Random Running Questions

It's been a long time since I had shin splints but from memory rest is the recommended option.

So if it's painful to walk today then I would think attempting a half marathon on Sunday isn't a good idea tbh.

I ran Charleville in 2019 half injured and struggled, and then ended up doing DCM in a similar state a few weeks later.

If your main focus is DCM, then why would you put that in jeopardy by running a HM with an injury? It's too late for a blow-out anyhow so it is essentially a training run that could leave you unable to run your goal race or running it below parr... Just my opinion, don't shoot me if it's not what you want to hear 🤷

Very sound advice. The shin splints could develop into something much more serious like a stress fracture if you proceed with your plan to race a HM at the weekend.

Less a random running question than a random running rant! Had 15 x 400m to complete - got through them, happy out, tough session etc. Got home and checked Garmin, only completed 14. Is there anything worse?!

The watch should tell you how many you've done?

You're probably right about the watch. I usually just go off old school laps of a 400m track around the local gaa field. I may start using the watch, or collect a few more pebbles!

Way back when I started running, I'd always jog the recoveries as the first plan I followed said to do this (a Runners World plan), and then it became habit and I continued to do so. Years later when I joined a club, we always walked recoveries.

Back training by myself now and I'm jogging recoveries again, and I do prefer it. It works best for me, it feels like a complete workout.

As for the physiological benefits of either, I'd imagine there's very little difference. More important that you stay moving during recoveries.

Thanks for the input guys. I feel a lot more comfortable jogging the recoveries. Stopping or walking throws me out of rhythm!

I wonder can anyone advice me on a daily/easy runner. I've on and off issues with my achilles so runners with harder heal cups like the New Balance 1080 cause problems. I love the New Balance Fuelcell Rebel v2. If anyone is familiar with the rebel would the New Balance 860 heal be similar to the rebel? Or more like the 1080s ?

The Nike Invincible is good for me because of all the padding but the Pegasus can causes heal or achilles issues too so I'm wondering how does the Infinity compare?

Any other recommendations welcome

Brought a handful of them through Dublin Airport security the other day. I had to fit them into the same plastic bag with my toiletries as you're only allowed one plastic bag with liquids per passenger.

Anyone know where one might go to get an assessment of running form?

Any injuries I ever pick up are on my right side. In the last five years any injuries I've had - from a torn meniscus to an ankle sprain to glute/hip issues - they have always been on my right side.

Currently dealing with a calf injury which is threatening to ruin my DCM plans. Again, on the right side. Talked to the physio about it and she agrees it could be linked to running form and perhaps landing heavily or such on the right side. I've noticed more wear on the underside of my right runner (the softer alphaflys in particular) also.

Not part of a running club currently so just wondering if anyone would know of a coach or running instructor that might provide some sort of assessment of how I run?

TIA.

I love the new balance more v3 for easy runs. Very like the Nike invincible. Easy/recovery shoe but not for speed sessions