Awe man, . .hanging up my running shoes

cakebaker said:
I've never run because I know it's murder on the knees & everything else. In 20 years of working out with all kinds of cardio except running, I've never had an injury. I've done race walking, but never running. If you want killer cardio, try spinning! It's much kinder to the knees, and torches lots of calories. It's also great for shaping your gams, too!
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I've tried spinning and hated it! I find that funny because I love biking outdoors! Of course, now that I've started running, I am in love with it! Plus, with biking, I can't really "shut down" like I can with running because you have to watch more for people, kids, dogs, other cyclists, etc. And, if you we go off the bike path, then it's the traffic. I know spinning is supposed to be great, but it's just not my cup of cardio! ;)

So, I do step, circuit on occasion, and run, run, run! I'm so attached to it now, that I have to force myself to do other cardio from time to time! I'm even trying to get my butt out there and work with my jumprope!

Anyway, PF can be treated and you can get back to your normal activities. You (we) just all have to be careful and make sure we stretch a lot and wear supportive shoes!
 
I've got the triple threat myself--PF, tendonitis & heel spurs. I'm not a runner, but high impact has been pretty painful for me the last few years. I got custom inserts from my podiatrist, they've helped a lot.

But after working out at Cathe's gym for 3 days with almost no pain, I realized my concrete basement floor--even w/the rubber puzzle mats over them--is what's doing the damage. I'm actually putting in a new aerobics floor b/c if I don't I don't see much cardio in my future. :confused:

Anyway, my point being--maybe it would be helpful to change your running surface. Are you running on pavement? Maybe dirt or an athletic track would help?
 
syzygy314 said:
I've tried spinning and hated it! I find that funny because I love biking outdoors! Of course, now that I've started running, I am in love with it! Plus, with biking, I can't really "shut down" like I can with running because you have to watch more for people, kids, dogs, other cyclists, etc. And, if you we go off the bike path, then it's the traffic. I know spinning is supposed to be great, but it's just not my cup of cardio! ;)

So, I do step, circuit on occasion, and run, run, run! I'm so attached to it now, that I have to force myself to do other cardio from time to time! I'm even trying to get my butt out there and work with my jumprope!

Anyway, PF can be treated and you can get back to your normal activities. You (we) just all have to be careful and make sure we stretch a lot and wear supportive shoes!
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I hated spinning, too, at first. You have to give it a chance, and believe me, it grows on you, and it's HARD! It's really done wonders for my lower body, especially my quads, which are a problem area for me.
 
I have normal to high arches and developed PF on two occasions. once from walking too much on the treadmill at about 10% grade, and the second time from the one legged jumping in KPC. I use blue superfeet inserts. I make absolutely sure to walk barefoot on safe surfaces at least a little every day.... yes, I know they tell you not to do it but it helps me immensely. It helped much more than the god-awful stretching boot they tried to get me to wear.
obviously, the same thing does not cause PF in everyone, and the same thing will not always fix it.
 
Aw, geeze, sorry you're outta commish for awhile. As extremely frustrating as it is, try to remember, it's only temporary!

Like many others here, I can relate. I had to cut back and then ultimately stop running when I had a bout with AT, which I'd developed because of inadequate stretching habits and sheer stupidity and stubbornness ("I'll just run through it.") I did see a sports doc at the time, and I would recommend that. It's disheartening enough as it is to be sidelined, let alone to have to hear someone trying to convince you to give up running. That's crazy! Most runners develop one or more of the big five (PF, AT, ITB syndrome, chondromalacia, and shinsplints) at some point, and they fully recover and resume running. You will, too.

Just be careful and follow the doc's orders. I've been lucky enough not to have had PF, but I know from friends' experiences, it can be stubborn, and rushing the healing process will only make it worse. Good luck and keep your chin up!
 
Too Much Too Fast

So I was just saying that I am getting better from the achilles tendonitis and PF and now I have taken a step back. I have been trying to find different surfaces in my house for doing step on and thought that I was good to go... not so much. Today I went for an interval bike ride as I knew that my tendonitis was acting up and that even hurt! This is very discouraging but I think that I will try icing today and just keep working on strengthening! I did the 4DS calf workout this morning and things actually feel a little better now. I really miss that quietness of running and sorting out my day!

This will get better! Right!!!
Heather
 
Many years ago I had a podiatrist that recommended to me Birkenstock shoes for my flat feet.

Never had a problem since. They also sell insoles which I put in my shoes except of course the ones that are open.

Take a look:

http://www.hawea.de/Birkenstock.html

I hope this helps you as it did me.

Janie
 
Sorry about your pain...to blast weight I grudgingly added, twice a week a 3.5 mile jog (literally,feet barely off the ground because running is SO tough on my bones)....and 3 weeks into it...even with great shoes,stretching,etc, woke up with blinding bone pain down the femur, in the knee, the HIP....so my shoes are now power walkers.

On what Janie said, I happened to some Birks today at the outlet and slipped em on, haven't worn them in years and my goodness did they feel good! Thanks for the link to the innersoles too...I'm back on birks again!
 
I've had PF issues since the late 80's when I was an instructor. I still have problems from time to time. My feet are now flat, but I used to have high arches. I've found that Mephisto shoes feel best on my feet. They have some interesting styles. I have found that my feet feel better if I don't run around the house barefoot. I also use superfeet inserts and stretch daily. I keep most of my activity low impact anymore, but that has more to do with a knee issue:rolleyes: You know, I don't want to be out of shape, but some of these injuries...I'll still take the injuries ANY day than feeling out of shape.

Just to clarify...I like Mephisto for everyday wear...so much easier to find cute sandals that are good for your feet than cute closed shoes...I wear Asics for walk/run and crosstraining, with superfeet inserts. I still haven't given up cute shoes...I just don't wear them anymore unless I'm not going to be on my feet for a long time. kinda sucks.
 
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