Knott just put up a wonderful multi-part post in the Barefoot Running thread, and she mentions bunions.
If you've had surgery, she suggests you might need very supportive shoes. Fit is everything, regardless. If you haven't had surgery, since you're just starting anyway, why not start running barefoot or, if they fit you, in Vibram Five Fingers? Nothing to un-learn and no having to do part of your run barefoot and part in shoes!
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03-10-2010, 05:14 PM #1
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03-10-2010, 05:56 PM #2
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I did my first triathlon at age 50 and it was a blast. I trained for 5 months and it was just a sprint with a pool swim. My only goals were to complete it and to not be the last one across the finish line. I accomplished both.
Everyone here has given you great advice. I would also suggest that you read and do research. Your First Triathlon by Joe Friel is a good resource and has a good training plan to follow. Another suggestion that helped me was to go to a triathlon and watch at some point during your training.
It sounds like the swimming and biking won't be a problem for you. If you are doing a sprint triathlon, the run is usually a 5k and you could run/walk or just walk it if you had to.
Of course, you have all the ladies here at TE for help and support!__________________
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03-10-2010, 06:42 PM #3
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I knew I came to the right place - thanks for the advice. I checked out the Five Fingers reference and the link for Beginner's Athlete web site - all great stuff. This looks lile something that really appeals to me. I have to start taking my feet out for some decent test runs!
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03-11-2010, 03:55 AM #4
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Have fun and get to a good running shoe store for a new pair of shoes. Don't skimp on your feet.
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03-11-2010, 07:54 AM #5
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I have severe bunions, (hallux) and yes they hurt running, but the good feeling from everything else in triathlon makes up for that pain!
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03-11-2010, 09:43 AM #6
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Tribogota, my partner in pain! How long have you been running with hallux, and have they gotten worse?
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03-11-2010, 01:25 PM #7
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e.e.cummings congratulations for going for it!
I am a fellow bunion person too. I have not done a whole lot of running. Right now my goal is to get there. I purchased a pair of trail shoes but then thought about this whole barefoot deal. I wish you could test drive VFF's. Wouldn't that be great. Anyway see Barefoot running line.
What amazes me is how everyone here can squish all of their run, cycle, and swim time into their lives. Plus work and family. That might be one reason why I have not made the jump. Balalancing all of that
. I think I might have some troubles.
I hope I have not hijacked the thread here. Back to the disscussion....
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