- If you know by now that you're fully committed to running this fall, you probably want to invest in a pair of good running shoes (if you haven't already)
- Our recommendation is to check out Second Sole (in Lakewood), and mention that the Avon Lake Cross Country coaching staff sent you there (and that you'll be running on the team this season)
- In seasons' past they've given a 15% off discount
- Their website can be found here: SECOND SOLE
- They are also good at analyzing runners' walking gaits and then providing the proper shoe...this will also hopefully cut down on potential injuries this season
- This should be your every day running shoes that you'll be training in, spikes will only be worn at meets
Here's information about spikes:
- Spikes are NOT necessary, but they are recommended
- We will be running a lot of early-morning races and the grass will be wet and slippery...spikes will help with traction (they'll also help at Cuyahoga Valley)
- You will want CROSS COUNTRY (3/8-inch) spikes...not track spikes (save the shoes for the spring and you can switch out the spikes for quarter-inch spikes)
- I'm sure there are other sites you can find for spikes, but I've gotten spikes at eastbay.com
Parents:
- If you no longer need running shoes because an older runner in your family outgrew his or her shoes, or if your child on this team no longer needs his/her shoes at the end of this season, we'll take them...we've had parents donate shoes and we've got some for kids who may need them. THANK YOU to all who donated in the past!
- If you NEED shoes please let me know, the ones we have only been used for a season or two and they are still in great shape (especially the spikes)...feel free to contact me via REMIND or email me at rob.rocco@avonlakecityschools.org
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