soreness in lower legs
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kylie posted 26 weeks ago.
Another thing to keep in mind is that the shoes get broken down with each run -- I had no idea how old or what type of shoe you are running in now, but over 2 months maybe it is now that they just aren't cutting it any more.
Or it could be your body adapting to the new pace -- was it all at once, and on all runs? Or was it the addition of a speedier run among your other runs?
Some soreness just means the muscles are learning a new routine.
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thesonicson posted 26 weeks ago.
I am running on pearl izumi trail shoes, since i like to hit the trails occasionally. They have worked very well on pavement as well. I'm pretty sure after the reading I've done, the only big difference from their road shoe is the tread material. I'm tending to think it's the increase in pace and will give it a few more days for my body to adjust. I've decreased my mile time by about 30 sec, is that too much at once? Thanks.
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cuds posted 26 weeks ago.
Trail shoes are different than regular running shoes in more ways that just the tread material. You really should never be running on pavement with trail shoes. That's probably a start to figuring out where this pain is coming from.
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kylie posted 26 weeks ago.
As cuds mentioned, most trail shoes are different from normal road running shoes: in particular, they are stiffer and heavier. But if you have been running in them all long, and they are decently new, I wouldn't jump to that as your problem.
But all of a sudden every run you are doing is 30sec per mile faster? Why? Were you just not running well before? Are you really pushing it now? Are all of your runs at the same pace? Yes, that is enough of a change that your legs will feel it.
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burnman posted 26 weeks ago.
IMO, a very small percentage of injuries are related to improper or inadequate equipment. It's always the first thing that athletes look at because it's the quickest and easiest thing to fix (though rarely the cheapest). It's very possible that your shoes just don't fit the type of running you're doing, but in most cases it's a matter of proper form. First, I would look at the volume and intensity of your recent run training - noting that you've upped the pace. As you increase the workload, you're going to experience the inevitable soreness. I say hold on to the 2mo old shoes, save your $$$, and focus on your running economy instead. Run tall, and run forward. Don't let your head bound up and down, and focus on driving through your hips. Also - if you haven't already - work on a high turnover as it increases efficiency, minimizes impact on the legs, and requires less propulsion from your legs. Next time you run, start out in your regular fashion for 15-20 minutes, then make the adjustments that I've noted. If form is your problem, the adjustments should help to make your stride feel relatively effortless. If not, maybe you need to slow down.
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TriSooner posted 26 weeks ago.
burnman wrote:
FTFY. You said a mouthful.
IMO, a very small percentage ofinjurieslimitations are related to improper or inadequate equipment. It's always the first thing that athletes look at because it's the quickest and easiest thing to fix . . .
Seriously though, it may be a case of shin splints brought on by the speedwork, but it might go away with time: "the muscles of the anterior shin can be trained for greater static and dynamic flexibility through adaptation, which will diminish the contracting reflex, and allow the muscles to handle the rapid stretch."
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azmojo804 posted 26 weeks ago.
stretching your calves and shins before and after the runs?
is your form unchanged? Are you now leaning too far forward with the increase in pace?
2 months shouldn't be a lot on shoes, unless you're running huge mileage. But, as others stated, trail shoes on pavement isn't the best scenario.
can you slow back down the :30/m and see if that improves things again?
+1 on the shin splint link...
I've started experiencing lower leg soreness the past few days in both legs on the shins and calfs. I'm imagining I need to go to a run shop and get analyzed for a proper type shoe. But I have been running on these shoes for about 2 months with no prior problems. I tend run on the outsides of my feet, but the only thing I have changed this past week was increase in pace. Could that be the cause? Thanks.