How long does it take for average joe runner to be able to run with running flats on the road without your whole foot, ankle, shins, ect hurting? Is there something I can do to gradually feel comfortable running in flats?
How long does it take for average joe runner to be able to run with running flats on the road without your whole foot, ankle, shins, ect hurting? Is there something I can do to gradually feel comfortable running in flats?
normal running joe, i had to respond as i'm a pretty normal runner myself and my name is joe. anyways, i'd suggest reading the "hot chics/gabejennings" thread as some things i suggested in there will help you immeasurably. the one i can think of that would help you most is to go to home depot and shell out 20 bucks for a set of headphones(not the type you use with a walkman!). wear those while you walk/run with your flats on and you'll be able to hear how hard you are hitting the ground, the idea is to control your body/feet better so that you can't hear any jolting sound when your feet strike/carress the ground. if you are going lasse viren style and floating over the ground you'll be able to hear yourself breathing in a fluid manner with no interruptions due to footstrike. this will definitely help you get rid of that sore feeling.
I also had to respond as my name is also really Joe and I am average.
First off, are you talking about actually training in flats or just racing?
Legalizit is right about the running technique. It has a huge effect. It doesn't matter if you are just starting out or have been running for years. Your form has to be smooth and light before you should even think about training in flats.
I find that my running efficiency can vary quite a bit from month to month. My fitness level has a lot to do with it but so does weight. Even 5 pounds makes a huge difference for me. When I'm 145 I float. When I'm 150 I do not. And when I'm 155, I pound.
Right now I do very little training in flats outside of speedwork. Maybe one training run every couple of weeks and nothing over 8 miles. I've had weeks where I did several such runs, but if I'm not at 145, I don't bother.
And every one of the few people I know who successfully (i.e. without injury) train in flats definitely on the light end of the weight spectrum.
Regardless, the way to incorporate flats into training is gradually. Start with one run the first week. Then up the mileage a bit for that one run the next week. Then try two runs, etc. Don't just jump into it.
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