Yet more time passes me by, I really do lose track of dates as the day gets ignored and is just replaced by the training sessions that need to be completed. It has been 6 weeks since I last posted and I have honestly been going through some seriously low times as of late.
Issues following the bike crash I had almost 2 months ago have irritated my shins to epic proportions. This appears to not only be a result of a a spinal issue manifesting as shin splints, but also a due to a change in mechanics when running. It has taken 6 weeks to get to the route of this, but it appears a change in posture and foot strike means I no longer need as much support when compared to heel striking.
After seeing an excellent Osteopath (James Walsh, link to follow), it became apparent the crash I sustained had caused a large portion of my lower back to become misaligned and left a large amount of muscular spasm. This was irritating the nerves supplying the anterior and medial shin on both legs manifesting as 'shin splints'. After a few treatments, lots of massage and stretching religiously, I have managed to mobilise everything again and the symptoms have almost disappeared.
Following my visits and lengthy discussions with James, we decided to utilise a process of elimination with regards to the support in my shoes. As such I have changed from a moderately corrective shoe (Saucony Hurricane and Omni) to a Saucony Ride, which is a lovely stable neutral shoe without correction. It now feels as though I am springing along and I am able run pain free.
My swimming and cycling have been going really well and continue to do so. I recently swam 58 seconds in training for 100m freestyle and believe this will be sub 56 in a race situation. If only I could sustain that pace for 1500m.
I know I always go on about consistency being key, but it really is. If I can make anywhere near the progress I have swimming and cycling, my running is going to be awesome next season.
Issues following the bike crash I had almost 2 months ago have irritated my shins to epic proportions. This appears to not only be a result of a a spinal issue manifesting as shin splints, but also a due to a change in mechanics when running. It has taken 6 weeks to get to the route of this, but it appears a change in posture and foot strike means I no longer need as much support when compared to heel striking.
After seeing an excellent Osteopath (James Walsh, link to follow), it became apparent the crash I sustained had caused a large portion of my lower back to become misaligned and left a large amount of muscular spasm. This was irritating the nerves supplying the anterior and medial shin on both legs manifesting as 'shin splints'. After a few treatments, lots of massage and stretching religiously, I have managed to mobilise everything again and the symptoms have almost disappeared.
Following my visits and lengthy discussions with James, we decided to utilise a process of elimination with regards to the support in my shoes. As such I have changed from a moderately corrective shoe (Saucony Hurricane and Omni) to a Saucony Ride, which is a lovely stable neutral shoe without correction. It now feels as though I am springing along and I am able run pain free.
My swimming and cycling have been going really well and continue to do so. I recently swam 58 seconds in training for 100m freestyle and believe this will be sub 56 in a race situation. If only I could sustain that pace for 1500m.
I know I always go on about consistency being key, but it really is. If I can make anywhere near the progress I have swimming and cycling, my running is going to be awesome next season.
