Ultra training for beginners
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May 2014
1:14pm, 12 May 2014
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JohnnyO
They fit like adidas, narrow inov-8sand nikes- about a half size up from saucony, mizuno and most others. They are 'natural', which is marketing nonsense for a low-ish drop, but they are cushioned compared to a lot of 'barefoot' shoes. The sole is very flexible despite the cushioning, which is an important thing for me and is what eventually stopped me from wearing Roclites. I think I saw some of the originals (bright yellow) for £39 on Start Fitness not long ago. I wore them for a road and track 40miler and was very happy. |
May 2014
1:27pm, 12 May 2014
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Shred Betty
hehe - I did try doing a recce of the Crybin fell route in the Cascadias and I can confirm they are not good on extreme terrain! ![]() |
May 2014
5:28pm, 12 May 2014
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HappyG(rrr)
I did the Highland Fling 53 in Hoka Rapa Nuis, because I had probs with bashing toes and base of foot / sole problems. I had no blisters, no lost toe nails and no foot problems at all. Also no quad fatigue or cramps, no knee, hip or other joint probs. Plenty of other probs: calf cramping, general fatigue but think that was down to just general lack of training. Good luck jacs. ![]() |
May 2014
9:51pm, 12 May 2014
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Ymee
:-)G - does your doc have a similarly magic cure for ITB?! I've done everything Dr Google has to recommend....
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May 2014
10:17pm, 12 May 2014
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Liliaicha
I have tried EVERYTHING to cure my ITB. Physiotherapy, chiropracty, massage, rolling, chi running, orthotics, strengthening, stretching.....etc etc etc What works for me? Fit Feet orthotics, massage and taping 2 days before a race, strengthening exercises: strengthrunning.com Ran 100 miles last year with no ITB issues. 3 years ago I couldn't run more than 9 or 10 miles without excruciating knee pain. I am not *cured* it's a constant battle! |
May 2014
9:01am, 13 May 2014
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HappyG(rrr)
I had ITB probs when I started running, but it went away. So no doc or physio used. Just lucky I guess. For ITB, I still do the side bend, one foot behind the other stretch 2-3 times per week. And I have to say, I'm a fan of foam roller again 2-3 times per week - hurts like b*ggery, but no quad, ham or ITB probs. Hope you guys get it sorted. ![]() |
May 2014
12:33pm, 13 May 2014
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Rosehip
would you mind expanding on or linking to that ITB stretch please?
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May 2014
1:00pm, 13 May 2014
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DoricQuine
Good illustration of it here Rosehip nhs.uk
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May 2014
1:05pm, 13 May 2014
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Rosehip
Thank you ![]() |
May 2014
2:32pm, 13 May 2014
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HappyG(rrr)
That's the one, the 5th one down on that link. Thanks DQ! ![]() |
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