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Choosing Your Running Shoes

January 5, 2012May 1, 2004 by Runner's Resource

Unless you’re one of the few crazy people that go running in completely bare feet, you’re going to need running shoes. Good running shoes are going to be your most important purchase as a runner. The VERY FIRST STEP for you should be to get fitted for a good pair of running shoes by an … Read more

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