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  • Marianne802
    Marianne802 Posts: 91 Member
    edited March 2015
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    ThickMcRunFast wrote: »
    Marianne802 wrote: »
    ThickMcRunFast wrote: »
    Marianne802 wrote: »
    Still trying to teach my body to run. I get really sore at the balls of my feet and shin splints, which I have learned from this thread is a mixture of too much, too soon and maybe incorrect shoes.

    Went down to footlocker yesterday and the sales women suggested supportive shoe inserts. Do they work or should I look at buying new shoes?

    I wouldn't trust footlocker. To me, orthotics are something a doctor or PT should get you into. If you have a good running store to go to, I'd start there. Fix the shoe problem first, and then if you are still having issues, see a doctor (though ice and stretching will help with shin splints)

    Thanks.

    Anyone from Australia (Perth) know of a good running store. The only stores I get when I google are:

    Rebels sports
    Athletes Foot
    Jim Kidds Sports
    Foot First

    Are they the propper running stores or just retail stores similar to footlocker?

    There is a podiatrist in Mandurah that specialise in running. But if there is a cheaper option first….

    a quick google search turned up this place, which looks like it might have the right policies

    http://www.therunningcentre.com.au/

    Thanks for that. That store is about an hour away. Last resort I will go there. What policies do you look at?
  • shosh413
    shosh413 Posts: 135 Member
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  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
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    Marianne802 wrote: »
    ThickMcRunFast wrote: »
    Marianne802 wrote: »
    ThickMcRunFast wrote: »
    Marianne802 wrote: »
    Still trying to teach my body to run. I get really sore at the balls of my feet and shin splints, which I have learned from this thread is a mixture of too much, too soon and maybe incorrect shoes.

    Went down to footlocker yesterday and the sales women suggested supportive shoe inserts. Do they work or should I look at buying new shoes?

    I wouldn't trust footlocker. To me, orthotics are something a doctor or PT should get you into. If you have a good running store to go to, I'd start there. Fix the shoe problem first, and then if you are still having issues, see a doctor (though ice and stretching will help with shin splints)

    Thanks.

    Anyone from Australia (Perth) know of a good running store. The only stores I get when I google are:

    Rebels sports
    Athletes Foot
    Jim Kidds Sports
    Foot First

    Are they the propper running stores or just retail stores similar to footlocker?

    There is a podiatrist in Mandurah that specialise in running. But if there is a cheaper option first….

    a quick google search turned up this place, which looks like it might have the right policies

    http://www.therunningcentre.com.au/

    Thanks for that. That store is about an hour away. Last resort I will go there. What policies do you look at?

    Returns (they should have a 30 day or similar return policy, so you can take the shoes out for a few runs and still return them if you find they give you blisters or something); how they do fittings (someone watching your gait, analyzing balance etc).
  • mnishi
    mnishi Posts: 422 Member
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  • lois1231
    lois1231 Posts: 331 Member
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    I just started the couch to 5k and am overweight. I can't even run 30 seconds. I don't want to end up with plantar fasciitis. I had it in the right foot and then again in the left foot from walking on a treadmill. Each episode lasted about a year. What can I do to prevent this from happening? I am enjoying the app other than that and look forward to running days.

    Great information by the way. Any help would be appreciated.
  • tanyaL0L
    tanyaL0L Posts: 23 Member
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    Great article, precise and to the point!
  • loratliff
    loratliff Posts: 283 Member
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    lois1231 wrote: »
    I just started the couch to 5k and am overweight. I can't even run 30 seconds. I don't want to end up with plantar fasciitis. I had it in the right foot and then again in the left foot from walking on a treadmill. Each episode lasted about a year. What can I do to prevent this from happening? I am enjoying the app other than that and look forward to running days.

    Great information by the way. Any help would be appreciated.

    Lois, PF is a nuisance for sure but it is manageable. Have you been fitted for shoes? Also, you could try stretching out your arches with a tennis or golf ball after you run.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
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    loratliff wrote: »
    lois1231 wrote: »
    I just started the couch to 5k and am overweight. I can't even run 30 seconds. I don't want to end up with plantar fasciitis. I had it in the right foot and then again in the left foot from walking on a treadmill. Each episode lasted about a year. What can I do to prevent this from happening? I am enjoying the app other than that and look forward to running days.

