My boy Josh over at CoolRunning.com has some great, easy-to-read tips for common running ailments, foot pain, foot injuries and arch pain.
His info came in handy for diagnosing and treating my latest training speed-bump - Plantar Fasciitis. I won't cover it here, since Josh nails the symptoms in his post and his instructions for wrapping the foot during treatment are spot-on.
If you're suffering from Plantar Fasciitis follow his instructions for arch support strapping. His steps for this particular wrap mimics the wrap my own foot-doctor put on me almost a year ago as I was being fitted for arch supports (orthotics). He lays it out there almost as if he where there in the office when my doctor wrapped my foot in the same way.
If you think you're suffering from Plantar Fasciitis, follow Josh Clark's instructions for now. I'm already feeling a little relief just wearing my orthotics all day instead of just on runs. I'm headed to CVS to get the wrap supplies now. I'll follow up in a later post to comment on how the wrap and the supports work out together.
All The Best.
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Rain in AZ
We've got cloud cover!
It would've been a good day to run for 2o, but the ol' arch was buggin'. Headed to The Runners Den to get some new zapatos.
Tip for Beginning Runners
If anything hurts for too long as you start training - like a knee, arch or ankle that hurts every time you run and aches for a couple of days after - don't give up your training. Talk to a foot specialist about arch supports. It's probably been a while since you put your body through this type of motion and the ol' sack a bones needs some help from supports to get your legs realigned for running again.
I had to do this because my arches had collapsed since the ol' glory days of high school football. The Doc. hooked me up and now I can roll 11-13 miles with proper training and walk without a limp a day or two later. The limp's 'cause I'm old - not because the arch supports aren't working.
A lot of beginning ailments will fade as your muscles get back into shape. Just keep at it and repeat after me, "1,2,3,4 - 4 more steps I'll go 4 more."
What Slayer Song Is In My Head?
Angel of Death
It would've been a good day to run for 2o, but the ol' arch was buggin'. Headed to The Runners Den to get some new zapatos.
Tip for Beginning Runners
If anything hurts for too long as you start training - like a knee, arch or ankle that hurts every time you run and aches for a couple of days after - don't give up your training. Talk to a foot specialist about arch supports. It's probably been a while since you put your body through this type of motion and the ol' sack a bones needs some help from supports to get your legs realigned for running again.
I had to do this because my arches had collapsed since the ol' glory days of high school football. The Doc. hooked me up and now I can roll 11-13 miles with proper training and walk without a limp a day or two later. The limp's 'cause I'm old - not because the arch supports aren't working.
A lot of beginning ailments will fade as your muscles get back into shape. Just keep at it and repeat after me, "1,2,3,4 - 4 more steps I'll go 4 more."
What Slayer Song Is In My Head?
Angel of Death
Monday, July 03, 2006
Holla Mi Amigos
Thought it might be time for me to enter the world of blogging.
What Will I Blog About?
The lack of good modern punk. American's ridiculous knack for coming down too hard on my migrating friends from south of the border, and maybe a few posts about running, rowing and riding. Oh - and a few rants about Reality TV and other things that disgust me.
You want reality TV?
It's called NFL Football on Fox.
Who Inspired Me To Blog?
http://mountainbikesandlife.blogspot.com/
What Queen Song Is In My Head Right Now?
Fat Bottomed Girls - "...get on your bikes and ride!"
What Will I Blog About?
The lack of good modern punk. American's ridiculous knack for coming down too hard on my migrating friends from south of the border, and maybe a few posts about running, rowing and riding. Oh - and a few rants about Reality TV and other things that disgust me.
You want reality TV?
It's called NFL Football on Fox.
Who Inspired Me To Blog?
http://mountainbikesandlife.blogspot.com/
What Queen Song Is In My Head Right Now?
Fat Bottomed Girls - "...get on your bikes and ride!"
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