tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794696152337694309.post5165939150404445162..comments2023-08-20T07:58:59.853-04:00Comments on Maybe it's obsession...but this is my confession.: Running is the devil. It hurts people.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09861627723679241556noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794696152337694309.post-48881163856199872792011-06-17T22:00:18.160-04:002011-06-17T22:00:18.160-04:00Here's a good article: http://www.coolrunning....Here's a good article: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_5/196.shtml<br /><br />I would definitely think about the shoes. It's possible that they're not the best ones for you. Or it might be good to try a shock absorbing insole. That helped me a lot when I switched from treadmill to pavement. <br /><br />Also look at your form. Where are you landing on your foot? If on your toes or heels, that could be the cause of the pain. You really want to try to land on the mid foot. Consider your posture too. I know when I was watching you come in to the finish line at the beach 5k, you seemed to be leaning back a lot. Of course this was the very end of the race and you were tired, but still something to watch for, as leaning back goes against the physics of running. (Ha! Listen to me trying to sound like an expert. Just don't watch me run. I know what I'm *supposed* to do but my form is still horrible!)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11879957522537128117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794696152337694309.post-90576948271120567422011-06-17T21:39:46.025-04:002011-06-17T21:39:46.025-04:00There's nothing wrong with doing intervals. A...There's nothing wrong with doing intervals. A friend of mine ran the Stillwater Marathon in 2009 doing intervals and he looked great at the end. I'd recommend going to a different running store to see what shoes they'd put you in and test those out. I wouldn't be surprised if it's your shoes that are causing your problems.Richellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392437691492957659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794696152337694309.post-24785981152020740112011-06-16T22:22:02.818-04:002011-06-16T22:22:02.818-04:00Thank you, Marlene. And I definitely look forward ...Thank you, Marlene. And I definitely look forward to your core/strength routine post!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861627723679241556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794696152337694309.post-31310383184944186012011-06-16T21:53:52.191-04:002011-06-16T21:53:52.191-04:00Hi Sara! I'm so sorry for all the frustrations...Hi Sara! I'm so sorry for all the frustrations you are having with running. :( I give you so much credit for sticking with it. Stay focused - your body HAS to come around eventually! I hope your shins feel better soon in the mean time!<br /><br />I hope to get a post up soon with my core/strength routine - it's kind of random so hard to give a simple answer.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794696152337694309.post-8370651822706306192011-06-16T17:34:53.085-04:002011-06-16T17:34:53.085-04:00When I was on the treadmill I was running at 5 mph...When I was on the treadmill I was running at 5 mph. Outside, my garmin shows that I'm averaging about 12 min/mile or around there. I think it's about the same. On slight declines, I would get up to 6.5 mph according to the garmin. The past 2 days, haven't been good. more like shuffling and way slower than the 12 min/mile pace I've been doing - closer to 17 min/mile when running. I don't think I can go any slower!<br /><br />I had my shoes fitted to me in February or March, and although I haven't really been keeping track of the miles, I know it hasn't been many. And I've only been wearing them for training. I've done four 5Ks, so that's 12 miles. and usually less than 2 miles per workout. In April and May combined, I did 36 miles and that's including those 5Ks. I doubt I've even hit 50 mies with them. I just bought a new pair of the same shoe a few weeks ago, but I haven't worn them yet. Do you really think with the small milage I've used them for that I'd need to use the new ones already?Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861627723679241556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794696152337694309.post-35890662323175158722011-06-16T17:26:15.927-04:002011-06-16T17:26:15.927-04:00First off, rest those shins. Second, how fast are...First off, rest those shins. Second, how fast are you trying to run that you can't get to three minutes straight? Maybe you need to slow down? Third - shoes. How old are your shoes...maybe you need new ones. Fourth - I'm sorry you're having such frustrations with running!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268130692900152965noreply@blogger.com