training for 5k

[spiketannin]

aight so im bout to run a 5k and im having a problem.. my stamina and endurance is great i feel like i can run forever but my legs start hurtin pretty bad at about the 2 mile mark almost like im on winny or sumn. what should i do?

[DanB]

is it your shins that hurt?

[spiketannin]

is it your shins that hurt?

no in the area of the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus etc..

[DanB]

so the calf area, are you sure your footwear is correct for the way your foot meets the ground when running?

[DanB]

also do you find its as bad a problem on a threadmill versus road work?

[spiketannin]

also do you find its as bad a problem on a threadmill versus road work?

i think your totally right my shoes could be the problem ive had these zigtechs for about a year and a half and did some serious work in them, and also yea its mainly on the tread mill im gona test that out tonight tho, im gona run a couple miles on the road. do you know of any good running shoes?

[DanB]

aasics

this explains the different types of footwear, it seems like nothing but makes a massive difference

http://www.asicsamerica.com/shoe-fit-guide/

[spiketannin]

aasics

this explains the different types of footwear, it seems like nothing but makes a massive difference

http://www.asicsamerica.com/shoe-fit-guide/

thanks that was a big help i srs didnt know but i am flat footed so im gonna look into the maximum support asics gotta hit the mall up, i wish the designs and colors were a lil better tho cuz im tryna look coo at the 5k but at this point id def rather have a good shoe over looks.

[DanB]

yeah mate i used to care about that aswell but now i can run serious distances no problem while i watch people complaining from splints etc after a few km wearing their nike or addidas tennis shoes

I reckon it will make a massive difference for you

Be sure to not to do the laces up too tight, your feet swell by as much as 1/2 - 3/4 a size over long distances, mabey not that much over 5k but they will swell and this then is also a common problem for people and it can cause serious discomfort

[spiketannin]

alright great advise will be hittin the mall up hopefully tomorrow will post after first running session