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Ara Bruno
Fitness Guru
Posts: 774
Ara Bruno
Not much to say, I like playing video games and watching/playing sports. I work as a web developer for a small company.
I think when I get into shape I want to become a volunteer firefighter.
Goal: Lose 35lbs before Cardio King
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 20:09
I have a problem with finding running shoes... or shoes in general...
My feet are wide. I usually can only fit into a New Balance 2E or 4E.. those are typically not running shoes.
Does anyone else have this problem.. If so what shoe do you get? What brand etc.? Thanks!
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Another Dave (formerly Release the Hounds)
Fitness Guru
Posts: 249
Another Dave (formerly Release the Hounds)
I'm moving to Asia sometime around May 2008. I refuse to be the stereotypical fat American.
Veni, vidi, vici!
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 20:21
hi ara,
i had the same questions a couple of weeks ago. the good people here helped a lot. there's a thread somewhere that talks about running shoes and has links to resource sites.
i can't stress how important shoes have been to my ability to become a consistent treadmill runner. whenever i've tried to run in the past, i've given up because of ankle and knee pain. it turned out that the pain was due to the lack of proper running shoes. i've since bought some asics for underpronators and have no abnormal joint pain.
you can do some google searches with key words like "find running shoes" and stuff like that for informational articles. i eventually was able to figure out what shoes i needed by the wear patterns on a pair of old sneakers.
perhaps the best place to purchase shoes online is www.zappos.com. they also have helpful sales people when you call that are really knowledgable about running shoes. of course, the best idea is to go to a shoe store that specializes in running shoes, but for rural folk, that's not so do-able. (zappo's has overnight delivery and free, postabe paid return service.)
i also have wide feet. i wear 10.5 EE New Balance. however, after my research, i decided i wanted asics. the first pair i ordered was too small and i returned them. the 11 EEEE is perfect for me.
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Ara Bruno
Fitness Guru
Posts: 774
Ara Bruno
Not much to say, I like playing video games and watching/playing sports. I work as a web developer for a small company.
I think when I get into shape I want to become a volunteer firefighter.
Goal: Lose 35lbs before Cardio King
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 20:27
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Rachael M
The Master
Posts: 2299
Rachael M
I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here.
Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 20:28
OH WOW! What an awesome web site!! Thanks for the link Hounds!! 
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Itadaki Mouse
Fitness Guru
Posts: 813
Itadaki Mouse
"Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that."
-- said the White Queen to Alice in Through the Looking Glass
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 20:33
I love Zappos. If the shoes don't fit, they'll take it back no questions asked. If you don't like it, they'll still take it back -- and they don't charge restocking fees. It really is risk-free shoe shopping.
They also do price matching. I've had them match and beat prices for running shoes I've gotten from them.
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Rob M.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 442
Rob M.
SW: 268 (9/08/08)
GW: 185 (4/08/09)
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 20:34
Great website. I need to get some wider shoes.
I never even knew that they came in alternate widths until recently. How do you measure that if I am not sure what my width would be? I guess I would have to go to a store and ask which width would be appropriate.
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Stacy F
Fitness Guru
Posts: 336
Stacy F
This member has no personal statement yet!
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 21:10
I have had excellant luck with the new ballance 1122
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Jeff Bristow
Fitness Guru
Posts: 280
Jeff Bristow
I am trying to get fit and thin so that I can stop being the 'man that keeps getting fatter' and to help get my triglyceride count down to normal levels.
http://blog.jeffbristow.com
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# Posted: 31 Jan 2008 05:14
Ara I have the same problem. My wife says I have Hobbit feet.  (so maybe my problem is worse)
I will have to check out zappos.com , I hadn't heard of them and have been using a pair of New Balance cross training shoes since I couldn't find any other brand with shoes wide enough for my Hobbit feet.
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Phil Mcly
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 158
Phil Mcly
One Year 19 Lbs lost.
For December 07 to December 08 the job is to lose another 17 lbs.
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Coming up for nearly a year of Traineo. 22 lbs lost, 13 to go!
What a year! I want to thank Traineo and it's members, and my doctors and friends, and gym, and my walking and running training partner -- my dog -- who all have have been a big part of my recovery from a bad case of pneumonia last August, from high blood pressure in May and June, and support through herniated cervical discs in July August and the present.
Somehow, its been possible to keep the faith and keep going through the neck and arm pain, but even on some of those bad pain days, getting the exercise at the gym, on a C25K run, on a bike ride, or in the surf helps make it bearable.
A year ago -- at least sports-wise, for life is altogether another thing -- I was losing my sense of identity as a surfer and windsurfer, gaining a sense of identity as a cyclist, a runner, 9 months later reentering the surf, losing my ability to ride ... things came and went between hospital visits.
At times, all those things were stripped away -- and just to be able to walk down the block was an accomplishment. There were recoveries and sometimes just advil and bullish efforts.
It's good to be back in the surf and on the bike sometimes, neck/shoulder/arm pain notwithstanding.
My thoughts go out to all those Traineo members out there fighting their own health and spiritual battles...you know we are here in this small way.
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# Posted: 31 Jan 2008 05:28
New Balance 1223 running shoes in 2E width.
( I pound them a bit at 202#. I could use a little more cushioning. )
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