Originally Posted by
santiago
Before I started running I did take the time to go to a local runner's store to get fitted for shoes. The store I went to had a short track of about 20m and the sales guy had me run several times. It turns out I over-pronate and ended up picking a pair of Saucony shoes. I think they were about $120-130 CAD.
I have a HRM but didn't really use it for running. I used it today and for today's 4.9 km run my heart rate averaged 178 with a peak of 182. This is normal for me as my heart rate zooms up for all activities I do. Today's run was actually slightly better than the average with a pace of 4'42"/km but I was short 100m from completing a full 5k.
I only used mine when training for my first race, Just wanting to see where I was at. Once I realized I wasn't gonna die from a heart attack, that was the last I used it. But it was liberating to know I was In good enough shape to push. That's why I asked If you used one. I never used mine again but it was a godsend for boosting confidence.