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[laurenopp]

I'm running the Seoul Marathon for the first time in March and I'm wondering if anybody has any information about where to find specialty running stores in Seoul. I need some expers to fit my feet with shoes.

[hogwonguy1979]

nike store in itaewon has some foreign sizes as does the new balance store

this group is pretty good if you are interested in a training group

http://www.seoulflyers.com/

thinking about doing it myself, i did a half in oct and started training about 4 weeks ago for this one but lost 2 weeks due to a minor injury

[youtuber]

What is it about marathons? I mean, they are not fun. Lots of people have done it. It's not good for your body.

Especially a lot of accounting types and the not-so-athletic seem to get hooked on marathons in their adult lives.

Ah well, better than sittin on the couch I guess.

[imakemyselflaugh]

I ran the Seoul marathon last year... I always buy shoes at Asics. They aren't great about helping you find good shoes for your feet- but at least there's a selection. They also go up to 260 (size 9) in women's which is nice. New Balance cuts off at 250 for women- and half the stores barely carry actual running shoes.

[Hamlet]

Are you people training throughout winter? It's Freaking cold!!!

[shinramyun]

[DeMayonnaise]

[imakemyselflaugh]

I'd rather run outside in the cold than run anything more than an hour on a treadmill. Once you're out the door it's not bad.