02-25-2022, 08:04 PM
(02-25-2022, 02:54 PM)TR 675 Wrote: Up until a few years ago I'd drag my sorry ass around the streets of South Birmingham and was averaging around 8 min miles on distances between 6 and 8 miles. I'd go probably twice a week, one long run and one shorter (3 miles) speed run.
Anyhow got shin splints quite bad and thought I got it sorted. Saw a physio and had some orthotics made to compensate my pronating. Together with plantar fasciitis occurring shortly after I've not been able to much at all.
Now if go out more than once a week the shin splints and other aches return. So now I do a steady 4-5 mile run once a week averaging around 9 min mile. Not sure how I can build it up again, not too bothered about pace anymore, just like to go out on longer runs or perhaps twice a week. The physio I used to go to has moved away and not many others are taking on new patients yet. Any suggestion / advice from you guys?
Look at the book 'Older Yet Faster' - many people go to this guy to improve their running, posture, fix ailments etc.
First thing he does is throws their orthotics away!