floppy foot

[Lindypink]

I completed week 1 then got covid. After two weeks off I did week one again and today started on week 2. When I get tired my technique starts to suffer and my foot just flops on the ground instead of the heel toe roll. Any tips?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome back...

Well the answer is... exercise. The whole running body needs some help...Loads of ideas on the Strength and Flex site and some great foot exercise too..

Including these...

healthunlocked.com/strength......

Loads of great ideas on some of the decent running sites too...

If at this stage you are feeling tired, then some simple strength and stamina work too on some of your rest days.. a healthy eating regime, great hydration and be gentle on yourself.

I had Covid the week before Christmas and the build back has been very very slow... have a read of this...

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

Do, please let us know how you are going on x

[Lindypink in reply to Oldfloss]

thanks for the advice. With a bit of focus and the toe curling exercises I’ve finished week 2 with no more floppy foot.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Lindypink]

Yeay!! Go you!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

It’s really common for form to go a bit loose as you get more tired! You’re in good company.

I find kits giving myself a kick to check my form and imagine I’m in a running video helps! Being aware that we’re slumping and flopping a bit is half the battle.

Oldfloss is spot on (as ever!) with highlighting the importance of strength and flex work. It’ll help you stay injury free as you progress through your run journey-the sooner you get into the habit, the better!

When I was coming back from a break, I felt all over the place with my body. It was as if I was almost rattling as I ran! The good news is that it passed as I got back into things. It will for you too.

Really good luck! Take it steady and listen to your body-you’ll get there. Cheering you on! ❤️🏃‍♀️💪

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

You want to avoid heel striking if you can, ideally you want to land midfoot.

If you're feeling tired and seeing your form suffer reduce your run to a length where your form is still good until you feel back to rights and as suggested work on all body strength/fitness👍🏻

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Ooh this is a name I haven't seen for a while. Hope you are well 🥰

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Jell6]

I'm ok overall thanks. 👍🏻 32 miles a week plus sea swimming as often as I can. How are you doing? 💖

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Not nearly as much as that! About 20 km a week and coming to terms with a HUGE looming birthday. So I'm avoiding it and doing a 12 hour shift 🙃. Well done on the sea swimming. My neighbour swam the channel the year before last. I admire the commitment. X

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Jell6]

It can't be that HUGE!!! That's just nuts, I never, ever work on my birthday 🤣 I'm not that committed! I managed a mile last summer. This year aiming for 2 or a bit more. We're planning a drift swim (with the current) for a few miles but only when it's warmer.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Maybe take a leaf from Catra Corbett, she runs as many hours as she is old to celebrate her birthdays! Last one was 58! 🙈🤣

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

It's Mahoosive, I cannot possibly run that far 😬🤪

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Yea, yea, you couldn't run 5k before you tried either.... 👍🏻🤣🤪 I must admit I like the idea, both as a goal and a way to celebrate!