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raeanna74 · 09-24-2009, 06:04 PM

Thanks for all this input. I think it will help me in future issues.

The_Jazz - The boat ramp/dock that you were referring to is not what you are thinking. for 1/3 of my route it is a path through a marsh on the edge of the lake built out of wood supports and wood decking. I thought it would be a better place for me to do my running as the wood feels like it has more give than anything else.

I have been working on a midfoot strike. I'm back to my old shoes with the supports and I'm managing about a mile worth of running for my 3 mile route, the remainder being walking. I've not had shin splints in about 2 weeks. I have taken a day off here and there, I've taken Aleve before I go for my walk. I haven't iced but I intend to if I have any future problems. When I pass through the park (1/3 of my route) I've deviated from the paved path and gone across the grass which feels better. Also I've run across the beach near the campground with is very sandy and definately much more give - I'd like to think it gives me a little more of a challenge. It seems like the combination of Aleve, some softer surface and the midfoot strike OR one of those alone has helped me endure less discomfort from my broken heel - Nearly no discomfort actually - Whereas before I was enduring some discomfort from that. Here as well as the rest of the reading I've done on the internet has been interesting, informative, and helpful. I think that hearing about other's discomfort from running has helped me not feel as frustrated about pain or discomfort from running. For some reason I had this picture in my head of the diehard runners not feeling that discomfort or that it's easy for them. I guess it's not THAT easy. I still haven't figured out that drive. Most days it's a push for me to force myself to go, though once I'm out there I do enjoy it - the quiet time, the outdoors, whatever. Which leads me to another question for you...

What gets you out to run? What motivates you? - Is it just the get into shape desire or something more immediate? The adrenaline rush from pushing yourself? or something more?

09-24-2009, 06:04 PM	#25 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	Thanks for all this input. I think it will help me in future issues. The_Jazz - The boat ramp/dock that you were referring to is not what you are thinking. for 1/3 of my route it is a path through a marsh on the edge of the lake built out of wood supports and wood decking. I thought it would be a better place for me to do my running as the wood feels like it has more give than anything else. I have been working on a midfoot strike. I'm back to my old shoes with the supports and I'm managing about a mile worth of running for my 3 mile route, the remainder being walking. I've not had shin splints in about 2 weeks. I have taken a day off here and there, I've taken Aleve before I go for my walk. I haven't iced but I intend to if I have any future problems. When I pass through the park (1/3 of my route) I've deviated from the paved path and gone across the grass which feels better. Also I've run across the beach near the campground with is very sandy and definately much more give - I'd like to think it gives me a little more of a challenge. It seems like the combination of Aleve, some softer surface and the midfoot strike OR one of those alone has helped me endure less discomfort from my broken heel - Nearly no discomfort actually - Whereas before I was enduring some discomfort from that. Here as well as the rest of the reading I've done on the internet has been interesting, informative, and helpful. I think that hearing about other's discomfort from running has helped me not feel as frustrated about pain or discomfort from running. For some reason I had this picture in my head of the diehard runners not feeling that discomfort or that it's easy for them. I guess it's not THAT easy. I still haven't figured out that drive. Most days it's a push for me to force myself to go, though once I'm out there I do enjoy it - the quiet time, the outdoors, whatever. Which leads me to another question for you... What gets you out to run? What motivates you? - Is it just the get into shape desire or something more immediate? The adrenaline rush from pushing yourself? or something more? __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.