Comments on: Big Day http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:05:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Steph (Steph Runs the City) http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68189 Steph (Steph Runs the City) Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:25:38 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68189 hey jenna- you may want to consider not running on the treadmill anymore. i am training for the nyc marathon now, and our coaches advocate running on soft, outdoor surfaces, such as a dirt or gravel path (as opposed to pavement or cement). it's definitely easier on your body, and can help prolong your running career. one of my coaches said that running on the treadmill can be especially bad if you have an injury, because you are repeating the same movement over and over again in the exact same way, and are less likely to change speeds or the way your legs hit the treadmill. when you run outside, your rhythym is not quite as consistent and your gait changes when you run over different surfaces since the ground is not always even. i've had a lot of problems with my foot the past few months, and now that i've stopped doing as much treadmill running and started running outside more- i've notice a HUGE difference! anyway, just thought i would pass this info along and maybe it will help! hope you hear some good news today! hey jenna- you may want to consider not running on the treadmill anymore. i am training for the nyc marathon now, and our coaches advocate running on soft, outdoor surfaces, such as a dirt or gravel path (as opposed to pavement or cement). it’s definitely easier on your body, and can help prolong your running career. one of my coaches said that running on the treadmill can be especially bad if you have an injury, because you are repeating the same movement over and over again in the exact same way, and are less likely to change speeds or the way your legs hit the treadmill. when you run outside, your rhythym is not quite as consistent and your gait changes when you run over different surfaces since the ground is not always even.

i’ve had a lot of problems with my foot the past few months, and now that i’ve stopped doing as much treadmill running and started running outside more- i’ve notice a HUGE difference!

anyway, just thought i would pass this info along and maybe it will help!

hope you hear some good news today!

]]> By: Matt http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68158 Matt Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:56:16 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68158 Have you thought about adding some tempo work or speed intervals into your training? That's the best way to improve! Have you thought about adding some tempo work or speed intervals into your training? That’s the best way to improve!

]]> By: Chelsea http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68152 Chelsea Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:23:38 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68152 Glad you had a fun time in Madison. The summers are beautiful, and you'd learn to deal with the winters. Grew up in Florida and lived there until I was 23 so if I can do the Midwest winter thing, anyone can! Glad you had a fun time in Madison. The summers are beautiful, and you’d learn to deal with the winters. Grew up in Florida and lived there until I was 23 so if I can do the Midwest winter thing, anyone can!

]]> By: HeatherBakes http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68151 HeatherBakes Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:20:23 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68151 Good luck today!! Can't wait to hear the results. You have such creative smoothies- I would never have thought to add canteloupe. Good luck today!! Can’t wait to hear the results.
You have such creative smoothies- I would never have thought to add canteloupe.

]]> By: Rachel (rachelsworkbites.com) http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68150 Rachel (rachelsworkbites.com) Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:20:15 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68150 I just tried the chocolate falvor today, I LOVED it!! I just tried the chocolate falvor today, I LOVED it!!

]]> By: Danielle J. http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68149 Danielle J. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:17:52 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68149 Keeping my fingers crossed for you! I know you're seeing a podiatrist for your feet stuff, but I just thought I'd weigh in here since I also used to have really bad shin splints. I'm also a pronator (ironically on my left side too!) so every time I would go to be fit for shoes they would want to put me into hard, stability shoes to stop the pronating. Two pair later I finally went to a New Balance store and decided to try a cushioning shoe with insoles and my shin splints went away! I'm not sure what kind of shoes you have, but maybe it's possible that they are also the culprit. Sorry for the long personal story, but even on the off chance that it helps it would be worth looking into! Oh, and I'm from Port Saint Lucie - so we grew up not far from each other before your family moved to Tampa :) Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

I know you’re seeing a podiatrist for your feet stuff, but I just thought I’d weigh in here since I also used to have really bad shin splints. I’m also a pronator (ironically on my left side too!) so every time I would go to be fit for shoes they would want to put me into hard, stability shoes to stop the pronating. Two pair later I finally went to a New Balance store and decided to try a cushioning shoe with insoles and my shin splints went away! I’m not sure what kind of shoes you have, but maybe it’s possible that they are also the culprit. Sorry for the long personal story, but even on the off chance that it helps it would be worth looking into!

Oh, and I’m from Port Saint Lucie – so we grew up not far from each other before your family moved to Tampa :)

]]> By: Jennifer @ His N' Her Health http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68148 Jennifer @ His N' Her Health Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:11:42 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68148 Good luck! Fingers crossed! Good luck! Fingers crossed!

]]> By: meg http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68147 meg Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:04:46 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68147 Fingers crossed for good news! Sorry you are still experiencing discomfort. Fingers crossed for good news!
Sorry you are still experiencing discomfort.

]]> By: Jess http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68146 Jess Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:51:32 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68146 Fingers crossed! You're doing strength exercises for your shins, right? They will start working eventually and then you will have even less discomfort. Fingers crossed!

You’re doing strength exercises for your shins, right? They will start working eventually and then you will have even less discomfort.

]]> By: MMiller http://www.eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68142 MMiller Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:35:08 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/big-day/#comment-68142 Have you ever heard of zcoil shoes and sneakers? They are kind of funky looking, but have helped so many with foot pain and problems! Look them up and maybe give them a try! I have spoken to a few people who have tried them and all loved them! Have you ever heard of zcoil shoes and sneakers? They are kind of funky looking, but have helped so many with foot pain and problems! Look them up and maybe give them a try! I have spoken to a few people who have tried them and all loved them!

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