age is really just a number

The list is helpful if you know what kind of running shoes are best for you. Here are some specific recommendations from my favorite shoe line.

I personally run in the Brooks Transcend 6 currently. I’ve always been a fan of their moderate stability but cloud-like feeling right out of the box. I am a moderate over-pronator due to having a very flexible foot type. These shoes are built to last and as you can see in my pile of shoes, I had 12 pairs of them before the closet purge.

My daughter Caitlin (the college runner) likes the versatility of the fan favorite Brooks Adrenaline. A light stability shoe made for just about everyone. This really is the GTS which stands for Go To Shoe! It fits the majority of people and has a guide rail system that gives you stability when and where you need it but doesn’t over compensate.

And just for family completeness, my 78-year-old Mom loves the incredibly responsive Brooks Ghost. It comes in lots of fun colors, even all black. It is an awesome neutral shoe for light runners, a woman with high arches and definitely walkers. Very cushioned and durable.

If you are a heavier runner with a relatively flat foot, you want to try the Brooks Ariel. It’s a motion control shoe meant for pounding the pavement. Many of my patients completely cure their shin splints by just switching to the Ariel.

Run Happy! And be fabulous!!