Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[b-rad]

No. Please enlighten me!! I definitely think I over pronate. I run in a pair of Adidas trail running shoes. I know zero about running shoes.

 

I started running in December I've rolled the same ankle about 5 times now. It's really getting to me. Lungs are fine. Legs are now fine. It's just that same god damned ankle. I super suck at running but i actually enjoy it.

 

I bought a proper ankle brace on the weekend. Not the glorified sock one. One of those lace up boys. I'm gonna go for a 5k flat run tomorrow morning and see how we go.

Are you running on tar with the trail shoes? If so I'm not sure that's ideal. I'm no expert at all but have heard of numerous running experts, physios etc. don't recommend that Trail shoes be worn on the tar. Perhaps someone else can confirm?

 

Of course if you're only using them on trail type terrain then disregard above.

[Stevief]

No. Please enlighten me!! I definitely think I over pronate. I run in a pair of Adidas trail running shoes. I know zero about running shoes.

 

I started running in December I've rolled the same ankle about 5 times now. It's really getting to me. Lungs are fine. Legs are now fine. It's just that same god damned ankle. I super suck at running but i actually enjoy it.

 

I bought a proper ankle brace on the weekend. Not the glorified sock one. One of those lace up boys. I'm gonna go for a 5k flat run tomorrow morning and see how we go.

Look im no expert.  Im not sure if you over-pronate or you nuetral or under pronate which is not as common.  Easy to tell if you show me a picture of the tread of your current shoe. Basically if you over pronate your ankle rolls inwards.  Or google pronation to see what type of pronator you are.

 

So if you like me and you have a tendency to over pronate you will require a stability shoe.  Not all brands make them i find Nike is for neutral runners, the best stability shoe for me is Asics but New Balance have good shoes for stability as well as brooks.

 

Furthremore if you running road its not a good idea to run in trail shoes, it could damage your knees and ankles. 

Hope this helps and im sure otehrs on this thread know a lot more than me .

 

Other help could be getting insoles to help with th erolling.  Its just a pice of rubber that sits in the side of the shoe to stop the foot pronating, but stability shoes will negate that.

 

The chart should help.

 

Edited May 18, 2020 by Stevief

[shaper]

Some new carbon plate race shoes fom Saucony https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-gear/run-gear/saucony-fastest-ever-shoe

[Jaws677]

Well this sucks

[Craai]

Well this sucks

 

 

It's almost like they were thinking... how can we lose a lot of users?

Edited May 18, 2020 by Craai

[shaper]

If you segment hunt, then you can create them in Garmin segments and route planner just use komoot.

 

Agreed they just seem to be shooting themselves in the foot, by trying to force you to pay without adding any value to make it worth while.

[dave303e]

I found my new cyclist hunting ground the last few days, gentle uphill in the suburbs frequented by cyclists. Last week in my 5km TT I passed 2 groups of cyclists on that stretch, on the weekend it was a new achievement unlocked striding past a tandem bike at 4:10/km. Again this morning the look of disappointment followed by the anxious rattling of gears as I passed a pair of mamils on Bianchi's on the same bit of road. It certainly strokes the ego running past bikes...

[Duane_Bosch]

Look im no expert.  Im not sure if you over-pronate or you nuetral or under pronate which is not as common.  Easy to tell if you show me a picture of the tread of your current shoe. Basically if you over pronate your ankle rolls inwards.  Or google pronation to see what type of pronator you are.

 

So if you like me and you have a tendency to over pronate you will require a stability shoe.  Not all brands make them i find Nike is for neutral runners, the best stability shoe for me is Asics but New Balance have good shoes for stability as well as brooks.

 

Furthremore if you running road its not a good idea to run in trail shoes, it could damage your knees and ankles. 

Hope this helps and im sure otehrs on this thread know a lot more than me .

 

Other help could be getting insoles to help with th erolling.  Its just a pice of rubber that sits in the side of the shoe to stop the foot pronating, but stability shoes will negate that.

 

The chart should help.

 

pronate.jpg

Thanks so much.

 

I definitely think I overpronate based on the pic and the wear of my shoes over the years. When I bought running shoes i basically went into the shop with a budget and bought a brand i recognized and a color I liked. The idea was to do the odd park run. I suppose much like the mistakes a newb cyclist would make.

 

I'm going to buy those Asics shoes ASAP and see. I did a little 5k flat trundle this morning with an ankle brace on and that was fine but I'm not a fan of that type of thing. My thinking is that a brace will actually make the root cause of the problem worse.

Edited May 19, 2020 by Duane_Bosch

[dave303e]

There are a lot of stability exercises to build ankle strength, I suggest adding them to your weekly routine a few times after runs just take 20mins. You will feel the difference in the long term esp if you go to trails.

[Duane_Bosch]

There are a lot of stability exercises to build ankle strength, I suggest adding them to your weekly routine a few times after runs just take 20mins. You will feel the difference in the long term esp if you go to trails.

Thanks.

[Let's Ride]

I found my new cyclist hunting ground the last few days, gentle uphill in the suburbs frequented by cyclists. Last week in my 5km TT I passed 2 groups of cyclists on that stretch, on the weekend it was a new achievement unlocked striding past a tandem bike at 4:10/km. Again this morning the look of disappointment followed by the anxious rattling of gears as I passed a pair of mamils on Bianchi's on the same bit of road. It certainly strokes the ego running past bikes...

Most certainly. Hmm. I know two people who ride on Bianchis in my area. Wonder if it's them. Often run past cyclists up southerncross drive.

[Let's Ride]

Thanks so much.

 

I definitely think I overpronate based on the pic and the wear of my shoes over the years. When I bought running shoes i basically went into the shop with a budget and bought a brand i recognized and a color I liked. The idea was to do the odd park run. I suppose much like the mistakes a newb cyclist would make.

 

I'm going to buy those Asics shoes ASAP and see. I did a little 5k flat trundle this morning with an ankle brace on and that was fine but I'm not a fan of that type of thing. My thinking is that a brace will actually make the root cause of the problem worse.

Go to a proper running shoe shop please. They will give you good advice and also see what support you need. The sweat shop is a great example. Sales staff are also runners so they really know what they are talking about.

 

Edit: I'm not sure sportsman's warehouse is a good idea, the one near me the sales staff aren't so clued up.

Edited May 19, 2020 by Let's Ride

[Duane_Bosch]

Edit: I'm not sure sportsman's warehouse is a good idea, the one near me the sales staff aren't so clued up.

Yup.

 

I went there on Saturday and they seemed determined to not take any of my money at all.

[shaper]

Yup.

 

I went there on Saturday and they seemed determined to not take any of my money at all.

Go to the Sweatshop in Clairemont, they will get you to run back and forth and be able to tell you your running gait and whether you overpronate.

 

They will then be able to give you good advice on which shoes best suit.

[Edgar]

If you segment hunt, then you can create them in Garmin segments and route planner just use komoot.

 

Agreed they just seem to be shooting themselves in the foot, by trying to force you to pay without adding any value to make it worth while.

 

My understanding is this is going to limited, as long as you in the top 10 you are okay.  Although I could have this completely wrong. They have cut it for the third party apps as well.

 

Agreed on the route planner, there are so many options for this. It just means switching to another platform. 

 

Are these changes going to drive subscription, I'm not convinced.  

[Stretch]

Just gonna have to make sure I'm in the top 10