30min stationary bike & 3mi run
Coros watch told me my VO2max dropped 9 points today (not that the value holds any weight)
Going to start running again this week after ~2 weeks off to let the foot heal. Time will tell
- RS
30min stationary bike & 3mi run
Coros watch told me my VO2max dropped 9 points today (not that the value holds any weight)
Going to start running again this week after ~2 weeks off to let the foot heal. Time will tell
- RS
rucker wrote:
That said - if the crowd here could pick ONE do-it-all shoe (easy jogging, steady miles, not too heavy for fast running, say 8-9oz, ideally 4-6mm drop, decent durability, good enough tread for sand/dirt running), what would we go with?
New Balance Beacon? Hoka Rincon or Hoka Mach? Saucony Kinvara? Nike Pegasus if you flex on the drop requirement?
rucker wrote:
That said - if the crowd here could pick ONE do-it-all shoe (easy jogging, steady miles, not too heavy for fast running, say 8-9oz, ideally 4-6mm drop, decent durability, good enough tread for sand/dirt running), what would we go with? Have to start packing stuff soon to ship it out and I'm going to throw 2 extra pairs of shoes in a tuff box to meet me at my destination.
The Adios Boost - version 1, 2, or 4. (I don't like 3 as much, and the 5s are clunky).
I use that shoe for all my long runs and workouts, and often use older models on easy runs. Great traction too.
Question to folks out there who have dealt with foot issues. Sorry ahead of time for the foot gore...
What I have thought was a Morton’s neuroma has flared up a bit again. The trigger seemed to be stepping on something funky on Friday. Anyone ever seen anything like this before? Worth getting checked out?
HHW: Hard to tell with the pic and that dark discoloration, but I have had some past issues due to callus build up on that area. What worked for me was soaking my feet and then taking one of those pumice stones or similar tool to the area every few days to slowly decrease the callus.
darkwave wrote:
rucker wrote:
That said - if the crowd here could pick ONE do-it-all shoe (easy jogging, steady miles, not too heavy for fast running, say 8-9oz, ideally 4-6mm drop, decent durability, good enough tread for sand/dirt running), what would we go with? Have to start packing stuff soon to ship it out and I'm going to throw 2 extra pairs of shoes in a tuff box to meet me at my destination.
The Adios Boost - version 1, 2, or 4. (I don't like 3 as much, and the 5s are clunky).
I use that shoe for all my long runs and workouts, and often use older models on easy runs. Great traction too.
Since you mentioned sand/dirt: if you're going to be doing a lot of your running off road, I might throw the Topo MTN Racer into the mix, since it hits some, though possibly not all, of the things that you're looking for. Under 10 oz, 5 mm drop, exceptional durability, excellent traction, and fun for faster running off-road. But while it's ok on the road, I'm guessing there are better options if you're going to be primarily running on roads, or for track workouts.
HHW: Is that discoloration temporary bruising, or has it been like that for a while?
Temporary bruising I think. Hasn't been like that for long. I think I stepped on something Friday as there was a sharp pain on one stride in particular. I am thinking that maybe it is a neuroma with surrounding vascular damage or something? I don't know... all I know it is looks gnarly and it hurts.
npurdy1112 wrote:
HHW: Hard to tell with the pic and that dark discoloration, but I have had some past issues due to callus build up on that area. What worked for me was soaking my feet and then taking one of those pumice stones or similar tool to the area every few days to slowly decrease the callus.
What did you find was the problem with callus buildup Purdy? I have always viewed them as an asset honestly.
highhoppingworm wrote:
npurdy1112 wrote:
HHW: Hard to tell with the pic and that dark discoloration, but I have had some past issues due to callus build up on that area. What worked for me was soaking my feet and then taking one of those pumice stones or similar tool to the area every few days to slowly decrease the callus.
What did you find was the problem with callus buildup Purdy? I have always viewed them as an asset honestly.
I had pain from too much of a callus build up. Main culprit was one on my left foot similar spot to yours. It caused my 2nd toe to have a little more than discomfort pain. A PT advised me to cut/file a spot in my shoes insole to see if that helped with any relief, it did. So thats when/why I started to keep up on my callus' with the pumice stone.
The callus are still always going to be there (for me). Its just a matter of keeping them from getting too built up and becoming an issue again. Now, I can tell when I need to give them a work over.
