I run in orthotics and feel that they definately help me with problems I've had in the past (ITBS for example). However, when I do fast stuff, especially on grass I really have trouble running fast and kind of "clunk along". Would it be a good idea to do all my normal runs in orthotics then ditching them for fast workouts? thanks for any advice.
thats what i do and i feel fine doing that. Since the bulk of most peoples running isn't on the track or workout (like 10%) if you don't get injured then go for it!
I and (all the other orthotics wearers that I know, some of whom are pretty fast) run all my easy and long days in orthotics and leave them out for workouts (I tend to run in flats or spikes on those days anyways). Only 10% or so of my mileage is intervals or tempo, so I don't think it hurts.
I do the same thing. Does anyone know if any elites or close to elite runners wear orthodics?
too heavy for workouts. even if you get a lightweight orthotic i still wouldn't wear it. i just don't like the way it makes the flat/spike perform or even fit. unless you have a very difficult time staying healthy without orthotics i would go without them for workouts.
i'm pretty sure elva dryer wears an orthotic, but it's over the counter and not custom. besides that i'm not sure but i would guess that someone who has had some injury issues would wear one, maybe ritz.
ya huh wrote:
I do the same thing. Does anyone know if any elites or close to elite runners wear orthodics?
LOTS.