[iuopyra]

Ok,, I have to admit that I am NOT a runner. But I have always wanted to be. See, when I was younger I walked and ran everywhere I went. I have always been especially active. Then as I got older, my exercise drifted to more formatted things like weight lifting, swimming, aerobics and the myriad of other things that I do and love...

However, running is always in the back of my mind as something that I wish I could do. See, several years ago, I enlisted in the Naval reserves. In preparation for bootcamp, I was running everyday. I didn't realize the importance of shoes,, and considering I have "weird" feet, I did an incredible amount of damage. By the time my training and bootcamp was over, the damage was so severe that not only did I have shin splints, but also had/have stress fractures. It took me a very long time to rehabilitate, even to a point of walking... which I can proudly report that I have completely overcome,, as my journals have depicted in excess of 5-7 miles per night (on top of daily)... but still every time I try to incorporate running into my walk,, I end up in pain and have to take a day or so off..

I also fractured my ankle last Christmas in a kickboxing match,, and had to go through therapy for that,, and some days I wake up and for no reason, it hurts like heck,, but if I stretch it out real good and just watch it and sometimes wrap it,, it will be ok by the next morning..

So,,, you dear guru runners... TEACH ME HOW TO RUN!!!!! I know some stretches specifically for my problem,, but am always interested in the possibility of new info,,, and I do have "good" shoes now,, as I have learned that with extra high arches,, and extra high insteps,, and having little bity feet,, there is not much actual "foot" on the ground,, so I have to have good shoes AND the proper ortho inserts.. So,, as far as that goes, I am prepared at your command!!!

Give me the inside info,, and I will be indebted to you!! he he