i did my mother's day 5k on the treadmill last night and finished my best time so far! 27:25. i was totally drenched at the end. not sure if i'll be able to pull that one out again. heh.
unfortunately i suspect that is the last time i'll work out for more than a week. i have a date tonight (with a guy i actually really really like, for a change!), tomorrow my friend is getting in from atlanta and we're going to see her boyf's band play in the lower east side, and then thursday i'm leaving for london for the weekend. back monday afternoon. which is not to say that i CAN'T go for a run or something while in london. it just seems hiiiighly unlikely.
I'm pretty sure I'd be able to find a thread about this, but with intermittent internet usage, I'm going to hope everyone's forgiving and post this question:
Last summer I went to the running specialty store and was fitted for running shoes. The sales person had me walk to and from her, from the side, do all sorts of stuff.
However, on one foot, the shoe rubs up on the back of my ankle, leaving bleeding blisters.
I went back and no one could figure out why this was happenning. It was suggested to me that I switch to non-cotton moisture wicking socks. Did that-- it helps but doesn't make it go away.
At first I figured I had to break the shoes in, but read that running shoes shouldn't need to be broken in.
Since so much time has passed I can't return them. I'm frustrated because I haven't attempted running as much as I'd like because of shoe issues, and I also paid a decent amount for the shoes.
Right now I'm considering getting some of those mole skin things to go over the back of my ankle and see if using the shoes more will decrease the problem.
Any advice anyone could give would be great. I thought I was doing all the 'right stuff' by going and getting fit for a shoe and all that, but I've never had other shoes cause this problem.
My other pair of sneakers are just sneakers, they don't have additional arch support or anything for running...
Three miles for me this morning. One unplanned walk break I couldn't talk myself out of. It was in the high 70s already this morning and sleep hasn't been going so well, so I'm guessing those contributed. No dogs this morning!
Ashlan, nice work on that fast mile.
sws19, have a good trip to London. Running is one of the easier workouts to do on travel (usually) but a week off won't hurt either.
OG, the running stores don't always get it right, so I go to one that will exchange a pair for something else within a couple weeks if they don't work out. But a year is a LONG time to have a pair of shoes. I replace mine every 250 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. The cushioning breaks down over time, and that can create biomechanical issues.
When you get a new pair, try switching manufacturers. They use different lasts, so one may fit your feet better than others. Nike give me monster blisters, but DH won't run in anything else because they work so well for him. I'm running in Brooks these days, but have done will with Reebok in the past.
I realise that a year is a long time to have a pair of running shoes, but because of the blister problem I haven't put hardly any miles on them, maybe 10 or 15 miles, so it's not like there's tons of wear on it.
It stinks to think that I can't do anything about it and have to end up buying a new pair of shoes. I've never been a runner, never got to that point, so I don't honestly know if I even like it...I think that's another thing that gets me about throwing down a lot of $ for shoes for a sport I may not even like, but I don't think it makes sense to run in crappy shoes, kwim?
Why not give that running store another shot? You can go back, explain your problem, and see if they can steer you in the right direction. Properly fitting shoes should not give you blisters like that. Perhaps a different shoe model, or different shoe lacing pattern may do the trick. Running stores do fittings all the time, and knowing what DIDN'T work the first time is still good information.
This week I have started back running after 8 years. Yeah, that's a long break, huh? I used to run cross country in high school, but once I graduated and started college it all went down hill from there. I have tried to start back several times, but have had trouble with sprained ankles and knees. Turns out that I am slightly knock kneed, have very low arches, one of my legs is a quarter of an inch shorter than the other, AND I have slight scoliosis in my lower spine. I found all this out earlier this year when I sprained both my knees from doing the 30 Day Shred. All that jumping around is not good for my lower body.
Sooo, after extensive physical therapy and special shoe inserts for my tennis shoes, I got the OK to try to run again. (But, my physical therapist did tell me that I should never try jump cardio ever again). And I can def. tell the difference. I'm actually supprised I didn't get hurt more often when I was younger. But that's the curse of getting old I guess...haha. Joints hurt worse than before.
Anyway...back to the running. Like I said, this is my first real attempt at long distance in about 8 years, so I'm basically back to square one. In fact, I'm a little worse off because I was about 15 lbs thinner when I started running in high school...so it's harder to get moving and keep moving. Basically I'm running for about 2-4 mins and then walking for one. It's labor intensive and hard right now, but I know that if I keep with it I will get better and better each day. I hope to run my first road race in about 9 years this coming June. I doubt I will do very well, but I at least want to get that step out of the way.
I also joined a local running club called the New Orleans Track Club (or NOTC). It's a club for long distance runners and walkers. They have all the local races on their website and you can sign up through there. They also offer discounts on race entry and running stuff. I'm really excited and I think joining this club will keep me motivated.
Well, that's it for now. I will come along every so often and post my progress. Wish me luck!!
Yesterday my husband and I went for another 4 mile jog. We go to the local park that has a two mile track...so we went around twice. I still did a lot of walking, but I can tell that I'm getting better at running for longer periods of time. It took me about 50 mins.
Hi everyone! Just checking in. The weather has been absolutely fantastic and I am more than ecstatic to be running outside. Got my new pair of running shoes for my birthday, and I'm ready to go!
Monday did a 5k, slower than normal but ran for longer than usual before taking my first walking break. Right now I'm just trying to work up to 30 minutes of continuous running.
Tuesday did 2.5 miles around the neighborhood. Ugh, what a no-no. I know they say to rest in between runs, and I should have. It was pretty pathetic, so I rested yesterday. Today is 5k day again with the hubby!
Hey ladies! Glad to pop in on the new thread! I joined a new gym yesterday so I can continue my runs here (I don't feel safe running around this neighborhood yet, and it's getting to be too warm out after work anyway).
Anyway, now that my 10k is over with I'm going to focus on 30-40min runs and work on my 5k speed with intervals. First goal is a comfortable 30min 5k time.
Went for another 4 mile run last night and my run time increased a bit. I did the entire 4 miles in 48 mins. (Keep in mind, I do walk the first 5 mins for a warm up). Yay me.
Today is my long run. 4.25 Miles! Yay! I hope I do well because I worked out a little yesterday. Just wondering if you take a rest day before a long run or do you simply crosstrain the day before?
I totally made mty long run on Saturday. I did 4-1/2 M (54:00) Woohoo. I rested on sunday but I ran another three miler on yesterday! Yesterday's run was cake! IT was amazing!
