I am a long term-runner since 1960s. I was off his feet for far too many years with a difficult to diagnose ankle injury. It was eventually sorted out and fixed by surgery to repair three tears in sheath of post tibial tendon and remove small piece of bone (which had caused the tears) from inside the joint. The first metatarsal in the same ankle was fractured many years earlier.
Now fitted with orthotics and running again for just over 12 months. Have lost over 30kgs and moved from 54min 8 k to a 2hour 1/2 marathon. I am now tempted to return to track running and am contemplating purchasing a new pair of spikes as the old ones are too tight with my orthotics. I use three pairs of shoes in rotation - all different brands - in my training (as I have done for over 40 years) and use the orthotics in all running, including races (for which I use Nike ZEs)
As I have recently moved from Oz to Canada I have no ready source of advice from my treating Podiatrist and have yet to unravel the maze of the local health system I would appreciate thoughts, advice, suggestions etc., from the Cool Running community.
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Orthotics And Spikes - A Useful Mix?Advice sought on use of orthotics in racing spikes.
Started by FreeDickland, May 28 2007 07:08 AM
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 07:08 AM
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Posted 28 May 2007 - 01:08 PM
I race on the track with orthotics in my spikes (400 to 10,000m). I couldn't race without them. You may need to purchase smaller, lightweight orthotics though. Make sure when you purchase your spikes you take your orthotics so that you can get the fit right.
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Posted 29 May 2007 - 06:22 PM
Hi,
I found that firm formthotics worked well inside my spikes as they weigh almost nothing and provide some support. My average training orthotics were too bulky for spikes and the weight factor is considerable in lightweight spikes.
Your pod may need to beef them up with some EVA wedging if your feet are particularly crap. As mentioned before, take your orthotics along when purchasing new spikes for a better fit.
I found that firm formthotics worked well inside my spikes as they weigh almost nothing and provide some support. My average training orthotics were too bulky for spikes and the weight factor is considerable in lightweight spikes.
Your pod may need to beef them up with some EVA wedging if your feet are particularly crap. As mentioned before, take your orthotics along when purchasing new spikes for a better fit.
