Hi all,
After 7 weeks off my feet with a stress fracture, I am making a tentative return to running this weekend. Although I think the stress fracture was a case of good old overtraining, I am keen to explore all aspects that may have contributed.
So I'm off to get a new pair of shoes. In the past I have run in ASICs (10XX and 20XX, all the way back to the 2010s), although I have run with Locos lately. However, I am prepared to start with a blank slate to find the right shoe for me.
I would really appreciate any recommendations from CoolRunners on shoes they would recommend for someone with the following:
1. VERY flat feet (podiatrists try and contain their laughter when they see them) - for which I wear orthotics.
2. Light frame - 180cm, 65kg - and just to annoy everyone - I haven't put on an ounce since I stopped running!
3. Fairly high mileage - say 100km/week (after a long build up!)
4. Mostly running on hard surfaces (weak ankles keep me away from the bush tracks), although I will be aiming to do a lot on grass in future.
5. If I only had to pay $130/pair, that wouldn't bother me greatly!
Any recommendations on a good light-weight trainer for speed work would also be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Sparkie
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Shoe recommendations
Started by Sparkie, Apr 08 2005 04:04 PM
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Posted 08 April 2005 - 04:04 PM
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Posted 08 April 2005 - 05:49 PM
sparkie,
not sure what shoes for you. my podiatrist (richard windybank at homebush-guru) gave me a list of shoes he felt were appropriate for me to try. i'm neutral and currently rotate brooks glycerine and adidas supernova cushion for training shoes, asics ds verdict for mid weights and asics magic racers for flats. all these shoes are great for me.
i'm 67kg's at the moment and after joining sean williams(sweat) distance group 2 months ago, my mileage has increased 1000% coming off track season(400m's) without any hint of injury. in the past i've been quite fragile when it comes to the tibia, 4xStress fracture. The key is GRASS, once you strengthen your peronneals and increase stability you will absolutely relish running on grass. i can't believe i was stupid enough to train on the road simply because it felt better/easier. i firmly believe i've wasted the last 4 years of training and expect the grass revolution as well as a specific training program will transform my results next season.
not sure what shoes for you. my podiatrist (richard windybank at homebush-guru) gave me a list of shoes he felt were appropriate for me to try. i'm neutral and currently rotate brooks glycerine and adidas supernova cushion for training shoes, asics ds verdict for mid weights and asics magic racers for flats. all these shoes are great for me.
i'm 67kg's at the moment and after joining sean williams(sweat) distance group 2 months ago, my mileage has increased 1000% coming off track season(400m's) without any hint of injury. in the past i've been quite fragile when it comes to the tibia, 4xStress fracture. The key is GRASS, once you strengthen your peronneals and increase stability you will absolutely relish running on grass. i can't believe i was stupid enough to train on the road simply because it felt better/easier. i firmly believe i've wasted the last 4 years of training and expect the grass revolution as well as a specific training program will transform my results next season.
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Posted 08 April 2005 - 06:03 PM
ET,
Do you do any barefoot running?
Do you do any barefoot running?
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Posted 08 April 2005 - 07:45 PM
sparkie,
normally warm down barefoot after a speed session, more for relief from the spikes than any physiological reason. although, some of my training partners believe in barefoot training.
as an aside, have noticed that doing most of my running on grass has taught me to "feel my feet" alot better. i'm definitely not hitting the ground as hard as i was on the odd occasions when i do run on harder surfaces.
normally warm down barefoot after a speed session, more for relief from the spikes than any physiological reason. although, some of my training partners believe in barefoot training.
as an aside, have noticed that doing most of my running on grass has taught me to "feel my feet" alot better. i'm definitely not hitting the ground as hard as i was on the odd occasions when i do run on harder surfaces.
