Running in boots

You'll qualify for disability real quick.

rick++ said:

You'll qualify for disability real quick.

It's better than the story you use Rick+, you know, the old "I hear
voices" story?

Wimbo said:

I have recently run a few training runs in boots, only 4-6 milers. Does
anyone have any advice for this type of services training. I appreciate
the dangers of over training and general running rules, so positive
tips would be appreciated.

Try to avoid roads and pavements - soft ground is best . Do lots of leg
excercises to build up the lower leg front and back to avoid shin
splints . Build up slowly

Wimbo said:

I have recently run a few training runs in boots, only 4-6 milers. Does
anyone have any advice for this type of services training. I appreciate
the dangers of over training and general running rules, so positive
tips would be appreciated.

Emil Zatopek (one of the greatest runners ever) used to train in boots. But
shoe technology has vastly improved, so I'm not sure if running in boots is
the best thing. If you want added resistance you might try weight training,
running hills, stairs, or using a stair stepper machine.

--
Phil M.

Phil said:

shoe technology has vastly improved, so I'm not sure if running in boots
is the best thing.

Right. I'd say if ya gotta run in boots, choose the Asics 2xxx series. For
boots they're fairly light, very low cut, sport EVA cushioning like most
running shoes, and have a modicum of flexibility.

Quoted message said:

Try to avoid roads and pavements - soft ground is best .

As a matter of fact, don't even let your feet touch the ground.

I do it about once/week on a treadmill. I have Brooks Beast and Gel
Kayanos to do fast, long distances and Ecco Track Terrains as the
boots. I prefer the stability for weight training.
Track Terrains are made to hike, so the more unstable the ground the
better. You can mimic elevation to a 15% grade on some treadmills and
slow it down.
I've had close to 3rd-degree ankle sprains stepping in holes with
low-cut running shoes, so there's the advantage of safety, then there's
the versatility. You run, what, 30 min.->an hour daily, but you may
walk the remaining 15 hours (well, stop to eat).
You say "services training". I've heard of U.S. personnel in Iraq doing
marathon-long stuff for fun....
I avoid roads in San Diego, but ran an hour/day in subfreezing
Pittsburgh snow on roads and a golf course for three weeks once. This
was rehab following 41 days in a wheelchair with sciatica. My spine has
been ok since. You can put in orthotics for a customized, more
running-shoe fit.

On 17 Mar 2006 09:50:16 -0800, "Wimbo" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I have recently run a few training runs in boots, only 4-6 milers. Does
anyone have any advice for this type of services training. I appreciate
the dangers of over training and general running rules, so positive
tips would be appreciated.

ran in boots in the Marine Corps (their choice not mine). More of a
shuffle run or a cadenced jog than a free run, however, I don't
remember any problems with injuries, mine or anyone elses.

Frank

Thanks for this reply Frank this is exactly what I am talking about.
Hopefully, I am due to start with the RM's this year and need to be
able to run the 9 miler in boots at a quick pace.