running on macadam

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16 years ago 08/10/2007 4:59pm EDT

I'm a heavier runner (210lbs) and have always ran on the road for convenience. I run on the left side towards oncoming traffic like most do.

I've been experiencing a lot of backache and tightness on my right side (hamstring and lower-mid back).

Is it likely that the slope of the road could cause me to be having the back trouble and tight hamstring by altering how I run in compensating the slope angle?

Does a heel lift make sense in an attempt to counter the slope or isn't the slope enough to cause trouble? If so, I'd put it in the left foot?

Last question, what is the purpose of a heel lift? Why not just put a whole shoe insert in that acts as a heel lift?

Thanks

16 years ago 08/10/2007 8:26pm EDT

re: running angle

16 years ago 08/10/2007 8:58pm EDT

re: running angle

I don't understand. Why don't you run on a flatter surface? Do you come back the same way or is it just one way? Key advice: don't run on slanted surfaces because they will always probably lead to trouble.

16 years ago 08/10/2007 9:58pm EDT

re: G

There are not flat surfaces neaby... I live in some backroad open country

16 years ago 08/10/2007 11:59pm EDT

re: running angle

I do a lot of my training in similar circumstances.

I.T.B.S is the most likely injury to occur from running on that roadside camber.

This is especially so if you are running a lot of hills as well.

Macadam is better than concrete(cement)in my view.

If you are unfortunate enough to develop ITBS then you will have no choice but to change your training venue.

Suggest you seriously consider an alternative.At least for a few days a week.

Also keep up the stretching.

I dont believe the heel lifts will change things for you.

Good luck and good running.

Snatch

16 years ago 08/11/2007 12:08am EDT

re: Snatch

it may not be a problem with any relation to the slanted roadway. u may have somethin just from running on such a hard surface all the time. you should try to mix it up a little bit and run on some softer surfaces like grass or trails if at all possible

16 years ago 08/11/2007 12:09am EDT

re: Snatch

I almost always ran on the right hand side because that is facing the traffic in this part of the world.

My leg injuries were always on the left hand leg.

I was forced to change my training habits.

I still run on the roads but I get onto the grass and trails a lot more often these days.

16 years ago 08/11/2007 12:58pm EDT

re: Snatch

I do feel like I may have ITBS in my right leg but not sure what it really feels like. It may just be a light pain. I have seen multiple doctors and they say it's not an ITBS problem.

Would ITBS result in tenderness around my 11th rib? I also have a noticable divot in my rt. gluteus muscle.

My right leg also appears to be almost a 1/2 shorter than my left according ot measurements.

I'm throwing things out there but maybe someone out there can piece the puzzle together and come up w/ a probable cause/ solution.

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