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Running advice requested for new runner (updated with new shoes!)
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:19 am
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:19 am
Note: I am running on the road in my neighborhood. Regular ole pavement.
Hello OT. I have started running and am trying to work my way up to running long distances. I have noticed that when I run, I experience pain on the outside of my left foot, on the inside arch of my right foot, and in my shin of my right leg.
Could this be a shoe issue? If so, do you have any recommendations? Or if not a shoe issue, could it be the way I run? I know I don't run very lightly, so I suppose that could be it. Not sure how to fix that and "run more lightly".
Anyway, any tips for building up to running long distance would help. How do you overcome pain and how do you get "in the zone" to run long distance?
TIA
Update: as suggested in this thread, I finally got to Varsity Sports. They had me try on a bunch of different shoes and watched how I walked. I ended up going with Asics Cumulus. They fit me up a size. Very comfortable and supportive. I will try them out and report. Thanks to everyone for their recommendations
Hello OT. I have started running and am trying to work my way up to running long distances. I have noticed that when I run, I experience pain on the outside of my left foot, on the inside arch of my right foot, and in my shin of my right leg.
Could this be a shoe issue? If so, do you have any recommendations? Or if not a shoe issue, could it be the way I run? I know I don't run very lightly, so I suppose that could be it. Not sure how to fix that and "run more lightly".
Anyway, any tips for building up to running long distance would help. How do you overcome pain and how do you get "in the zone" to run long distance?
TIA
Update: as suggested in this thread, I finally got to Varsity Sports. They had me try on a bunch of different shoes and watched how I walked. I ended up going with Asics Cumulus. They fit me up a size. Very comfortable and supportive. I will try them out and report. Thanks to everyone for their recommendations
This post was edited on 5/28/15 at 12:50 pm
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Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:20 am to When in Rome
Could be the shoes, could be your stride. What shoes are you currently using?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:21 am to AbitaFan08
Some Nike running shoes. I was already told that was a bad decision, and I was recommended Sauconys.
A trainer at my gym watched me run on the treadmill and told me I had a good stride and good arm movements for the most part, but that I land way too heavily compared to how much I weigh.
A trainer at my gym watched me run on the treadmill and told me I had a good stride and good arm movements for the most part, but that I land way too heavily compared to how much I weigh.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:21 am to When in Rome
go to a running store and have them look at you while you walk and run and let them recommend a shoe. could also be that you are increasing your distance faster than your body is ready for.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:23 am to When in Rome
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Some Nike running shoes. I was already told that was a bad decision, and I was recommended Sauconys.
Nikes aren't the best, Sauconys would be better. Although I've never owned a pair so I don't have personal experience with them.
I always recommend Brooks. I have the Ghost 7s and love them.
Try running on the road rather than the treadmill and see if that has an impact as well.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:25 am to Hermit Crab
Could be that. I went from being relatively sedentary in college to working out 2 hours a day, 5 days a week now that I'm working and can have a routine. Couldn't run a mile for the life of me and now, 10 weeks later, I'm running a 9 minute mile. Hoping to get that down as I go along. Yesterday I ran 2 and a half miles and I'm hoping to keep upping that as much as I can. I played soccer for a big portion of my life and was used to chasing a ball and sprinting for short periods. This long distance thing is harder for me to mentally get in the zone.
I also notice when I run that my right leg seems to go to the side a little when I run, which is hard to explain. It doesn't swing out a lot but I was trying to pay attention and noticed that it doesn't move back and forth in a perfect line. This might have something to do with it.
I also notice when I run that my right leg seems to go to the side a little when I run, which is hard to explain. It doesn't swing out a lot but I was trying to pay attention and noticed that it doesn't move back and forth in a perfect line. This might have something to do with it.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:26 am to When in Rome
Frick u
This post was edited on 5/19/15 at 11:41 am
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:27 am to AbitaFan08
I am running on the road and experience this pain on the road. The treadmill was for a treadmill high intensity challenge at the gym. In both cases, I experience the pain. 95% of my running is on the road.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:28 am to When in Rome
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I have started running and am trying to work my way up to running long distances. I have noticed that when I run, I experience pain on the outside of my left foot, on the inside arch of my right foot, and in my shin of my right leg.
