Running advice

Hey y'all crazies! I added my first post without perusing any other posts, so I thought I'd add this one, some advice for running. I know, I know, who wants to take running advice from some fat bald dude. Well, I did once run a mile in 5:30, so if you can beat that you can disregard. Also I used to routinely run 5 miles in under 35 minutes. So I know a little. First of all, the secret to running success is in a good pair of RUNNING shoes. Not cross-trainers, or basketball shoes, or even those nifty boat shoes that look so stylish with khakis and a polo shirt. And, sad to say, name brands are pretty much the best. New Balance, I've heard, are awesome. I'm a Nike guy. Try to go to a good sporting goods store, and talk to the salesman. They sometimes know just a little bit more than "Those look cool". Another thing you could do is go to your local university or a sports medicine place and ask them to help you pick out a good shoe. Some people have different arches and turns of foot. Me, I'm a Nike man. Been wearing Nikes so long I should get a sponsorship deal. I have two different pairs of running shoes, one for road runs and another for back-country running. Another piece of advice is going to be somewhat difficult for you Atkins' lovers. Eat carbs. They will give you the energy to go 5 miles instead of 2. Pasta is awesome! I used to try and eat pasta before a PT test so that I would have good lasting energy to burn. The last piece of advice is something the drill sergeants used to hound us about every minute of every day. DRINK WATER!!! Water is the best hydrating source, and will really help if you're cramping. It flushes out those nasty lactic acids that like to sit in your muscles. And, if you're running right, you're losing water anyway, so make sure you hydrate well. Alright enough for now! RUN ON!