugs.

]]> 81513 5 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217147/64.jpg Pick a shoe with plenty of ventilation If you’l be running in hot desert areas, slip on a shoe with plenty of ventilation to help keep your feet cool.

]]> 81514 6 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217147/70.jpg Make sure it fits snugly Whichever shoe you pick, make sure it fits snugly in the heel and around the toes. Try on several sizes while wearing your trail running socks. Something too small will be uncomfortable and something too large will lead to awful blisters.

]]> 81515 7 83 Fact Every year there is a mountain marathon run along the Inca Trail in Peru, which winds its way to Machu Picchu.

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