Need feedback from Runners

[Social_disturbance]

Hello just ran 9 miles and my cardio and muscles feel very good. I have two IMPORTANT questions though.

1) First and most important--into my run I developed an abrasion on a part of the soles of my feet. This really pisses me off since my cardio and muscle strength are on par, but something like this slows me down. I have good running shoes, but use standard cotton ankle socks (which i suspect to be the problem). What kind of socks can I get to make sure this NEVER happens again. I will probably be in pain for a couple days because of it.

2) After I exert myself with a big run even if im good the whole way through I often find that afterwards I feel a sort of stomach ache. Now this isnt the runners abdominal cramp. This is the "I ate a bad piece of fish" stomach ache. Why does this happen and what can I do to prevent this in the future.

***Thank you in advance for your answers. I am considering posting in a runner's forum but im pretty sure you guys have all the answers i'll need.

 

[BluEyes]

Coming from an athlete here.. I rack up alot of mileage, and I too used to get blisters and stuff on my feet.

Here's the secret: wear two pairs of socks. One tight/small, one loose/large overtop. All of the friction and wear happens on the socks then, not on your feet. It also bleeds sweat away from your feet, which is big over here cause the weather is so damn hot.

Honestly though, spend $30 on two different sizes of socks, one that fits tight, and one loose, and you're good to go.

 

[Fred Da Head]

Why not spend 15$ on a few pairs of running socks designed specifically to eliminate that problem?

However, if you get the proper shoes, you will not get any abbrasion. "Good shoes" is subjective; go to a store like Running Room and ask them to find the perfect pair for you, it's worth it.

 

[Social_disturbance]

Hey thanks guys. Yeah i'll probably look into getting some running socks. Is there any brand that you would recommend.

I'm also feel kind of bogged down even though I had a great run because of my stomach ache--I suspect its due to nutrition. Has anyone else experienced this, and know more about how to deal with it?

 

[Fred Da Head]

I bought the "generic" brand at Running Room and they were fine.

As for the stomach ache, I'd theorize that it's either nutrition, as you said, or possibly that you pushed yourself too hard--various biological processes go on that can make you feel queezy.

 

[Teflon_Mcgee]

Abrasions? Just run more. No joke. Run through them. In a month or two they will be gone FOREVER. Then after that stick to the same brand/model of shoe.

I've never put stock in the whole "good shoe" mantra. Get good feet and then shoes will matter very little (as long as they are running shoes).

I've been running for 8 years and at times averaged 100 miles per week. I always weigh 210-230 pounds and run with (conventionally speaking) horrible form. I've done trails, hills, roads, and sidewalks. Hours of speedwork and slow runs. Yet I've never had a problem with "bad" shoes even though I've never spent more than $40 on a pair.

My feet feel somewhat soft yet there is not a pair of shoes or boots made that can give me blisters as long as they are +- one shoe size of my own.

You can buy running socks if you must. best places to go are running expos anytime there is a race in your area. Or dedicated running stores.

The cramps are most likely dehydration leading to heat sickness or heat exhaustion. I see it ALL the time. Either that or over exertion. I wouldn't really worry about. What you describe is a pretty common occurence.

I've felt fluish (nausia/diaharea) for up to a day or two following a long HARD run. Oddly enough I've felt worse after half-marathons than marathons which leads me to beleive distance isn't as much as a factor as intensity and hydration/heat.

 

[Social_disturbance]

Right on man I hear you...I would probably agree that the stomach ache is due to both over-working, and lack of water. The problem is...I "could" run with a bottle of water in my hand, but I'd rather not have that slow me down. I guess there really is no substitute for proper hydration during a run though. I'll have to look into a strategy of how to hydrate myself at intervals in my run.

 

[Teflon_Mcgee]

You don't really need to drink during a run.
If you're properly hydrated before the run then you can go a considerable distance.

And properly hydrated doesn't mean start chugging water before you head out.

Just get in the habit of keeping your body hydrated at all times. You shoud pee clear always. and stay away from diaretics before your run.

 

[BluEyes]

I cramp if I overhydrate right before a run..all that water sloshing around down there = bad news.

Also, take a dump before you hit the road. **** in the bowels + running = more bad news.