Bill’s Training Blog

One thing that has always annoyed me is that when I run my feet hurt and the my shins ache. Now I know that pain is part of the gain and I just thought I had to run “through” it.

However, I thought that I probably ran funny without knowing it but didn’t know what to do. I felt like I was “limping” all the time and I was sure that wasn’t helping me run better. So, like any ignoramus I just kept doing what I always did which was one of two things:

• never run
• if I do run, run with pain and accept it!

Fortunately, my FBH (Far Better Half) got a job with two physios and a podiatrist. Earl Louis is the Podiatrist and he is great. Explains things well and easily, shows you why you need help and then provides the right amount of support.

And now I have orthotics for my running shoes. I’m just breaking them in after getting them on Thursday night but I think they are almost there. I ran/walked to the pool the other day and need to loosen the laces a bit on the way there but they were fine on the way back.

Interestingly, no shin pain! And the cushioning under the foot is limiting any foot pain like I used to get. I haven’t done a hard run on them yet but so far so good.

I’m off for a run this afternoon, around 6kms, so I’ll definitely have some evidence either way after that.

Also, more heart rate readings.

Bill

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