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Icing or wraps

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mathjones

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I often get shin splints from running, and I was wondering if you are allowed to ice your legs or use wraps while at OCS?
 
Thisguy

Thisguy

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Steve Wilkins said:
Have you thought about changing running shoes?
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Good call. See if you can go to a store that specializes in running shoes, so you can find out what type of arch you have (if you don't already know), and then buy the appropriate shoe. This is way better than asking a jerkoff at the footlocker if they have a shoe to correct overpronating and he shrugs his shoulder and says "these look cool."
 
AppleCello

AppleCello

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You would be extremely surprised what a difference a pair of shoes can make. Even though many shoe companies dont explicitly advertise it, running shoes vary according to the type of arch you have, and also by what kind of sride you take. You might have a high arch/ heel strike / in-step or possible a flat foot/ ball strike (ouch!) / outstep (duck feet).

I had huge problems with shin pain. getting the right pair of shoes and STRETCHING really helped with that. Stretch before and after. and after. and after. that will reduce or eliminate shin problems for ya.
 
Steve Wilkins

Steve Wilkins

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Yea, shoes can be a huge deal. For me personally, Asics are the only running shoe I'll buy anymore. I've tried Nike, Reebok, and even New Balance over the last few years. They don't even compare to Asics....for my feet. You may be different and Asics may suck for you. Also, I buy a new pair of running shoes approximately every six months. That has also made a huge impact on how my shins and knees feel after running.
 
Fly Navy

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I think Asics are a quality shoe, used them for a couple of years. I prefer New Balance. I think Nike is overpriced crap. Their shoes look HORRIBLE and the mark-up on them is enormous. I haven't worn Reebok in years. Aren't they "RBK" now, the ghettoized Reebok? Or is that a seperate entity?
 
Brett327

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Fly Navy said:
I think Asics are a quality shoe, used them for a couple of years. I prefer New Balance. I think Nike is overpriced crap. Their shoes look HORRIBLE and the mark-up on them is enormous. I haven't worn Reebok in years. Aren't they "RBK" now, the ghettoized Reebok? Or is that a seperate entity?
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I've run only on Nike products for the last 15 years. Hey they work for my feet. Their "Structure" line of motion control shoes has saved my knees. Concur about frequent replacement, especially for "special" motion control shoes because the rigid parts of the shoe designed to control how your foot strikes the ground will wear out and become less effective.

Brett
 
AppleCello

AppleCello

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Just FYI, Saucony, as well as all other brands, will have a certain model of shoe that works one for an individual, but whose other shoes will not at all.

Good example, those Nike Shoxx or whatever they're called... with the 4 compression tubes in place of a heel... they are good for someone with a firm arch and low rotation in their step. Other nike's are very solid and rigid througout the sole which are good for a soft foot wtih lots of flex--not at all good for someone with a rigid arch.

So make sure you know what kind of foot and step you have before you buy.
 
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mathjones

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What's an example of a specialty store that would suggest a shoe based on your foot? or is that a fairly unique process?
 
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