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From: Lll
Originally Posted by jaymar88
Sidewalk is the WORST!
Have her run on the asphalt if she must. I'd also go it and check to see if she has the right shoes and if she needs orthodics. Those can correct most common problems.
I'm fairly flat footed (horrible for running) and I'm pretty much pain free.
If a 200 lb flat footed short legged guy can run, anyone can.
Have her run on the asphalt if she must. I'd also go it and check to see if she has the right shoes and if she needs orthodics. Those can correct most common problems.
I'm fairly flat footed (horrible for running) and I'm pretty much pain free.
If a 200 lb flat footed short legged guy can run, anyone can.
Originally Posted by jaymar88
Did she get her gait assessed? It costs some money to get the right fit, but thats cheaper than a replacement knee
h: I'll pass this onto her.
Originally Posted by totalimmortal
Glucosamine. It's helped my knee A LOT. I've had four knee surgeries and I basically couldn't do anything for a long time, I couldn't even be on top during sex, lol. Glucosamine ftw!!
Got more info on that?
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From: Lll
Originally Posted by LiLRexen
ok..im just trying to help..and theres different grades of running shoes..its one thing i will splurge on without griping too much. I'd rather spend the extra 50 on a really nice pair of shoes than mess up my legs/feet.
h: Well, how do you tell whats a good shoe and whats a not so good shoe? What do you look for? :hs:
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I go to Road Runner sports.. They're trained to diagnose running / walking issues.
They also have a foot pressure gauge that monitors pronation.
Then, based on that, they can reccommend a type of shoe, what features, brands and styles will best suit your condition.
If there's one around you, that would be the best thing to do. Running in the wrong type of shoe can do more harm than good.
I run with asics gel evolution 9's. Motion control, extra arch support and more durable for larger framed runners.
Its the only shoe i wer now. I have 5 pairs that I rotate. Make sure you ditch them after 300 miles. They may still look good, but the rubber and foam are too compressed and worn out by then.
They also have a foot pressure gauge that monitors pronation.
Then, based on that, they can reccommend a type of shoe, what features, brands and styles will best suit your condition.
If there's one around you, that would be the best thing to do. Running in the wrong type of shoe can do more harm than good.
I run with asics gel evolution 9's. Motion control, extra arch support and more durable for larger framed runners.
Its the only shoe i wer now. I have 5 pairs that I rotate. Make sure you ditch them after 300 miles. They may still look good, but the rubber and foam are too compressed and worn out by then.
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From: Lll
Originally Posted by jaymar88
I go to Road Runner sports.. They're trained to diagnose running / walking issues.
They also have a foot pressure gauge that monitors pronation.
Then, based on that, they can reccommend a type of shoe, what features, brands and styles will best suit your condition.
If there's one around you, that would be the best thing to do. Running in the wrong type of shoe can do more harm than good.
I run with asics gel evolution 9's. Motion control, extra arch support and more durable for larger framed runners.
Its the only shoe i wer now. I have 5 pairs that I rotate. Make sure you ditch them after 300 miles. They may still look good, but the rubber and foam are too compressed and worn out by then.
They also have a foot pressure gauge that monitors pronation.
Then, based on that, they can reccommend a type of shoe, what features, brands and styles will best suit your condition.
If there's one around you, that would be the best thing to do. Running in the wrong type of shoe can do more harm than good.
I run with asics gel evolution 9's. Motion control, extra arch support and more durable for larger framed runners.
Its the only shoe i wer now. I have 5 pairs that I rotate. Make sure you ditch them after 300 miles. They may still look good, but the rubber and foam are too compressed and worn out by then.
Thanks Jay. They arent up here in Norcal...but I can try to find a place similar to them.
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Originally Posted by b00gers
My gf banged up her knee in high school. She started to run a month ago, and the pain is coming back. Advice?
She runs about 2-3 miles on the sidewalk 5 days a week. :hs:
She runs about 2-3 miles on the sidewalk 5 days a week. :hs: