So I’ve been running like a mile each day for 3 days out of the week. But I’ve laid it off since I’ve been getting a lot of plantar fascitis, knee pain, and pain around my shins.
I’m not even that old. I’m very confused, maybe there are some exercises I can do? Went to a running shoe store and they recommended me some more cushioning shoes like a glycerin gts 22.
Any tips, recommendations, comments, or suggestions would be appreciated.
Yeah I do the 3 runs tues, thurs, friday. Maybe I should skip the run on friday.
did got a running shoe store and they analyzed my running and said I land on my heel pretty hard. Told me I should get some cushioning shoes, I even bought some insoles from them before my running shoes come in.
Cushioning will only help you to a certain degree. Try adjusting your form little by little. There’s tons of good videos on this. If you are a heel striker, you absorb shocks with a stiff leg, resulting in a lot of stress. Putting your chest out or leaning slightly forward will shift your centre of gravity somewhat, making you roll through your heelstrike more smoothly, or making you strike midfoot or further. Don’t try to push too hard too fast, though. Make incremental progress.