Running on tiptoes? OUCH!
kokalvt
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Has anyone else tried running on your tiptoes? I did it for 2 days and I can barely walk because my ankle/Achilles tendon hurt so badly, even to the touch. Are there muscles around my heel that I could've stretched? It feels more like bruising or heel shin splints. Any advice?
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Just wondering, why were you running on your toes? Never heard of that.:flowerforyou:0
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I've heard it's great for your calves! Certainly don't feel it in mine though!0
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running on the toes or tiptoes? o.o
in track and cross country, most people who run on their toes are either shorter distance runners or have trained themselves to run that way in order to be faster
it takes time to train up the legs O: but so far i've never really heard of it ruining any tendons (though i'd recommend sticking to running by striking with the heel first and then maybe doing other exercises like calf raises instead)0 -
Forefoot striking is far better for you body. Heel striking requires special shoes (the big poofy heel shoes that shoe companies love to sell you for big bucks), even then your knees, shins, and hips hate it. Overpronation is a shoe created problem that only heel strikers have (which ironically the shoe companies fix with different shoes).
But most people's bodies have atrophied to the point where it takes a long time to build up to being able to forefoot strike for any period of time.
Once you get used to it though usually it will make you a faster runner, especially since you can drop into midfoot striking easily as a forefoot striker.
It also removes the need to have special running shoes. When you forefoot strike, your support system, not your shoes, is your shock absorber. Heck you don't even need shoes.0 -
oops, i didnt know that >.<
(personally though, i love the feeling of running heel-toe)0 -
I run "on my toes". It's more like landing on the ball of my foot. My heal comes down last. If I don't run like that I get shin splints very quickly. I've not had a problem with any tendons, but I can't run very far yet.0
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I used to run on my toes when I ran in high school. I'd run a mile a day and didn't have any problems, but my shins were always really sensitive to the touch. Never effected anything else, so I never really thought about it. When I started running again, I naturally ran on my toes and after each run my shins hurt so bad I'd have to ice them every time. I finally switch to landing in the middle of my foot and it's been so much better for me.
The last time I recently ran on my toes I ended up doing something to my Achilles, either pulling it or straining it or something, but I was limping for about a week and my calf was completely tight during that time.
There is a lot of information and great videos showing proper running form. If you're having a problem with it, consider changing your running form.
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Long time sufferer of shin splints here! Used to get it in both legs, now just one thanks to changing my strike from heel to mid-strike. The other day on my 4th km, my shin flared up so I started running on my forefoot and wella.. got through to my 5km just fine. Found that in the last km my shin didn't hurt? I might try this again on my next run and see how I go.0
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Has anyone else tried running on your tiptoes? I did it for 2 days and I can barely walk because my ankle/Achilles tendon hurt so badly, even to the touch. Are there muscles around my heel that I could've stretched? It feels more like bruising or heel shin splints. Any advice?
Huh? Why in the world would you do that? As an avid runner for over 20 years, I must say I am baffled.0 -
I think they mean running on the balls of their feet, not the actual tips of their toes. They're being silly.0
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TrailBlazzinMN wrote: »I think they mean running on the balls of their feet, not the actual tips of their toes. They're being silly.
Ooooohhhhhhh.
I see.0 -
I shadow run on my toes. Usually i can run 8 miles an hour but when i shadow run on my tippy toes i can run 10 miles an hour. But....you burn less because your heart rate is lower because you use momentum to balance your weight. Its straight up ninja *kitten*.0
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I shadow run on my toes. Usually i can run 8 miles an hour but when i shadow run on my tippy toes i can run 10 miles an hour. But....you burn less because your heart rate is lower because you use momentum to balance your weight. Its straight up ninja *kitten*.
What is a shadow run? You literally run on your tiptoes as well?0 -
I shadow run on my toes. Usually i can run 8 miles an hour but when i shadow run on my tippy toes i can run 10 miles an hour. But....you burn less because your heart rate is lower because you use momentum to balance your weight. Its straight up ninja *kitten*.
What is a shadow run? You literally run on your tiptoes as well?
Yes, you basicly spring with your toes. Its hard to explain. You really need to be an experienced runner to know how to do this correctly or you could tear your tendons.
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I shadow run on my toes. Usually i can run 8 miles an hour but when i shadow run on my tippy toes i can run 10 miles an hour. But....you burn less because your heart rate is lower because you use momentum to balance your weight. Its straight up ninja *kitten*.
What is a shadow run? You literally run on your tiptoes as well?
Yes, you basicly spring with your toes. Its hard to explain. You really need to be an experienced runner to know how to do this correctly or you could tear your tendons.
I am an experienced runner, and I've never heard of this. Sounds like fancy feet (pun intended) to me. 
Seriously, there is no reason to do things that can cause injury. Just put your running shoes on, learn proper running form, and go for a run.0 -
I shadow run on my toes. Usually i can run 8 miles an hour but when i shadow run on my tippy toes i can run 10 miles an hour. But....you burn less because your heart rate is lower because you use momentum to balance your weight. Its straight up ninja *kitten*.
What is a shadow run? You literally run on your tiptoes as well?
Yes, you basicly spring with your toes. Its hard to explain. You really need to be an experienced runner to know how to do this correctly or you could tear your tendons.
I am an experienced runner, and I've never heard of this. Sounds like a fancy feet (pun intended) to me.
Seriously, there is no reason to do things that can cause injury. Just put your running shoes on, learn proper running form, and go for a run.
