Newbie Question: getting started, and walking?

[Starfish]

One of the lessons I learned from rock climbing is that it's OK to get scared but that you can't let the fear control you and stop you from reaching your goals.

I couldn't agree more. I currently have a small coaching & workshop practice, and it is called Do What You Fear! On my cards, along with that title and logo, is the tagline: Do What You Fear! Just don't do it alone.

That is why I love you women on these forums. Such great community for support. Thanks to you all!

[teigyr]

In Seattle, there's a Roadrunner Sports now, it's by Greenlake. I haven't gone inside the store but it looks fairly comprehensive. I used to go to the one in San Diego, Calif (they also have a website) and the people were so great! The selection is incredible, the salespeople know a lot about foot problems and running, and you try out the shoes outside and on treadmills. I went from having very challenged feet to being able to run again. Anyway, I can't guarantee the one up here is as great as the one in California but it's worth a try.

[Starfish]

In Seattle, there's a Roadrunner Sports now, it's by Greenlake.

Thanks...I think I know where that is...used to be called something else.