Posted: December 3, 2007

Athletics: Foot Solutions 35 year old Runner Gideon Talam

Credits Win on Custom Orthotics You might say Foot Solutions Gideon Talam ran away with it. His eight minute margin of victory in the 12th Annual Tucson Marathon yesterday, as far as marathons go, might as well have been a mile. Talam, 35, led the race uncontested from start to finish. He became the first to break the finish-line tape. “I call this win my “pain free come back race”. Talam stated with a big grin on his face. Talam’s Elite Foot Solutions coach, Margaret Sue Bozgoz, a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) and an ALL Army Marathoner and Track Runner who has coached tens of thousands of walkers and runners and who herself has completed 51 marathons, said, “Gideon overcame painful Achilles and knee issues that bothered him for over three years to win. He joined our team two months ago. After being fitted with custom orthotics he immediately felt relief,” Bozgoz stated . Talam said Foot Solutions, a recognized world leader in specialty footwear, custom inserts and technology driven health and wellness products, introduced him to custom orthotics and to a new kind of shoe that also helped him keep the pressure off his Achilles and Knee. The shoes, called Chung Shi, have a uniquely patented angled sole that allows the body to stand and walk in a more aligned position. The overall result of Chung Shi shoes and custom made orthotics enables walkers and runners at all level to place less stress and wear and tear on the body,” said Foot Solutions Tucson Arizona owner Alan Shin. Foot Solutions, the world’s largest franchiser focused on foot care health and wellness, has helped millions overcome similar conditions since its inception in 2000. With over 235 franchises worldwide, the company provides a unique service to its clients. “We find solutions for people whose feet hurt,” said company president Ray Margiano. Consequently, we also help a lot of people who have knee, joint and back problems,” he said. Foot Solutions sponsorship of an Elite Running Team allows us to communicate an important message to professional as well as amateur athletes and even those who are just on their feet all day long. The message is “A properly fitted supportive shoe, combined with an accommodative shoe insert can put your feet in balance and, in turn, improve the alignment of the rest of your body.” For more information, visit www.footsolutions.com or call 1-888-FIT-FOOT. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest