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Great job getting out there and running in the cold!
I agree with the elliptical sentiment. I think it messes with runners. I don't do it anymore due to too many aches and soreness from it. So ours is just sitting in the basement. It's great for a cardio workout. But when it causes other aches and pains that get in the way of your running - or just every day life - then it's not worth it. You're better off just walking for cross training.
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So excited for you!! I havent' run a disney course in years (I promised my husband no more 'racecations') but I look forward to living vacariously through you.
I'm sure you've tried everything for your shins, but I've got a couple of suggestions.
1. Look into finding someone to a gait analysis (not the shoe store guy)--ideally someone who knows orthotics and shoes well.
2. I know it seems counter intuitive but consider a harder rather than softer shoe. One that doesn't allow you to sink into it so much, that creates some addition stresses on your foot, ankle, shin and knee in trying to 'unsink' your foot on each step. Some harder shoes include Adidas Boston, On Cloudrunner, all of the Newtons.
I'm off to run in 7 degrees so I'll think of you!!
Way to go on the training! I need to get back - I got sick last week and that really set me back.
And congrats to Ab! I was so close to that Gold Award myself. At least I got the Silver.
Great job getting out there in that cold... I need to take a page out of your book! Congrats to Ab for achieving gold, how awesome!
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Great work training last week, especially with those weather extremes!
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Great job getting out there and running in the cold!
I agree with the elliptical sentiment. I think it messes with runners. I don't do it anymore due to too many aches and soreness from it. So ours is just sitting in the basement. It's great for a cardio workout. But when it causes other aches and pains that get in the way of your running - or just every day life - then it's not worth it. You're better off just walking for cross training.
I so hear you...I really think it is part of the problem but it is so tempting to go and get on. We have a gym membership but it is clear across town...I should really get in the pool! That is my first love anyway!
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So excited for you!! I havent' run a disney course in years (I promised my husband no more 'racecations') but I look forward to living vacariously through you.
You can live through me...although I am a little slow!
I'm sure you've tried everything for your shins, but I've got a couple of suggestions.
1. Look into finding someone to a gait analysis (not the shoe store guy)--ideally someone who knows orthotics and shoes well.
When I ended up with my stress fracture this fall the sports doctor did take a look at my gate. Part of my problem is that I have one leg longer than the other which causes one hip to be higher...therefore one leg takes a little more stress than the other. The inserts that I have hurt to run with...also I broke my fibea/tibea on the opposite leg of the stress fracture 3 times so I tend to have a very weak ankle. I am a mess
I would really like to find someone who specializes in running and get more recommendations! While the sports doctor was knowledgeable I am thinking it would be a good idea to have a total gate anaylsis done since it looks like running is my future.
2. I know it seems counter intuitive but consider a harder rather than softer shoe. One that doesn't allow you to sink into it so much, that creates some addition stresses on your foot, ankle, shin and knee in trying to 'unsink' your foot on each step. Some harder shoes include Adidas Boston, On Cloudrunner, all of the Newtons.
I run in Brooks...the 2nd highest supportive. Thinking that I may go back and try out their highest supportive shoe.
I'm off to run in 7 degrees so I'll think of you!!
BRRRR...and YUCK
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Great week of workouts!! Congratulation to your daughter!!
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Way to go on the training! I need to get back - I got sick last week and that really set me back.
And congrats to Ab! I was so close to that Gold Award myself. At least I got the Silver.
I only made to silver, too!
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on the training!
Thanks everyone for the well wishes on the training and congrats to Ab!
Finding someone who knows a lot is hard!! I have a guy, he came from a orthotics/ped background, but has done a lot with skiiers, golfers and runners. His whole thing is about correcting your feet so that your knees and hips align properly. He works with a chiro too. I'm very lucky.
Look at goodformrunning.com for some thoughts on stride and form that also might help. Stress fractures suck--I've had two, one in each foot and I feel like I have to respect every tiny niggleing pain in my feet just in case its another one.
Shoes are such expensive experiments, aren't they? I've been very happy in a relatively unknown shoe--the On Cloudsurfer. I love them!!
I have been trying to think of ways to pass the next 50 weeks or so that does not involve training, which got me thinking. Since I am planning to celebrate completing the GSC (and maybe the 5K if Debra has her way) as well refueling my very tired body with a cupcake crawl I need to research (although I would much rather research be the tasting instead of drooling all over my computer screen) and map out a plan of attack, errr celebration.
I am going to spend the next 40ish weeks showcasing a Disney Cupcake a week! Starting with 6 that I have already had…yes that’s right I have only had 6 cupcakes (unless you want to count the standard white cupcake they give for birthday celebrations) but I plan to fix that small number next February.
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Finding someone who knows a lot is hard!! I have a guy, he came from a orthotics/ped background, but has done a lot with skiiers, golfers and runners. His whole thing is about correcting your feet so that your knees and hips align properly. He works with a chiro too. I'm very lucky.
Look at goodformrunning.com for some thoughts on stride and form that also might help. Stress fractures suck--I've had two, one in each foot and I feel like I have to respect every tiny niggleing pain in my feet just in case its another one.
Shoes are such expensive experiments, aren't they? I've been very happy in a relatively unknown shoe--the On Cloudsurfer. I love them!!
Kim...thank you. I am going to do some calling around this week and see if I can find someone who will do this!
My leg is really bothering me this week...and I have not done any running or walking since Monday. Lots of icing and stretching. It really worries me because it took a good 6 weeks in PT to fix it the last time. I don't want to go down that road again...every time I feel that deep pain it stops me in my tracks.
I never imagined EVER paying that much for a pair of shoes that lasts only around 6 months and I use only while I run...
I hope you can figure out what's causing the pain in your leg. It'd be nice if it's an easy fix such as changing your shoes!
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