There is a range of over-the-counter insoles for running shoes to choose from. Of course, some are better than others. Some are inadequately supportive, while others pretend to be more than they are and cost as much as a custom orthotic.
The battle cry of all athletes used to be “no pain, no gain.” As more athletes become injured, a far more zen “let your body be your leader” approach has taken hold. There is a distinction to be made between soreness caused by conditioning and discomfort that affects your running.
Every step you take generates two forces: the force of the ground acting on your foot and the other of your foot striking the ground. As a result, your foot is subjected to pressure and it is why the type of running surface you use makes such a difference.
Stress fractures are not a common occurrence. A stress fracture is a non-displaced crack in a bone that develops as a result of increasing stress. The bone should restore to full strength if a stress fracture is properly treated and healed. After a stress fracture heals, it may reoccur. There are two reasonable explanations for this.
Our feet serve only one purpose: to walk, jump, and run. We are capable of such, but some of us do so easily than others. Those individuals are considered natural athletes by us. What it implies is that they were born with better mechanics than the rest of us.
Many runners dislike stretching. All athletes including those who would benefit from stretching, do not dedicate enough time to doing so. Stretching accomplishes several goals. It allows the muscle fibers to gradually “warm-up” before putting them under stress during activity. Stretching aids in the removal of lactic acid buildup in muscles following an exercise. Stretching is a vital part of improving your fitness and avoiding running injuries.
