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#5,177
#5,177
So my ankles are pretty sore even though I've taken more than a few days off...I know I'm supposed to rest, but I don't want to!

Guess I'll hit the pool today.
 
#5,178
#5,178
Jestes311 said:
So my ankles are pretty sore even though I've taken more than a few days off...I know I'm supposed to rest, but I don't want to!

Guess I'll hit the pool today.
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My ankles and shins hurt pretty bad when I first started back running. I would ice both for twenty mins before and twenty mins after. Seemed to work for me.
 
#5,179
#5,179
Yeah, I've iced a little. Need to more. Running about 100 routes and making diving catches at the pool on Saturday didn't help either. haha, my feet were so sore....but got a highlight catch on video! I need to put it on youtube.

Ran like 2.1 on Monday and ankles are killing.
 
#5,181
#5,181
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#5,185
#5,185
Alrighty folks, not new to VN but new to this thread.

I've been running for a little over a month now and made the stupidest decision on Monday that I could've made...I switched shoes. I've been running in some Vibram Five Fingers b/c a friend told me they completely helped his shin splints...and they did for me too. After the first week, only thing that hurt were my calf muscles.

Monday, I wore my Reebok Zigs...big mistake. Immediately began to hurt. I went back to my Vibrams y'day and barely lasted a mile...and the last .5 hurt like hell.

So...today, I have my shins wrapped, iced, and pumped 800mg of Ibuprofen.

Following the R.I.C.E. method: Rest Ice Compression Elevate

Lastly, ordered some Mizuno Wave Inspire 9's--I'm a big dude (6'2", 260--trying to get back down to 220) with a somewhat severe overpronation.

Back when I was running a lot (6-7 years ago) I had Brooks Beasts but they're ugly as sin and I can't wear a shoe I don't like...the Mizuno's are badass but they're also supposed to help overpronators.

Any advice from you pros out there would be appreciated. I've got to get my a** back in shape...
 
#5,186
#5,186
To start I am no pro myself, but I have been running for two years now.

I'm a 6'4" dude and around three bills. I run three to four times a week and I use a Nimbus. My feet don't hurt from my shoes and I recommend them to everyone who will listen. Gel-Nimbus 15

But if the Beasts are what are comfortable, wear them. Who cares what they look like if they keep you running that extra mile. Also, these are no uglier than most running shoes: Beast Running Shoes.

I don't like the Zig personally because of the fact the arch seems to go flat on me, but a lot of it will have to do with going from Five Fingers to those. You are switching from a shoe with no support and is like running barefoot to something with standard running shoe support.
 
#5,189
#5,189
orangeblood79 said:
Alrighty folks, not new to VN but new to this thread.

I've been running for a little over a month now and made the stupidest decision on Monday that I could've made...I switched shoes. I've been running in some Vibram Five Fingers b/c a friend told me they completely helped his shin splints...and they did for me too. After the first week, only thing that hurt were my calf muscles.

Monday, I wore my Reebok Zigs...big mistake. Immediately began to hurt. I went back to my Vibrams y'day and barely lasted a mile...and the last .5 hurt like hell.

So...today, I have my shins wrapped, iced, and pumped 800mg of Ibuprofen.

Following the R.I.C.E. method: Rest Ice Compression Elevate

Lastly, ordered some Mizuno Wave Inspire 9's--I'm a big dude (6'2", 260--trying to get back down to 220) with a somewhat severe overpronation.

Back when I was running a lot (6-7 years ago) I had Brooks Beasts but they're ugly as sin and I can't wear a shoe I don't like...the Mizuno's are badass but they're also supposed to help overpronators.

Any advice from you pros out there would be appreciated. I've got to get my a** back in shape...
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I like the Brooks Pure series A LOT
 
#5,190
#5,190
GonzoforCuonzo said:
To start I am no pro myself, but I have been running for two years now.

I'm a 6'4" dude and around three bills. I run three to four times a week and I use a Nimbus. My feet don't hurt from my shoes and I recommend them to everyone who will listen. Gel-Nimbus 15

But if the Beasts are what are comfortable, wear them. Who cares what they look like if they keep you running that extra mile. Also, these are no uglier than most running shoes: Beast Running Shoes.

I don't like the Zig personally because of the fact the arch seems to go flat on me, but a lot of it will have to do with going from Five Fingers to those. You are switching from a shoe with no support and is like running barefoot to something with standard running shoe support.
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See that's the thing, I don't remember if my shin splints started acting up before or after I got the Brooks, that's another reason I avoided them this time.

It was likely the former--as the shoes I started out in, Asics Kayano's, were very likely well-worn when I started but I bought them for the comfort & look, not for running.

I LOVE Asics, I've played racquetball for 20+ years and I've worn nothing but Asics on the court for at least half that time. However, they don't have many shoes I like (yes, I'm "that guy"...I know, I know--but I HAVE to like the look of the shoe) that are for overpronators. That's why I went with the Mizuno's--plus, of the serious runners I know, they all swear by the Mizunos.
 
#5,193
#5,193
I forget which Asics I run in, and they're in my truck so I'm not going to go look, but of all the shoes I tried at Fleet Feet, they felt the best. Big improvement over the Nikes I was running in previously.

I read a review for adidas' new Sprinblade shoes, and while they don't do what they advertise (shocker), the reviewer reported almost no leg fatigue or pain when running when them.
 
#5,195
#5,195
Aavoxx said:
I forget which Asics I run in, and they're in my truck so I'm not going to go look, but of all the shoes I tried at Fleet Feet, they felt the best. Big improvement over the Nikes I was running in previously.

I read a review for adidas' new Sprinblade shoes, and while they don't do what they advertise (shocker), the reviewer reported almost no leg fatigue or pain when running when them.
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I won't be surprised the first time somebody twists an ankle or worse, when one of those blades break.
 
#5,196
#5,196
Aavoxx said:
I forget which Asics I run in, and they're in my truck so I'm not going to go look, but of all the shoes I tried at Fleet Feet, they felt the best. Big improvement over the Nikes I was running in previously.

I read a review for adidas' new Sprinblade shoes, and while they don't do what they advertise (shocker), the reviewer reported almost no leg fatigue or pain when running when them.
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I went to Fleet Feet when I was up for the Mizzu game last year and that was probably the best thing I could have done for my feet and legs. I tried on about six different pairs of shoes, all different brands. It came down to a pair of Brooks and New Balance that felt about the same on my feet but the Brooks were about thirty bucks cheaper, which surprised me. So I went with the Brooks and have been happy with them. Except for the fact the soles seem to be falling apart on them.
 
#5,200
#5,200
3 miles yesterday afternoon. 7:26 pace. Could have been better but started off too fast and eneded up having to walk for about a tenth of a mile.
 
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