Comments on: Taking tomorrow off… http://blog.chrisboorman.com/2007/03/29/taking-tomorrow-off/ Bob Dylan, Investing, Marathon Running and More! Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:24:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Tom Polen http://blog.chrisboorman.com/2007/03/29/taking-tomorrow-off/#comment-59 Tom Polen Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:31:34 +0000 http://blog.chrisboorman.com/2007/03/29/taking-tomorrow-off/#comment-59 OK, some people might disagree, but here's my best advice (never accept advice from anyone, including me.) 1. Run through the blisters, or they'll always keep coming back (keep trimming the insoles for comfort, too). Consider cycling socks or premium running socks available where you got your shoes. Also consider running in nylons between your feet and socks (yes, crossdressing). Personally, I run in cheap socks which feel like sandpaper, but I've seen many people successfully adopt those techniques. I have frequent blisters, and massive ones after ultraruns, but I just don't feel them. 2. The shin splints are going to be with you for awhile. Do the calcium and run with the pain. One day soon you'll look back and forget when the pain even stopped. 3. Take a day off whenever you need. Don't feel guilty. 4. Just do what feel right. TRP OK, some people might disagree, but here’s my best advice (never accept advice from anyone, including me.)

1. Run through the blisters, or they’ll always keep coming back (keep trimming the insoles for comfort, too). Consider cycling socks or premium running socks available where you got your shoes. Also consider running in nylons between your feet and socks (yes, crossdressing). Personally, I run in cheap socks which feel like sandpaper, but I’ve seen many people successfully adopt those techniques. I have frequent blisters, and massive ones after ultraruns, but I just don’t feel them.

2. The shin splints are going to be with you for awhile. Do the calcium and run with the pain. One day soon you’ll look back and forget when the pain even stopped.

3. Take a day off whenever you need. Don’t feel guilty.

4. Just do what feel right.

TRP

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