Comments on: Boston Marathon: Got My Registration In! https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-89078022 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-89078022 In reply to rugbyref.

Thanks! Form is one of those things where if you have been running fine for
a long time, probably not much reason to mess with it. The heel pain with a
transition is actually not unusual and probably caused by landing on your
forefoot and having the plantar fascia tense and pull on it’s insertion on
the calcaneus (heel bone). This has happened mildly on my left foot as well
from time to time. Those connections need to be strengthened, which is one
of the reasons a gradual transition is necessary. It sounds
counter-intuitive, but this is a case where impact on one part of the foot
can be transmitted to a spot a distance away through connective tissues.

Pete

]]> By: Annette https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-89142045 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-89142045 I love this picture so much. Congrats on Boston!

]]> By: rugbyref https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-89022238 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-89022238 Ok, here’s a funny ‘experiment of one’ story. I’ve been tinkering with midfoot striking and everything that goes with it. Without getting too much into personal biomechanics and all, since midfoot striking I’ve had some good bouts of PF and some interesting knee pain and heel pain. Seriously, heel pain from not heel striking. After I switched back into my neutral cushioned shoes and my old pretty decent running stride, the PF has completely subsided and no more knee pain. Heel pain is fading fast. Just totally strange. If it ain’t broke…
Congrats on getting into Boston!!

]]> By: Zach https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-88927518 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-88927518 HEEL STRIKER

;)

]]> By: Zach https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-88927263 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-88927263 HEAL STRIKER!!!

;)

]]> By: Dave https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-88901701 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-88901701 congrats, see you there!

]]> By: Daniel K. https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-88955975 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-88955975 When I cross the finish line at a marathon… I can hardly crack a smile… let alone pump a fist. Even first place finishers never look that happy Pete (It must be the shoes and the GU).

Did you run that race or jog it? – Joking – Congratulations for getting in.. Boston not only makes it difficult for you to qualify but also to register, funny.

Questions: What is the biggest lesson you learned from this marathon and what will you use or not use for Boston?

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-89076041 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-89076041 In reply to Mark U..

Yeah, can’t beat that dumpster backdrop!

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-88927825 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-88927825 In reply to Zach.

I know, I know – caught red handed!

]]> By: Petfxr https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-88924246 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-88924246 Seeing this picture brings tears of joy to my eyes! I was so thrilled to be a part of your BQ : )

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-89075820 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-89075820 In reply to Daniel K..

Biggest lesson is a tough one. Probably the fact that smart pacing and not
going out too fast seems to be the way to go – second consecutive marathon
in which I’ve used that approach and did not hit the wall. Also, don’t
obsess about the course and the unknowns – just run your race in the moment.

About Boston – honestly haven’t even begun to think about it yet! I learned
that I do not like the GU flavors I had very much, and will likely go back
to Carb Boom! in Boston.

Pete

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/10/boston-marathon-got-my-registration-in.html#comment-89142898 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=550#comment-89142898 In reply to Annette.

Thanks Anette!

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