Quick Run Report, and walking boots vs running shoes.

[CBDB]

4x10 min running with 1 min walking recovery inbetween. Week 7 of my 12 week programme to come back from the IC.

An additional 30 min walking, including warmup, cool-down and getting back to the starting point.

I’m still on annual leave so it’s great to head out only at 9-ish and take it even more slower than usual.

One thing I’m pondering is if I should scrap my walking boots and change to my Altra Trail Running Shoes for any hiking/walking needs (like Doris8 does) .

Last time I walked 5k with boots really put a strain on my calf muscles and I think it’s because in stiff hiking boots my feet, toes and ankles cannot move so freely.

So my run came a day late, as I took an extra day after that walk with boots, as this really made my calves feel quite strained. But as I run the same distance with different shoes, the only difference are the boots 🥾.

Huh 🤔 … Strange.

[Vespina Graduate10]

Sounds like a good run. Always nice to get out when others are at work.

I agree on the walking boots. Unless it’s really risky that I’ll turn an ankle, all my hikes are now in my Altra Lone Peaks.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Vespina]

Do you have gaiters for them or do you have the boot version? (Just thinking ahead of my next shoe buying spree)

[Vespina Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

I don’t have gaiters - yet. But I like being able to wear them for running or hiking so I opted for the shoe.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Vespina]

good call, I think.

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

As you probably know, I did the first half of C25K in walking boots. It may not be the 'bootness' that's the issue but the overall weight and rigidity. I wouldn't run in my Keen walking boots because of the soles, although in the Summer I quite often run in my Keen sandals which are much more flexible. I do run in my Vivobarefoot walking boots (my first pair eventually died so I am now in a vegan model I bought through their Revivo site... although I must confess that the other pair I bought from there are so beautiful I am still at the stage of cooing at them in their box)

I used to think I needed ankle support but for me I think feeling the ground is often key (there's terrain I wouldn't actually be able to run on in any meaningful sense and for that the Keen walking boots are often unvaluable) And whilst I enjoy getting my feet wet on a run, I don't on a walk (which is why I prefer boots for walking)

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

yes, I think you are absolutely right. My hiking boots are the kind that are very sturdy and rigid. I should have said that.

I think that’s why I’m also considering Altra Lone Peak Boots, they are bound to be more minimal and flexy?

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

Makes sense to me. 👍Before I did C25K I was a keen hiker and have more than a dozen walking shoes and boots. They tend to have EVA midsoles which are stiffer than the fancy foams in my running shoes, so even when hiking I now usually wear running shoes that didn't make the cut for running (like Nike Pegasus 38 and Adidas Ultraboost 20).

When I twisted my ankle last summer a pair of supersoft Nike Invincible ZoomX really helped me make a quick recovery - there was less pain walking around with my weight bearing down on a pair of these than when I had my feet up off the ground!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

”so even when hiking I now usually wear running shoes” - yes, I think I’m coming around to this solution . Thank you.

[Doris8 Graduate10]

I think on really rough terrain I would wear hiking boots ( which I dont have). Wonder if altras come in hiking boots. It here in madeira I have been wearing my altras lone peaks a lot probably mostly for comfort as have bad feet , they’re probably it ideal for concrete pavements, but my comfort comes first. I change with my brooks ghost on concrete and if the picture on the paths u are going on would wear them their or my altras. Took my old brooks ghost on holiday and they hurting top of foot, wish I brought my new ones with me sized up.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

yes, it seems the Altra Lone Peak come as a normal trail runner but also as a boot-like hiking shoe. But I’m beginning to think just a trail runner is best for most of the time.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

It's definitely a day for shoe contemplation!Your plan is working, that's good news.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

shoe contemplation indeed! Good luck with your own contemplations.