Sumo Wrestler Becomes Marathon Runner

Kelly Gneiting is a Sumo Wrestler and with his size, he fits right in.  However, he is now seeking the LA Marathon and becoming the heaviest man to ever do so.  If he does, he says he will be sending a message to a society obsessed with being thin. “Big people,” he says, “can do the unimaginable.”

He slowly jogs up hills on the Navajo reservation in northeastern Arizona where he calls home.  He weighs 405 pounds and is not embarrassed by an ounce of it as trucks drive by and almost hit him as his shoulders are so broad.  “With what I’m facing,” he says, “I have to prove to myself I can do this.”

How To Buy Running Shoes

Ever go to the store and get lost on which running shoes to buy?  Don’t worry, we do to.  Here are some tips to help you buy the right running shoes so they do more than just fit, they help you without hurting.

Here are some tips to help you buy the right shoe:
Buy your shoes late in the day
Wear the socks you will wear while you have the shoes on
Stand up to measure the size
Buy a half-size up
Give yourself a thumbnail length between the shoe and big toe
Get comfortable shoes, they will need to be broken in but should feel good
Don’t buy for price, just because they are expensive doesn’t mean they are the best
When running, if you notice a hot spot, stop – could be the sign of a blister

 Take these into consideration when buying running shoes.  Another helpful tip, go see your doctor to learn about the type of foot you have.  This will make running more enjoyable.