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Marathons and running races have gained a lot of supporters in the Philippines. Even celebrities and known personalities join in different running events. Marathons have given the runners a chance to experience the fun and excitement while running. And aside from running helps them become physically fit, they can also help other people in need through running since many “run for a cause” has now emerged in the country.

Running, as we all know, is a kind of sport that helps develop stamina. It also helps people in burning fats and have a physically-fit body. Before running was only done in Olympics or whenever there is a race. Now that running has become popular to many Filipinos, running was not only considered as a sport but also a habit.

There are many athletes or even ordinary individuals, who join different marathons, believed that races were always associated with running shoes. This is why most runners have a collection of running shoes. Running shoes may vary to what type of marathon you are in. For example, trail running always require trail running shoes (of course) which have aggressive outsoles for solid traction. These shoes are essentially designed for off-road routes because trail runners often encounter roots, rocks, mud, critter holes and other obstacles during runs. However, it is also advised to use road running shoes when a runner can’t get trail running shoes.   

Road running shoes are designed for pavement and occasional forays onto packed surfaces with slight irregularities (fire roads, nature trails, wood-chip paths). Light and flexible, they're made to cushion or stabilize feet during repetitive strides on hard, even surfaces. There are also other types of running shoes such as cushioning shoes which are good for runners who race in an off-pavement, stability shoes for neutral runners and motion control shoes for runners who exhibit moderate to severe overpronation.

There are lots of running shoes in the market but what matters is how comfortable you are with the shoes you are wearing while running. You can also check these websites to help you find shoes you're surely comfortable with. 

http://runningshoes.com/.