New shoes & Shin Spints
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:48 am
A few years ago I bought a pair of Saucony grid dynasty 2, they were amazing,
felt like I was running on a cloud. I stopped working out for a while, started back up
in November, working out 5 days a week, usually 45 to 55 minutes on the treadmill.
On Monday, I did 45 minutes but the last 10 to 15 minutes I was experiencing shin splints.
Tuesday I could only do 15 minutes, pain was pretty bad. After some reading I thought maybe it was time for new shoes.
Wednesday I bought 2 pairs (they had a deal) 1st pair Saucony Jazz 2, 2nd pair Saucony Oasis 2.
Thursday I tried Jazz 2, they felt decent on my feet, but after 15 minutes I had to stop because of shin
pain and knee pain. I put on the Oasis, did 30 minutes, while they didn't feel like
I was running on a cloud, I didn't experience shin pain, I did have an irritation on the
bottom of my right foot, felt like a blister starting. This morning, I noticed
what look like a bruise on the bottom of my right foot. Put on the Oasis and jumped on the
treadmill, could only get 15 minutes done and the shin pain started.
Really frustrated! I started working out for weight loss but now its become more than that.
I really like how I feel when I'm done and the energy it gives me for the rest of the day.
I wrote Saucony a couple days before I went shopping, because I was hoping to find a
replacement for the Dynasty 2 or where I could buy them. I can't find them online.
Saucony said re: Dynasty 2 "it is a neutral style designed for someone with a high arch
that doesn't need guidance or support, like our grid cohesion."
I was hoping runners with more experience would have some helpful tips or maybe someone
has experienced the same thing. I'm not against switching brands and I could careless
what my shoes look like, I just want that "running on a cloud" feeling back!!
I will be taking the shoes back. Maybe someone has a suggestion for a brand/model to try?
Thanks for reading and any tips someone can provide. I wasn't sure where to post this, if its in the wrong spot, I apologize .
felt like I was running on a cloud. I stopped working out for a while, started back up
in November, working out 5 days a week, usually 45 to 55 minutes on the treadmill.
On Monday, I did 45 minutes but the last 10 to 15 minutes I was experiencing shin splints.
Tuesday I could only do 15 minutes, pain was pretty bad. After some reading I thought maybe it was time for new shoes.
Wednesday I bought 2 pairs (they had a deal) 1st pair Saucony Jazz 2, 2nd pair Saucony Oasis 2.
Thursday I tried Jazz 2, they felt decent on my feet, but after 15 minutes I had to stop because of shin
pain and knee pain. I put on the Oasis, did 30 minutes, while they didn't feel like
I was running on a cloud, I didn't experience shin pain, I did have an irritation on the
bottom of my right foot, felt like a blister starting. This morning, I noticed
what look like a bruise on the bottom of my right foot. Put on the Oasis and jumped on the
treadmill, could only get 15 minutes done and the shin pain started.
Really frustrated! I started working out for weight loss but now its become more than that.
I really like how I feel when I'm done and the energy it gives me for the rest of the day.
I wrote Saucony a couple days before I went shopping, because I was hoping to find a
replacement for the Dynasty 2 or where I could buy them. I can't find them online.
Saucony said re: Dynasty 2 "it is a neutral style designed for someone with a high arch
that doesn't need guidance or support, like our grid cohesion."
I was hoping runners with more experience would have some helpful tips or maybe someone
has experienced the same thing. I'm not against switching brands and I could careless
what my shoes look like, I just want that "running on a cloud" feeling back!!
I will be taking the shoes back. Maybe someone has a suggestion for a brand/model to try?
Thanks for reading and any tips someone can provide. I wasn't sure where to post this, if its in the wrong spot, I apologize .