tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30569672.post6903220479061745027..comments2023-09-11T06:03:33.499-07:00Comments on Enjoying the Course: Doctor's OrdersClarindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649159574541149892noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30569672.post-78958298940121188922012-11-23T11:08:07.539-08:002012-11-23T11:08:07.539-08:00How fun to get a comment on an older post. :) Some...How fun to get a comment on an older post. :) Sometimes re-reading old posts is quite fun! I have not tried barefoot/minimalist running shoes, though I have been curious about them. I'll have to do a little more research. Thanks!Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30569672.post-35875594616006664612012-11-23T10:59:38.156-08:002012-11-23T10:59:38.156-08:00Have you ever tried barefoot running shoes and the...Have you ever tried barefoot running shoes and then rotating them out periodically with standard running shoes? Whenever my knees have started to ache from running, I switch out to barefoot running shoes and the pain goes away. <br />ivfover40https://www.blogger.com/profile/09971145089641869310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30569672.post-9440572533340588622012-01-17T11:41:27.465-08:002012-01-17T11:41:27.465-08:00Thanks, Mark! I've since bought some new shoes...Thanks, Mark! I've since bought some new shoes. I haven't run in them yet, but great idea to track the mileage in DM. I'm hoping to get in a run this evening. We'll see.<br /><br />I'll check out Coach Jay Johnson, too.Clarindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17649159574541149892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30569672.post-46256507060259373332012-01-17T05:49:08.771-08:002012-01-17T05:49:08.771-08:00Good shoes are key. I often like to buy last year...Good shoes are key. I often like to buy last year's model which were good enough last year but cost less than this year's model. Also, since you use Daily Mile you can easily keep track of your shoe mileage. Core is also key (maybe even more so than shoes). Pretty much any runner who ends up needing physical therapy usually hears the same thing - weak core, need to strengthen it.<br />Hopefully the week off will help. You might want to also check out Coach Jay Johnson who works for Nike and has some great pre and post run routines for runners.<br />Good luck!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801973674045497060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30569672.post-14391534893252887032012-01-06T20:56:38.593-08:002012-01-06T20:56:38.593-08:00I'm a shoe junkie, so I tend to replace mine f...I'm a shoe junkie, so I tend to replace mine fairly quickly. Also, I can never bring myself to part with a lot of money for them (a lot would be anything over about $50.) So, I buy on sale and generally more than one pair when I find a really good deal. <br />I'm horrible about going to the doctor, so I wait and wait and wait before going. I usually either need to be dragging a limb or bleeding profusely before I manage to make it to a doctor.Trevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900866584423017653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30569672.post-17843409556051564272012-01-06T20:28:20.283-08:002012-01-06T20:28:20.283-08:00I couldn't agree more about the core - but eve...I couldn't agree more about the core - but even more important is the hip abductors and glutes!! I treat lots of runners and that is a primary weakness. Sorry to get so technical :)<br /><br />I am guilty on the shoes. Mine were from June 2010 and I just bought new ones last week. They are so expensive! But yes, worth it.Just A Normal Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044107177408002343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30569672.post-35092443728047732952012-01-05T16:19:15.183-08:002012-01-05T16:19:15.183-08:00I can usually only get about 300 miles on a pair b...I can usually only get about 300 miles on a pair before my shins start screaming at me...and I'm terrible about going to the doctor. I hope your rash goes away quick - that sounds uncomfortable...bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.com