I never said it was practical. As i said, you burn less because your heart rate is lowered due to less force/weight being put on your legs. Your using your momentum to blance your weight. I suppose you could perfect this if your doing marathons to conserve energy. I would consider it cheating.
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I shadow run on my toes. Usually i can run 8 miles an hour but when i shadow run on my tippy toes i can run 10 miles an hour. But....you burn less because your heart rate is lower because you use momentum to balance your weight. Its straight up ninja *kitten*.
What is a shadow run? You literally run on your tiptoes as well?
Yes, you basicly spring with your toes. Its hard to explain. You really need to be an experienced runner to know how to do this correctly or you could tear your tendons.
I am an experienced runner, and I've never heard of this. Sounds like a fancy feet (pun intended) to me.
Seriously, there is no reason to do things that can cause injury. Just put your running shoes on, learn proper running form, and go for a run.
I never said it was practical. As i said, you burn less because your heart rate is lowered due to less force/weight being put on your legs. Your using your momentum to blance your weight. I suppose you could perfect this if your doing marathons to conserve energy. I would consider it cheating.
I will ask again-why would you do something that can lead to injury?
As an avid runner, the last thing I want to do is injure myself if even by accident, and I certainly don't want to practice running a certain way that I know can lead to injury.0 -
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I will ask again-why would you do something that can lead to injury?
As an avid runner, the last thing I want to do is injure myself if even by accident, and I certainly don't want to practice running a certain way that I know can lead to injury.
And i will repeat again, there is no good reason to do it from a calorie burn standpoint. You burn less. You only gain speed with less energy expenditure. If your muscles are not use to stretching when you apply pressure and weight to the heel tendons, your going to either strain, or tear them.
Why are you arguing with me about this? I am agreeing with you, its dumb, take this up with the OP.0 -
I will ask again-why would you do something that can lead to injury?
As an avid runner, the last thing I want to do is injure myself if even by accident, and I certainly don't want to practice running a certain way that I know can lead to injury.
And i will repeat again, there is no good reason to do it from a calorie burn standpoint. You burn less. You only gain speed with less energy expenditure. If your muscles are not use to stretching when you apply pressure and weight to the heel tendons, your going to either strain, or tear them.
Why are you arguing with me about this? I am agreeing with you, its dumb, take this up with the OP.
Then why even mention it. Geez0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »
I will ask again-why would you do something that can lead to injury?
As an avid runner, the last thing I want to do is injure myself if even by accident, and I certainly don't want to practice running a certain way that I know can lead to injury.
And i will repeat again, there is no good reason to do it from a calorie burn standpoint. You burn less. You only gain speed with less energy expenditure. If your muscles are not use to stretching when you apply pressure and weight to the heel tendons, your going to either strain, or tear them.
Why are you arguing with me about this? I am agreeing with you, its dumb, take this up with the OP.
Then why even mention it. Geez
Why not mention it? Its directly related to the OP's topic. The better question is why do you care? What have you contributed to this thread?
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I will ask again-why would you do something that can lead to injury?
As an avid runner, the last thing I want to do is injure myself if even by accident, and I certainly don't want to practice running a certain way that I know can lead to injury.
And i will repeat again, there is no good reason to do it from a calorie burn standpoint. You burn less. You only gain speed with less energy expenditure. If your muscles are not use to stretching when you apply pressure and weight to the heel tendons, your going to either strain, or tear them.
Why are you arguing with me about this? I am agreeing with you, its dumb, take this up with the OP.
I'm clearly not talking about calories. You are promoting a manner of running that you say can lead to injury.0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »
I will ask again-why would you do something that can lead to injury?
As an avid runner, the last thing I want to do is injure myself if even by accident, and I certainly don't want to practice running a certain way that I know can lead to injury.
And i will repeat again, there is no good reason to do it from a calorie burn standpoint. You burn less. You only gain speed with less energy expenditure. If your muscles are not use to stretching when you apply pressure and weight to the heel tendons, your going to either strain, or tear them.
Why are you arguing with me about this? I am agreeing with you, its dumb, take this up with the OP.
Then why even mention it. Geez
Why not mention it? Its directly related to the OP's topic. The better question is why do you care? What have you contributed to this thread?
I am also a runner and was watching the answers. I was curious about shadow running. But now I see you are just a provacatuer and you don't know nothing about running. Carry on.0 -
If you were answering, did you not see that this thread is from 2013 and OP is long gone. So would be answering no one.0
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queenliz99 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »
I will ask again-why would you do something that can lead to injury?
As an avid runner, the last thing I want to do is injure myself if even by accident, and I certainly don't want to practice running a certain way that I know can lead to injury.
And i will repeat again, there is no good reason to do it from a calorie burn standpoint. You burn less. You only gain speed with less energy expenditure. If your muscles are not use to stretching when you apply pressure and weight to the heel tendons, your going to either strain, or tear them.
Why are you arguing with me about this? I am agreeing with you, its dumb, take this up with the OP.
Then why even mention it. Geez
Why not mention it? Its directly related to the OP's topic. The better question is why do you care? What have you contributed to this thread?
I am also a runner and was watching the answers. I was curious about shadow running. But now I see you are just a provacatuer and you don't know nothing about running. Carry on.
Now i see your a lurker with no real contribution. Carry on.
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queenliz99 wrote: »If you were answering, did you not see that this thread is from 2013 and OP is long gone. So would be answering no one.
Ha, I missed that too!0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »If you were answering, did you not see that this thread is from 2013 and OP is long gone. So would be answering no one.
lol touche. Did not notice the date.
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