Do you call it doing your callus-thenics?
highhoppingworm wrote:
Do you call it doing your callus-thenics?
haha! Ill have to sneak that one in next time my wife is around. Will probably just get a head shake and eye roll.
rucker wrote:
That said - if the crowd here could pick ONE do-it-all shoe (easy jogging, steady miles, not too heavy for fast running, say 8-9oz, ideally 4-6mm drop, decent durability, good enough tread for sand/dirt running), what would we go with? Have to start packing stuff soon to ship it out and I'm going to throw 2 extra pairs of shoes in a tuff box to meet me at my destination.
I’m a big fan of the Adidas Boston as a versatile, durable shoe. (Granted Adidas is always threatening to ruin them.) Just bought two pairs of Boston 8s at $70/each, and got 2000 miles out of a pair last year (not smart, but still). Tough outsole, 9 ounces, good feel (10mm drop but the heel doesn’t feel bulky). Ran a both a mile time trial and 18 mile trail run in them last year.
Was going to say the exact same thing. Adidas Boston is a wonderfully versatile shoe. Hoka Clifton might fit that bill also.
npurdy1112 wrote:
The callus are still always going to be there (for me). Its just a matter of keeping them from getting too built up and becoming an issue again. Now, I can tell when I need to give them a work over.
I've also had similar callus issues in that spot. Certain shoes make it worse. I also keep it down with pumice stone and some kind of callus shaver (no idea what it's called). Epsom salt soak, then grind it down.
That looks like a bit more trauma than a callus at this time. Maybe bruising and then it'll come down...
M/37/145
Goal - Sub-16 5k
My week was a weird one. Snowstorm early in the week with three kids and wife at the house meant really limited time, so short runs. Really backloaded my week after that.
M - 7 miles @ 7:28 - Snow/Sleet/Rain - Terrible conditions
T - 5 miles @ 7:11
W - 4.2 miles AM @ 7:16; 8 miles PM @ 7:00
Th - 4.1 miles AM @ 7:14; 8.15 miles PM @ 7:05
F - 4 miles AM @ 7:11; 2 up, 4 tempo (5:28 avg), 2 down
Sa - 16 miles at 6:46 - Long run on Saturday to avoid snow on Sunday
Su - 6.3 miles at 7:13
Total - 71 miles
So yea, doubled three times, long run after quality tempo day, only one quality day... it was a weird week. Was a slave to the weird schedule, so had to do what time and life allowed.
highhoppingworm wrote:
Temporary bruising I think. Hasn't been like that for long. I think I stepped on something Friday as there was a sharp pain on one stride in particular. I am thinking that maybe it is a neuroma with surrounding vascular damage or something? I don't know... all I know it is looks gnarly and it hurts.
So it sounds like it could be just a bruise, maybe aggravating/aggravated by something that was already there, like you say.
One question would be whether the wrong step was bad enough to strain/sprain something in the mid foot. If you can remember, did it feel like you just stepped on something hard/sharp, or did it feel like you twisted/jammed it?
If there's more generalized swelling or inflammation, or any sense that there's something structurally wrong, that's the kind of thing that might suggest something more concerning than a bruise (which is hopefully all it is).
Thanks to all that chimed in re: shoes. I’m thinking Kinvara or Boston, Boston seems like a great option for durability but the drop is a little higher for someone with calf issues like me (lower drop kinda seems to help). Going to check out the Topo Mtn Racer as well. Again, really appreciate all the responses!!
Will post last week's when I get a chance, ahead of that wanted to ask a question.
Wth do you guys from cold weather places do about keeping hands warm?? Went out this morning, was 'only' -7c (-13 w/ windchill, ~20/10F), wore two pairs of gloves, still got some frost-burn on index fingers. What the hell more do I need to do, throw a cple of pairs of socks on top (main option I'm considering rn)?? Advice appreciated, going back out sometime late PM.
I'm guessing 'get better gloves'. Think I have some laying around, dont know if better or worse. At least I should be able to pull a triple layer.
fatsos wrote:
Will post last week's when I get a chance, ahead of that wanted to ask a question.
Wth do you guys from cold weather places do about keeping hands warm?? Went out this morning, was 'only' -7c (-13 w/ windchill, ~20/10F), wore two pairs of gloves, still got some frost-burn on index fingers. What the hell more do I need to do, throw a cple of pairs of socks on top (main option I'm considering rn)?? Advice appreciated, going back out sometime late PM.
I'm guessing 'get better gloves'. Think I have some laying around, dont know if better or worse. At least I should be able to pull a triple layer.
Changed my running life during winter. + they last most of the day so you can keep them for general walking around.
https://www.amazon.com/HotHands-Body-Hand-Super-Warmers/dp/B0007ZF4Q8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hand+warmers&qid=1612864455&sprefix=hand+warmers&sr=8-4