Exercise! Love it or hate it, let's motivate each other to just DO IT!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 11-16-2010, 02:08 PM   #1  
Starting again Jan. 2013
Thread Starter
 
gvntofly's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NW Indiana
Posts: 118

S/C/G: 223/see ticker/145

Height: 5'5"

Default ? for the Triathletes

I am currently training for my first 5K. I will be getting new running shoes in a month or so. I want to do Triathlons. I already love swimming and cycling, it's the running that I need to learn to love!! So far so good!

My question is when I buy my new running shoes, should I get Triathlon running shoes so that I can get used to them right from the start? Or should I just get regular running shoes?

I know that I am going to fall in love once I do my first Triathlon! I get excited thinking about it and look forward to my training workouts each day!
gvntofly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2010, 05:29 PM   #2  
Senior Member
 
RunnerChemist's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 161

S/C/G: (HW=174)154/ticker/125

Height: 5'1"

Default

Try them both and see what it feels like to run in them. Chose the best one for your price range. I personally don't find a big difference between the two kinds of shoes and I just go with what feels good on my feet.
RunnerChemist is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2010, 07:34 PM   #3  
Starting again Jan. 2013
Thread Starter
 
gvntofly's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NW Indiana
Posts: 118

S/C/G: 223/see ticker/145

Height: 5'5"

Default

Thanks!
gvntofly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-25-2010, 09:40 PM   #4  
Ironman in Training
 
Idealmuse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1,780

S/C/G: 302/205/150

Height: 5'5

Default

Majority of triathletes just use running shoes. You probably only want Tri racing flats when you've moved on to longer races where you're worried about really quick transitions. You can always put on elastic laces on your regular running shoe which makes slipping them on and off quick.

Just make sure you get fitted for proper shoes that's the important part.
Idealmuse is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Related Topics
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Operation 5-10 (or more) for the summer! paperclippy Living Maintenance 398 09-03-2010 03:13 PM
Worldly Chicks play in the Ontario leaves for October Madcat Support Groups 307 11-02-2007 09:22 AM
The Return of the Triathlon (LONG!) Goddess Jessica 100 lb. Club 20 10-03-2007 08:54 AM
The Worldly Chicks are celebrating a "Joy"ous June happy2bme Support Groups 245 07-01-2007 08:01 AM



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:14 PM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.