Thankfully, not only is it possible to get a pair of good running shoes for cheap but spending more money on the latest running shoes with all the fancy technological advancements could actually be a waste of your cash.

A new book has just been published by a man by the name of Christopher McDougall who is a former war correspondent and self proclaimed running fanatic. Christopher argues that the number of injuries for runners is actually increasing and that the blame can be placed a the door of the running shoes we are training in.

Running Shoes

Human beings are really designed to run barefoot but because we have become so used to wearing some sort of protection on our feet it would now be dangerous to run in this manner. The best answer may be not to worry too much about what are the best running shoes for treadmill running or even outdoor running for that matter. Just make sure you get a pair of running shoes which are comfortable and which don’t have any fancy technologies which will probably do you no good at best and will boost the price tag considerably.

The most important thing when thinking about the best running shoes is the age and condition of the trainer. Research shows that for maximum safety your running shoes should be changes every 500-1000 miles depending on your body weight and the surfaces you run on.

What Shoes Do I Wear On The Treadmill?

Having said all that I’ve got to say that I still think there can be a world of difference between the running shoes out there when used on a treadmill and I’m not sure it just down to getting one that fits, although that is obviously of paramount importance. But everyone who has done amount of treadmill running will have their own favorite trainer from a favorite manufacturer. I’ve got to say that I’ve always had a soft spot for Asics, believing that they are more comfortable than anything else on the market, priced reasonably and I think they look cool. At the moment I’m running in ASICS Gel Cumulus 10 which I find to be super comfortable and easy on the knees. What’s your favorite runner?

Many of us are unfortunate enough to live in climes where the weather during the winter months makes the prospect of venturing out into the cold a most unpleasant thought. With the ability to pick up cheap treadmills from a variety of sources having increased over the last few years purchasing such a device for your home fitness gym is within reach even for those on a modest income.

Whether you want to stay out of the cold, the wind and the rain or you just like the convenience of getting your exercise on the comfort of your own home there are a wide variety of exercise machines to choose from. Why would we opt to purchase a treadmill rather than a stationary exercise bike or an elliptical trainer?

For people who run for fun or in competition its important to practice the range of movement which we want to excel at. If you are to replace your outdoor running with an exercise routine which consists only of sessions on exercise bikes, elliptical trainers or resistance training you will lose some of the conditioning that you require for your running.

Outdoor Running

In days gone by it was possible for retailers to charge as much as they wanted for their exercise equipment due to the fact that there was rarely any competition in the local area. Today of course we have the Internet to thank for the fact that we can now compare prices from hundreds of exercise equipment retailers before making a decision. With a little research we can now find the best cheap treadmills money can buy without leaving our home.