So as some of you know, I'm a runner. Recently I've started to run Indoor-Track as a transition from Cross Country. Obviously, I still run the distance events, preferably the 2-mile. Here's where I need a little bit of help. To anybody who's run the event before: How should I run the race? I'm used to 3.1 with hills instead of 2 on flat, so I'm clueless on the speed issue. I'm in the middle of transitioning into a forefoot strike. In case you don't know what that is, it's when you land on the balls of your feet instead of the arch or the heel. I currently wear a Brooks Adrenaline GTS '11, which is ironically a heel-striker shoe, but I decided to transition mid-shoe so whatever. Here's the problem, during the race, mostly the 2-mile, I obviously have to make a lot of turns as it's a distance event. Since indoor tracks are half the size of an outdoor track, I have to do twice as many laps as normal, and when I turn left for about the 10th time, the bottom left of my left foot begins to burn with vicious intensity. At the end of each race I notice I'll have formed a really bad blister where the pain was. Obviously, it's my forefoot-strike mixed with the shoe that's causing a load of friction between the foot and the inside of the shoe but here's what I'm asking: How exactly can I prevent this blistering? Would running-spikes solve the problem or just make it worse? Should I tighten my shoe? Loosen it? Again, any input is appreciated.
The first thing I must say is, I never thought there was so much thought into just running, I just thought it was either running around in circles, or really long jogs... Quite nice way to learn about something. Second, I don't have much idea what your saying, but from what I gather, you're using the wrong type of shoe for what you want... Unless you did, then it sort of sounds like you're putting maybe pressure on it around turns if it starts after you turned left... I don't exactly know what to do... Maybe try tightening your shoe... Sorry I don't know more of the subject, but it was nice to know there's more to running that just...Running.
well, I don't know much about professional running, but since running requires leg stamina and strength, as snowboarding, your feet comfort is very important. I'm not sure if there's running shoes with it, but try finding shoes with imprint technology. I have it on my snowboard boots. It's basically material that shoe is made of, and under your feet heat, it forms to perfectly match your feet, so you'll have maximum comfort. Also, try working more on strength of your legs, because more muscle structure you have, more impact they will be able to take without getting tired.
Yeah, I've been working on that a lot recently. I try to do intervals twice a week alternating between Fartleks and 200's, and with the recent switch to forefoot striking it's taking a lot less of the work out of my quads and is instead using my glutes and calves, so those have gotten ridiculously strong recently. I don't exactly have a problem maintaining a speed, it's just I have no idea when I should be speeding up in the race. If I run too fast, I'll finish slow, and If I run too slow, I'll get a bad time. As for the shoes, those do indeed sound nice. I'm most likely going to be switching to Vibrams some time in the future. As you can see, they have no padding, and are pretty much skin tight (Except around the toes, no need for blisters.). It's supposed to simulate barefoot running, while protecting the soles of your feet from random debris. I actually kind of do this too. During a race I'll normally just not focus on my breathing, stupid, but it helps me ignore any pain I might encounter. When I begin to speed up I'll breathe in every 2 steps, then out every 2, and during my full speed I'll breath in and out in rhythm with my steps. But that's the fun part ;D Hmm... Maybe applying a bandage would work to avoid the blisters? I'd have to keep it on with tape since it is a friction blister.
This is the first time I see that kind of shoes... you should not have blisters whether you wear them. It looks anatomically designed. I usually go jogging (and running) to keep fit and get stamina. Regarding the speed, I keep a constant one and run fast during the last 2 kms. Nothing to do with elite athletes but may help you
