I have pretty severe pronation and I normally run with custom made orthotics in my training shoes. I personally fell more efficent when i have the orthotics in. My question is, should I race with custom made orthotics in my racing shoes? I run cross country and 5k on the track. Will running without support hurt my efficency? or will the extra weight effect me more? Any suggestions and experiences will help. Thanks.
I have always been advised to race without the orthodics, on the basis that its between 14 and 20 minutes of running without orthodics and they tend to not fit in racing spikes as well as weigh them down. As for feeling more efficient, I'd say weight lift and do drills to strengthen your "weak" spots in your form, and use the orthodics simply for your alignment.
i just tape my feet for a little extra support for the racing flats. No problem.
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i dont want to sound like an idiot, but what does "taping your foot" mean and how does one go about doing this?
I'd say wear them. I do and doubt it makes much difference. If we're going to get skitty about weight do you wear a watch when racing or go without socks?
I was always told that the orthotics belong to your foot rather than the shoe and therefore you should wear them all the time. If you don't you will be losing biomechanical efficiency at the time when your body is at it's greatest stress and you need it most.
You might find that when racing on the track you will be much more up on your toes than in general training. This will reduce the need for orthotics as your foot will not have to be guided in its motion from 'heel down' to 'toe off'. The saving in weight will also be beneficial.
"I was always told that the orthotics belong to your foot rather than the shoe and therefore you should wear them all the time."
So does that mean i have to wear them when i go to bed? Do i have to wear them around the house everday?? I mean can i even walk around the house barefoot anymore??
Within reason obviously. Pedant
you're best off training and racing the in the same stuff, so if you're going to wear your orthotic in training, do the same in racing.
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