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I just started running about 3 months ago, I’m a
big guy and tip the scales at 245 pounds, I am finding that if I run
more than 4 days a week I experience really bad knee problems. My friend
started using something called Kangoo Jumps a few morths ago, and he
swears by them. I am thinking about getting a pair, but
they cost about $200 to $300 bucks. My friend is trying to tell me that I
won’t need to buy any running shoes after I get them because they cut
down on 80% of the impact to my body and that I will be able to run
every day if Ii use them. They best deal that I found on them is at a
site called Http://LowImpactRunner.com I
would really love some advice from someone other than my friend.
Preferably from someone that has used them before! This is a picture of
them, the ones that my friend bought: 
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Yes- they are great. 2 years ago I was diagnosed with a torn minuscus and was prescribed to mot run for 6 months. After 3 months I couldnt take it anymore and found kangoo Jumps on the net . I started using them daily and after a few months I was able to run again. Now I use them every 3rd run/jog to take it easy on the knees . yesterday I jogged for 2.5 hrs and today my knees are fine.
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vir
Instructor
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My advice is do not run more than four days a week.Rest of the body is equally important.Outside help like shoes may be of little help.
Also impotant is your mental state.Enjoy running.Be there,just in the lap of nature.
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dustin_novak
Thanks for the responses, I am going to order a pair of them right away, I guess i just needed reassurance form someone other then my friend that has been using them that the money is well spent! I'm going to order them today!
vir
I would also like to thank you for your response, I understand your comment about the " mental state" And i deferentially agree with you! I am going to cut back to 4 days a week for the next month or 2 and see how things go
This is actual the first time that i have used a forum like this, Its pretty cool that you get fast responses like this! I will have to try it more!
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vir
Instructor
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Warsh 101,you are welcome.It,to a large extent,depends on your mental state.For me running is always a meditation.I go with that mental state,after taking bath,as if i am going in the lap of Divinity.And that is excellent spiritual experience.
Then,one can as well run without moving a leg with excellent results .Read my post about Mental running.
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