keep exercising

Keep Exercising

As we get further into the start of 2020 we are often still thinking about turning over a new leaf or are just struggling to keep exercising. Should you wish to get healthier, shed a few pounds, need motivation or just want to improve your running we can certainly help you.

Our experienced msk team can advise you where you may potentially have weaknesses or asymmetries in your walking/running that could lead to potential injury. We will get you to be where you want to be, whether limping or running your first sub- 20 minute 5K or just be able to get around the supermarket without in pain we can help you.

Running Events

We now starting the countdown towards some pretty major sporting and running events. One of the most participated in but also the most challenging of events is the London Marathon. Those running will be starting to increase their mileage over the next few months to be ready for the event on 26 April. As the mileage increases so does the impact upon your body so we will often advise runners who are starting to get some small levels of discomfort to get it checked out sooner rather than later. A small change to running style or footwear can make a big difference between something becoming mildly uncomfortable to becoming a full-blown injury that can put your place in your big race at doubt. A great local marathon is the Abingdon Marathon, which takes place in October.

Training Concerns

Should you be starting to get any little aches and pains beyond what you would normally expect them would certainly advise that you check out a few things. At Zest Podiatry we want to help you, to keep exercising.

Trainers

First of all check out your running shoes. Make sure they are giving you enough cushioning and support and are not looking worn out. If they are starting look a little bit worse for wear it may be a good time to start breaking in a new set. You’re unsure what sort of footwear you should be going for then we have a simple set of answers for you.

  • Comfort is key. You have to cover a lot of miles on your feet in trainers so something that is feeling a bit uncomfortable at mile two may be unbearably uncomfortable at mile 18 to make sure that you are happy with the shoes that you are running in.
  • Once you have got the shoe that you like and you are comfortable in would certainly recommend getting hold of 2 to 3 pairs if you are looking to wear them for your big event. The mileage that you are doing is to increase to over the next couple of months is certainly going to place incredible strain not only in your body, but also in your shoes. Last thing want to be doing in 2 to 3 weeks before your main event is having to look around for a new set of shoes because your other ones have become so worn they are not giving you the cushioning you need. We know how important it is to keep exercising when you are mid training.
  • The right shoe for the right job.With most events like the London Marathon being a road race we would certainly say look towards a set of good quality road running trainers for this. However should you be looking to complete your event on uneven surfaces you should certainly wear a slightly more structured supportive shoe like a trail shoe for this. This may mean that you have a set of trail shoes for your off-road runs as a road shoes that you’re looking to run in day-to-day but also for the main event.

Socks

  • If you buy shoes, buy socks. Good running socks at the singularly most undervalued bit of sporting equipment. We certainly recommend spending as much as you can on these.

Running Shops

Any good running shop can help you. We are fortunate to have great links and can recommend our friends in Oxford Up & Running, Fit to Run near Abingdon and Abingdon Sports in Abingdon town centre, all will be able to help you. They will be able to give you some good advice regarding footwear and socks to be used with the shoes.

If you have any doubts talk to the professionals like us at Zest Podiatry, we will help you keep exercising!