tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178232238702472215.post9071905751769071823..comments2023-10-16T07:20:32.066-07:00Comments on Never been a runner: So I have a labral tear; I have some questions.Dale Jamiesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614483254021667053noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178232238702472215.post-1286617271909206132013-07-20T11:32:48.408-07:002013-07-20T11:32:48.408-07:00I'm afraid I can't offer much help above w...I'm afraid I can't offer much help above what has been said above and you've already blogged about. I hope those wiser than me are able to offer you some help and direction.<br /><br />On the plus side, you finally have a proper diagnosis. That is the first and most important step.<br /><br />Recover well.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081249285668789475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178232238702472215.post-83980214322840455822013-07-19T06:43:39.233-07:002013-07-19T06:43:39.233-07:00My injuries have typically been lower leg and foot...My injuries have typically been lower leg and foot, but I've also had hip flexor problems as well. I believe a lot of my problems stem from not doing much exercise during my thirties when I was busy starting a business and raising a young family, then in my late thirties I started running again and got the running bug which lead to ultra running. So from nothing to running ultra's in my first year and half back running is probably a bit too much too fast for my body to adapt perfectly and symmetrically. I'm sure old habits and injuries plays a part too, favouring one side or the other.<br /><br />I do feel that learning to and strengthening oneself for running barefoot or near barefoot is an asset, and should be part of all runners training. It's a lot about getting back in touch with your bodies movement and sensory feedback, being aware of how you move and load your body starts from the soles upwards. The less you have under your feet the more immediate the feedback is. Once you have the skill to run barefoot it can help even when you are shod. I believe there are lots of similarities between barefoot running form and the ultra shuffle that runners often adopt to ease loads of fatigued feet and legs.<br /><br />Robert Osfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178232238702472215.post-27635851500119290292013-07-19T05:26:17.758-07:002013-07-19T05:26:17.758-07:00thanks Robert, I've got all of this stuff cove...thanks Robert, I've got all of this stuff covered (or thereabouts) as highlighted in previous posts but I'm particularly drawn to what you say about your own injuries. <br /><br />I was moseying along just fine until it was suggested to me that all of the injuries were not normal. It's played on me so much hence this post. I suppose it's comforting to hear that others such as yourself are troubled by this too.<br /><br />Thanks also for the tip about the barefoot stuff, I think I'll invest in a pair from Inov8 or vivobarefoot.Dale Jamiesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614483254021667053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178232238702472215.post-67890244414080959122013-07-18T09:51:41.483-07:002013-07-18T09:51:41.483-07:00I too have suffered with plenty of injuries since ...I too have suffered with plenty of injuries since returning to running, it's incredibly frustrating. I love running, hate being injured.<br /><br />A few things that may help are:<br /><br />Get a slow motion video of you running, look at asymmetries.<br /><br />Have a range of running shoes, all of which fit your properly - loosing toe nails is likely to be related to poorly fitting shoes. Mix your shoe types - some minimal and some less minimal.<br /><br />When you run with minimal or no shoes keep your runs short and slow till you've built up the bone and soft tissue strength. Learn to feel the ground contact, from landing, mid-stance through to toe off. Each of the phases should be balanced and gentle.<br /><br />When going minimal you needn't go with five fingers and these may in fact cause more problems with they don't fit well. A range of companies now have good minimal shoes - I now own three zero drop/anatomical last shoes from inov-8 and one from vivobarefoot and love them all.<br /><br />Cross train more. Hill walking is a good way to soften the loading on the body whilst still getting good range of movement and aerobic workouts. Lean to slow down and not hurry training.<br /><br />Eat and sleep well, get plenty of sunshine, these together a even more important than training as if you don't fully recover you'll invariably get injured.<br /><br />Avoid combining stress, so if you've had a stressfully time at work or in the rest of your life take it extra easy when training and racing. When the rest of your life is well settled you can afford to add a little more stress on the exercise front.Robert Osfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178232238702472215.post-12461746042045138302013-07-16T12:51:47.553-07:002013-07-16T12:51:47.553-07:00ha, hence my previous comment to you on your blog ...ha, hence my previous comment to you on your blog re 2015!Dale Jamiesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614483254021667053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178232238702472215.post-74975914187520020602013-07-16T12:17:36.781-07:002013-07-16T12:17:36.781-07:00Maybe some light at the end of the tunnel, mate.Maybe some light at the end of the tunnel, mate.Subversive Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314881465522292553noreply@blogger.com