Any runners out there?

[PainSoFamiliar]

Just wondering.
Personally starting to get into running as Marine Corps bootcamp is only 5 months away. Also, what are your personal favorite shoes to run in?

 

[Nix]

Find a really good running store. They can help you find a shoe that works with your body. Your feet probably strike differently than the next person.

We have a small professional runners chain here called Fleet Feet. They will even put you on a treadmill in the store and do a free gait analysis to see if you pronate or supinate your feet.

The new trend seems to be ultralight shoes. I used to run competitively and I always preferred a very heavy very well cushioned training shoe. That way I didn't get as beat up and my race flats felt wicked light. New shoes need to be broken in. If you're just starting out do a couple miles a day for a week until you, and your shoes, start to get used to it.

Previous & still favorite trainer: Nike Air Max 95' ($140-ish, MANY colors available, Big chains like FinishLine carry them usually)

You want the ones with the separate air chambers, not the whole long footbed.


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A bit heavy but massively cushioned shoe. You can still buy this shoe as it has become a fashion item in new colors every season. I think it's a great shoe and I never had issues running 60+ miles a week. The only downside to this shoe was that I would kill a pair fairly quickly. I always seemed to flatten an airbag every three months or so. BUT.... I had no back, knee, or hip issues so I felt the high price was justified.


Current trainer: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12 ($120-ish)

This is more of a support type shoe and is getting towards that ultralight feeling shoe. I don't run as much and I don't race often anymore. Fleet feet does not carry Nike so I decided to try a pair of these. So far so good but it's winter and im on the treadmill so I don't know how they are going to be once I can actually be out and hit the pavement in them. The treadmill has a fairly cushioned belt so body stress will be different in a couple months when I'm outside.


Race flats - You don't need em' unless you race... a lot. Totally personal preference and fit. Mine destroyed my feet but I won a lot so I dealt with it. Usually run pins for road courses and 3/8" spikes for cross country/trail courses. I always ran some type of spike even when everyone else was running in a waffle or blanks. I liked the extra grip and the intimidation factor. "Clicking" up on someone across a road gap makes them check their shoulder.



Training: If you're unsure of your mile pace try and get up to around 45-60 min of continuous running where you are working 75% of your max. Should be a good training interval. 7-8 min/mile is pretty decent if you really want to get in shape. A local high school track is a good place to start out and get an idea for pacing. 4 times around the inside lane is just about a mile. Time yourself and you can get an idea for how fast you are going and what feels decent/strenuous. 5 miles is a decent training run.

 

[Monk]

If you want to keep up running in boot camp, buy some BOOTS. They aren't going to run you in track shoes. Also might want to get a back pack and build up the load you're carrying, good thing you're starting on this early..... work on pull ups and push ups as well...... And look in the mirror and call yourself names

Good luck..... Thank you for your service .........

 

[FAPPY]

im military and i'll do anywhere from 10-15 miles a week. not bc i want to but bc i have to . i believe the marine pt test is like 3 miles but of course you're gonna want to train for more. saucony and asics are a good running shoe. like nix said, find a store that specializes in running/cross training, they'll be able to hook you up.

 

[Monk]

im military and i'll do anywhere from 10-15 miles a week. not bc i want to but bc i have to . i believe the marine pt test is like 3 miles but of course you're gonna want to train for more. saucony and asics are a good running shoe. like nix said, find a store that specializes in running/cross training, they'll be able to hook you up.

Don't they run you in boots any more?

 

[FAPPY]

im sure they do but all the ones i see during PT hours wear running shoes. but then again im army, dont know too much about the corp other than what i see here on post.

 

[PainSoFamiliar]

If you want to keep up running in boot camp, buy some BOOTS. They aren't going to run you in track shoes. Also might want to get a back pack and build up the load you're carrying, good thing you're starting on this early..... work on pull ups and push ups as well...... And look in the mirror and call yourself names

Good luck..... Thank you for your service .........

They definitely dont run you in boots. Running shoes are issued. I am currently at 20 pullups, 105situps in 2 mins, and 7 min mile.
Just need to get my 3 mile down to 18 for a perfect score!

 

[Monk]

I'm not questioning you, just want that known from the start........
I'm old school, went though 12 weeks Navy boot camp(1962) , and we ran in boots, which made since to me as that's what we wore most of the time anyway.
I just don't picture the Marines out for a run with full equipment(backpacks;radios;ammo;etc) running/marching in tennis shoes, 1st good mud hole and they're gone.

Also training in TS is lighter than boots, if nothing else maybe a one or two pound ankle wt. might help for training.......... I would hope someone from the Marines on here can correct me if I'm wrong.

Are you going though basic on the left or right coast? Wondering due to climate diff's , sounds like you'll be starting in July.

 

[PainSoFamiliar]

I'm not questioning you, just want that known from the start........
I'm old school, went though 12 weeks Navy boot camp(1962) , and we ran in boots, which made since to me as that's what we wore most of the time anyway.
I just don't picture the Marines out for a run with full equipment(backpacks;radios;ammo;etc) running/marching in tennis shoes, 1st good mud hole and they're gone.

Also training in TS is lighter than boots, if nothing else maybe a one or two pound ankle wt. might help for training.......... I would hope someone from the Marines on here can correct me if I'm wrong.

Are you going though basic on the left or right coast? Wondering due to climate diff's , sounds like you'll be starting in July.

Usually PT sessions are done with running shoes and pt gear. Uniform is worn the rest of the time. I dont have a problem running in combat boots anyways, for some reason they feel amazing to run in. I'm also going through bootcamp right here in San Diego.