I am definitely a heel striker unfortunately. I keep shoes for about 300 miles or so. I just got a pair that was professionally fitted at a running store but nothing has changed really. I haven't gone to the doctor's yet but if it doesn't go away over the winter while I won't be running a whole lot, I probably will.
I would definitely go to a sports medicine physician. And if possible, see one that deals with a lot of runners.
I haven't tried Altra Torin, yet. I have been looking around and have found some (2.0) on sale that I will try and get.
Do you know exactly how many calories you are consuming a day, and how many calories burned you are achieving with your exercising?
I use the treadmill as a last resort (re: very bad weather). Like you, I prefer the open road / trail.
I am a young 51.I'm back up to 60 laps, 3 times a week!
Exercise is wonderful, however... How old are you and maybe you all ready said it and I'm repeating myself, (but I did not go back and check) how far and how often do you run? Don't set yourself up for early knee replacements.
At the moment, I am running 5 days a week. In the next two weeks, I plan on adding another running day. During the week, I try to get 13 - 15 miles in each run day. Saturday is my long run day and I like to get in at least 23 miles. Today I did 31.5 miles. Glad to read that you got your mystery solved and are on the right track.
I am a young 51.
Congrats on your swimming. That is great progress, not to mention a long distance to swim.
In regards to knee problems, there is no peer reviewed evidence (at this point) that shows running a lot produces knee problems (re: arthritis etc). At the same time, if one has a family history of problems in this area, does not wear the proper shoes, does not practice good running form, and rest properly between runs, physical problems can most assuredly develop.
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Glad to read that you got your mystery solved and are on the right track.
I am doing my best to be mindful not to get any overuse injuries. I will be really disappointed if something happens and I can't run anymore.
On general health and diet I am good (as far as I know). As to stride length, being an ultra runner, I have a short stride (with a mid foot strike) compared to a lot of road runners who have longer strides and heal strike. As to weight, I am good there as well being 5'6 and 125 - 127. As to running substrate, I like to mix it up between trails, asphalt, and hill repeats on grass.
I'm back up to 60 laps, 3 times a week!
Exercise is wonderful, however... How old are you and maybe you all ready said it and I'm repeating myself, (but I did not go back and check) how far and how often do you run? Don't set yourself up for early knee replacements.
Shoulder problems can occur when you don't have enough body rotation in your freestyle strokes. A good discussion of proper rotation is discussed in this link:Ok, back down to 50 laps, shoulder bothering me today. I may be bumping up against my limit for regular exercise in a 25 meter pool.
Congrats.
I recommend trail running on a regular basis. It is an excellent workout, especially for your core. It will help with balance, as well as strengthening muscles not actively used (or used in a different manner) versus road running or standard hiking. It would also be a good idea to do hill repeats once a week, along with body squats and deadlifts.