    Great information by the way. Any help would be appreciated.

    Lois, PF is a nuisance for sure but it is manageable. Have you been fitted for shoes? Also, you could try stretching out your arches with a tennis or golf ball after you run.

    Using a golf ball or baseball on your calves can help as well.
  • mhanispeedy
    mhanispeedy Posts: 50 Member
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    I can run but too shy to run on treadmill in gym
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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    Shesky123 wrote: »
    Try this bad boy...helped me out all day!!

    Its a PDF download called (removed download name)

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    Try it, share it, pass the word :smiley:

    Please read the guidelines. Aside from spamming, this has nothing to do with the thread you decided to post on.
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
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    Shesky123 wrote: »
    Try this bad boy...helped me out all day!!

    Its a PDF download called "7 Keys To Body Transformation"

    Try it, share it, pass the word :smiley:

    Plz to not spam my thread about running. Bye now.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,390 Member
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    lois1231 wrote: »
    I just started the couch to 5k and am overweight. I can't even run 30 seconds. I don't want to end up with plantar fasciitis. I had it in the right foot and then again in the left foot from walking on a treadmill. Each episode lasted about a year. What can I do to prevent this from happening? I am enjoying the app other than that and look forward to running days.

    Great information by the way. Any help would be appreciated.

    This has some great exercises to help prevent plantar fasciitis
    http://www.runnersworld.com/workouts/the-body-shop-arch-enemy

    I tore my fascia and while it took time to recover I am now back running many miles each week with no pain. You just have to stretch before and after you run, both feet and calves!
    I do this before every run - http://www.runnersworld.com/stretching/toes-pose
  • DM01234
    DM01234 Posts: 317 Member
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    shanaber wrote: »
    This has some great exercises to help prevent plantar fasciitis
    http://www.runnersworld.com/workouts/the-body-shop-arch-enemy

    I tore my fascia and while it took time to recover I am now back running many miles each week with no pain. You just have to stretch before and after you run, both feet and calves!
    I do this before every run - http://www.runnersworld.com/stretching/toes-pose

    I hate to consider myself in the runner category compared to many of you, but will say that the 2nd link you posted are what I do and find helpful as well.

    OP - Runnersworld has so much to offer for help, so be sure to explore the site!
  • AmerTunsi
    AmerTunsi Posts: 655 Member
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    Thank you!
  • mema_king
    mema_king Posts: 52 Member
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    Thanks for posting this, I found it really useful. Am currently doing week four of C25K and was told recently by someone that i've not got the right body shape to be a runner, so reading this made me smile. Thanks E
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
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    mema_king wrote: »
    Thanks for posting this, I found it really useful. Am currently doing week four of C25K and was told recently by someone that i've not got the right body shape to be a runner, so reading this made me smile. Thanks E

    If your body is people shaped it's the right shape.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
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    sjohnny wrote: »
    mema_king wrote: »
    Thanks for posting this, I found it really useful. Am currently doing week four of C25K and was told recently by someone that i've not got the right body shape to be a runner, so reading this made me smile. Thanks E

    If your body is people shaped it's the right shape.

    Mine is fruit shaped and I can still run.
  • STACYINOC
    STACYINOC Posts: 75 Member
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    Great post, thanks!!!
  • loratliff
    loratliff Posts: 283 Member
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    mema_king wrote: »
    Thanks for posting this, I found it really useful. Am currently doing week four of C25K and was told recently by someone that i've not got the right body shape to be a runner, so reading this made me smile. Thanks E

    Anyone can be a runner. :smile: http://abcnews.go.com/US/photo-finish-captures-kentucky-cop-helping-woman-weight/story?id=29838779
  • Marianne802
    Marianne802 Posts: 91 Member
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    Started C25K week one, again. Went to a podiatrist to sort out varous feet problem and he solved one of them for me, shin splints, showed me some good handy stretches that worked a treat.

    I find my stamina fine, its my legs, they seem heavy when I run, I assume this is something that gets stronger in time. Is there any particular weight training I can do to help speed this part up.

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