It Starts with 1 step: The Right Shoe Makes All the Difference

Shoes. Shoes. Shoes.

When you're a runner, finding a good pair of shoes is one of the keys to success. You have to find a pair that suits your running style and fits your feet perfectly. They have to mold to you. The wrong pair of shoes can cause major bodily issues including plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries, or flaring of sciatica.

But the right pair of shoes can change your life! (Just ask Cinderella)

When I first started my running journey I had trouble finding a good pair of shoes. Every pair I tried were too heavy or didn't have enough support. I struck gold though when I received a pair of New Balance 880s. My job allows me to work with many awesome groups that host their meetings and conventions. New Balance decided to host one of their many meetings with us and was gracious enough to provide a pair of top of the line running shoes for employees that would be interacting with them during their visit. After wearing these 880s for a week of being on my feet at work, I fell in love!

These were the first pair of sneakers that I actually felt comfortable in. They had everything I had been searching for!

Comfort. Cushion. Design.

They were generous enough to allow the employees to keep the shoes. It was great to be able to take those babies for a run.

My first big run in them was the Peachtree. For the first time my feet didn't hurt and my knees didn't ache. It was amazing to feel weightless and pain free.

Now that I've put them through the ringer, I was in search of another pair that made me feel the same. In my new quest I found another pair of New Balance that I love just as much! The Fresh Foam!