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Originally Posted by Phaedrus49er
As a former sufferer of both acute and chronic running-related injuries, this has become one of my favorite research topics. You might want to toss this question out in both the Injuries and Running forums as well, but my first question is: what shoes are you wearing (both for training and everyday usage)?
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My running shoes are for running only. I first started running with two pairs of Brooks Radius. I bought them online without trying them on and I never had any problems. I bought a new pair and the arches were different and then I couldn't wear them anymore. So, I went to a running store and had a pair of Saucony Omni 6s pro-fitted after watching how I run. I continuous shin splints for 150 miles on those. After spending $90 or more on shoes each time, I decided to try a cheaper pair: Mizunos Wave 10s which are neutral. Currently, I use the Mizunos to run and the Sauconys to weight train and the elliptical.
I start having the behind the knee problem when I increase my mileage over 20 miles. I do follow the 10% rule. The most miles I have put into one week is about 35 miles and the pain got too unbearable. I would like to get up to 50-60. I am currently around 20 miles. Between the TNT program and the NROL program, I have been working out my legs for about a month now. I think I will give it another month before increasing the mileage.