So you want to start running
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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).0 -
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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.0 -
Great article, precise and to the point!0
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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.
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.0 -
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.0 -
I can run but too shy to run on treadmill in gym0
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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.
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-pose0 -
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!0 -
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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 E0
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Mine is fruit shaped and I can still run.0 -
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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
Anyone can be a runner. http://abcnews.go.com/US/photo-finish-captures-kentucky-cop-helping-woman-weight/story?id=298387790 -
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.0 -
Marianne802 wrote: »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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