re: Running advice requested for new runner (updated with new shoes!)

As stated, go to an actual running shoe store like Varsity Sports in Baton Rouge. You may be over pronating and need motion control shoes.

I can always tell when I need new shoes because I start getting knee pain.

My suggestion for training is to start slow. Focus more on running for a specific amount of time instead of miles. The first week is always the hardest, but most soreness will go away after that. Try and set a goal and find a plan online to stick with for a few months.