March 14, 2006
Yesterday I put my custom orthotics back in my running shoes and headed out after work for a 5.2 mile run in the beautiful springtime weather . My legs felt pretty good, which means either that Endurox and Accelerade totally rock or that I didn't work hard enough at the bike race on Sunday. My legs were a bit sore and fatigued for the run, but I cranked out an 8:15 pace for most of the distance. My knees did not hurt at all with the orthotics in my shoes.
I don't like the orthotics, though. They are heavy and add quite a bit of weight to my shoes. I'm using different muscles (mostly in the glutes) to run with the orthotics. And I don't feel as if I'm getting as much 'spring' in my step. Perhaps I should train with the orthotics and race without them. Hmmm.
Also, last week I received a castoff iPod as a little gift from someone who is very nice, and it has Changed My Life. The last material item that Changed My Life was the bicycle. I visited a surgeon to have the iPod permanently fused to my body. Yesterday it accompanied me on my run. This iPod infuses more energy into my body than Hammer Gel or Gatorade. I listened to Kanye West and Missy Elliot. I pounded the pavement to the beat of the music. I ran hard because Kanye told me that Jesus Walks.
Life is beautiful sometimes.
Posted by megabeth at March 14, 2006 10:44 AM
I tried wearing prescription orthos a few years ago to help me with some knee pain I was having at the time. Like you I found them heavy and cumbersome. The doc wanted me to wear them in all of my shoes, including dress shoes. I trained in them religiously for about 8 months w/o any noticeable results, so I quilt wearing them. Eventually the knee pain went away. However, I have friends who have been wearing them religiously for years and swear by the results. Just be patient for a while longer and give your body time to adjust to them. Hopefully, they will work out for you.
Posted by: Cagey at March 14, 2006 09:20 PM
What model poddy did you get?
Posted by: BlogDog at March 15, 2006 02:46 PM
Sorry folks. For some reason my comments aren't showing up... this is a test
Posted by: megabeth at March 15, 2006 02:48 PM
Cagey, I've had the orthotics for a few years. I stopped using them because I thought they were doing more harm than good. Now they seem to be helping. The whole thing is a mystery to me, but I'll keep using them and tossing them aside as needed. Whatever works.
It's a 20 gig; already has some good music loaded on it. I'm happy!
Posted by: megabeth at March 15, 2006 02:50 PM