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Location:

Tucson,AZ,United States

Member Since:

Nov 05, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

-5K 21:05 TWS 5K 11/16/2013

-10K 45:57 5/2013

-Half: (split from 2nd half of SGM 2013) 1:39:40

-Marathon (2013 SGM) 3:26:07 Official chip time 3:29:30 (had to take a 0.75 mile detour to get my watch).

-Survived Speedgoat 50K 2013 (Time 9:59:51)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Attempting to complete half ironman triathlon.  I've done a decent amount of running but not much else for a while.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy and happy.

Run everyday forever.

Personal:

married with kids trying to inspire the family to be healthy and active daily.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
New Balance 1210 #3 Lifetime Miles: 117.56
Saucony Kinvara 4 Lifetime Miles: 259.66
Vertical Feet 2015 Lifetime Miles: 909.00
Off Road 2015 Lifetime Miles: 7.50
Mon, Aug 13, 2012
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
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ran the local trail again. it was nice I can't wait for it to cool down a little bit here so I feel comfortable back out on the trails. The ball of my foot hurt today. I am not sure why that is maybe I need to let it recover some more. It only really hurts wehn I run trails. It might be the shoes. I may try running the trail in a different pair. Anyone have any thoughts?

Vertical Feet 2012 Miles: 256.00Off Road Miles 2012 Miles: 3.00Altra Lone Peak Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From TheMr.K on Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 12:33:29 from 168.179.185.33

I always have problems with the ball of my foot when I run in Brooks shoes. I went through a few different types of trail running shoe before I found some that worked for me. Shoes are a very personal thing I think. One size does not fit all. You may need to just keep trying different types until you find what works for you.

That said, trail running will definitely make the ball of your foot hurt more than road running. Maybe your feet aren't tough enough yet. Don't push it and try some different shoes and see if that helps. Maybe try your Merrel Trail Gloves too, just to see if it's your feet or the shoes your running in.

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