downhill

No help. But sympathies.
I have to watch out for my knees on downhills.
I do local streets about 3x/week; if I do a race I count that as one of my 3
times.
bj

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As in, running downhill. Or, come to think of it, perhaps my aged
body?
In any event, I can run on the flat and uphill. But even the slightest
negative grade kills my shins, or more specifically, just above the
ankles, front. Is there a generic explanation and , more importantly,
a way to overcome it? I don't run all that much to be honest, which
may be part of the problem, just one or two times a week (streets
around home) and shoes seem to be good. Any other info needed that
might help figure out the problem?
Vic

Downdill takes practice. you natural body position (vertical) sets
things up to make almost anyone a heal striker. \|

try leaning forward \/ so the foot strikes are closer to normal.
Swinging your arms higher helps too.

But if you run that seldom, it may take a LONG time for you to adjust.
Try sticking to the flats.

Good luck.
Ed

Quoted message said:

As in, running downhill. Or, come to think of it, perhaps my aged
body?
In any event, I can run on the flat and uphill. But even the slightest
negative grade kills my shins, or more specifically, just above the
ankles, front.

Hmmm, sounds hauntingly famaliar, especially if it is just above the ankle.
I had anterior tibialis tendonitis or ATSS (Anterior Tibialis Stress
Syndrome). Check out this link: http://tinyurl.com/6oy8w

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Is there a generic explanation and , more importantly,
a way to overcome it?

If the link above is you, then ice, rest, NSAIDS, maybe a Dr. visit if it
doesn't start feeling better in about a week. Also, deep tissue massage as
outlined here by Oz may help - http://tinyurl.com/8j39p

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Phil M.