90% chance (or more) you're doing too much too soon
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any tips for building up to running long distance would help
Increase by no more than 10% from week to week (in time or distance), incorporate different types of runs (slow, tempo, long, interval) to your program and learn the beauty of a long run is found in correct pacing and effort.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:30 am to LSUfan4444
quote:I do not have the patience for this, but I will try.
Increase by no more than 10% from week to week (in time or distance)
I have been trying to run until I feel really tired, which is obviously very inconsistent and dependent upon numerous factors. 
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:30 am to When in Rome
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I was recommended Sauconys
Thats like recommending someone a Toyota.
Yeah, Toyota makes a good vehicle but the type of Toyota will dictate how effective it is based on the need. A Corollo is not a Camry which is not a Rav 4 which is not a Tundra.
Like Toyota, Saucony makes alot of different models. Whether or not they make one you need and like you need to find out at a running store. Go to varsity sports, tell them what you said here and you'll be fine.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:31 am to When in Rome
I take it you´re not running on pavement. If so, cut that out NOW.
Second, as for footwear, have someone properly diagnose your motion/stride/strike (I´m not sure an LA fitness dude or dudette watching you run on a treadmill qualifies).
Good brands IMNSHO and in no particular order:
Asics
Mizuno
Brooks
Saucony
New Balance
You´ve made significant advances in only 9 weeks, you´re not overtraining, are you (that 2 hours a day surely isn´t 7 days a week, is it?)?
Second, as for footwear, have someone properly diagnose your motion/stride/strike (I´m not sure an LA fitness dude or dudette watching you run on a treadmill qualifies).
Good brands IMNSHO and in no particular order:
Asics
Mizuno
Brooks
Saucony
New Balance
You´ve made significant advances in only 9 weeks, you´re not overtraining, are you (that 2 hours a day surely isn´t 7 days a week, is it?)?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:31 am to When in Rome
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.
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.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:31 am to When in Rome
Trainer was hitting on you.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:32 am to Dandy Lion
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I take it you´re not running on pavement. If so, cut that out NOW.
quote:
Second, as for footwear, have someone properly diagnose your motion/stride/strike
proper form negates any of this shite
focus on your form and don't increase your distance too much, too fast
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:33 am to When in Rome
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I do not have the patience for this, but I will try.
If you want to run long distance you'll either need to be extremely lucky, prepare to injured/hurt alot or learn to be patient. Most people who start running and don't stick with it share your exact approach of too much too fast, then get frustrated and blame it on "I'm just not built for running" or "my knees can't handle it".
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:34 am to Salmon
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proper form negates any of this shite
There are those out there who cannot attain proper form.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:35 am to Dandy Lion
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There are those out there who cannot attain proper form
Are we talking about people with a disability?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:35 am to Dandy Lion
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There are those out there who cannot attain proper form.
are they physically disabled?
Posted on 5/19/15 at 11:36 am to Dandy Lion
1. I am running on the road in my neighborhood
2. The trainers at my non-LA fitness, more upscale gym are very knowledgeable
3. Thanks for the recommendations
4. I did a program at the gym with lots of HIIT, boxing, kickboxing, weight training, running, swimming, etc. boot camp like program. We met twice a week for personal training and 2-3 times per week to take classes or run or swim or do whatever on our own. I typically went Monday through Thursday from 5:30-8. It was good fun. whipped me back into shape.
2. The trainers at my non-LA fitness, more upscale gym are very knowledgeable
3. Thanks for the recommendations
4. I did a program at the gym with lots of HIIT, boxing, kickboxing, weight training, running, swimming, etc. boot camp like program. We met twice a week for personal training and 2-3 times per week to take classes or run or swim or do whatever on our own. I typically went Monday through Thursday from 5:30-8. It was good fun.
whipped me back into shape. 
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