Nothing like a new pair of running shoes

There is something to be said about getting a new pair of running shoes.

For several years now I have been a fan of Brooks running shoes. I like the construction if their shoes and the fit it provides. I have tried other name brands, but Brooks has been the best for me. Specifically, I have been running in the Glycerin 8 model. Yes, I know I am a few versions behind as the 10's are out, but the 8's have worked well for me.

A couple of years ago after wearing my first pair, I developed pain in my right arch. Little did I know at the time, but this was the indicator that it was time to replace my shoes. Since then, I started to track the mileage I was putting on each pair and I know that at 230-250 miles, it is time to replace them. At 6'-4", I am tall for a runner and do not get as much mileage out of shoes as I would like to. That is fine with me because I know when it is time to get a new pair.

As the time drew near to replace my current pair of Brooks Glycerin's, I started to research what other types of Brooks shoes would work for me as a neutral runner. For the first time, I tried Brooks Shoe Advisor on their website and this is a great tool. You are asked a few basic questions and then you need to provide what type of pronation you have. If you are unsure, the Shoe Advisor provides some easy steps to help you make the right choice. When you have imputed all of the necessary information, you are provided with 5 shoe recommendations that are best for you. For me, the winner is actually the Ghost 5, with my old standby the Glycerin coming in 3rd.

So, I decided to go with the recommendation and went with the Ghost 5. The shoes feel great and a little lighter than my Glycerin's. Today I went on my first run in the shoes covering 6.1 miles and they felt awesome!

I was toying with going with the Pure Cadence, one of the new minimalists shoes from Brooks, but I was unsure of how that might feel after several years running in a traditional style shoe. I even called Brooks customer service to speak with a specialists on my dilemma on what shoe to go with. Decided to stick with the traditional style shoe for now and one day I will work towards trying the Pure line of shoes.

Thank you Brooks for continuing to provide great customer care and products. Looking forward to pounding the pavement in my new Ghost 5's, especially in just 2 weeks from today at the 20th Anniversary Disney Marathon.