Running

Really this blog should be entitled - jogging because I've given up running. The difference, in my opinion, is speed; jogging is 6 mph or less. Given my recent tibia stress fracture and subsequent diagnosis of osteoporosis, I've made a decision to begin jogging to help stress my bones but to not overdue it by running.

I've also changed my style from a heel first to mid-foot "runner"; this is supposed to reduce the level of punishment to the legs. In addition to these changes, I purchased a new pair of shoes today. My research indicates that the current trend is away from the minimalist shoe to one with more padding. The Hoka shoes I purchased have lots of padding and appear huge compared to my old Sauconys; however, I'm so glad that the trend has reversed - it never made sense to my logical mind to reduce the amount of padding on the shoe.

I've only recently begun to jog and am limiting my distance to 30 minutes; at about 5mph. I'm also trying to avoid jogging on consecutive days and limit my miles to less than 10/week. If I listen closely to my body, hopefully it will tell me how much jogging is the right amount for me.

New Hoka shoes compared to my old Sauconys

Note the size of the soles; the Hokas are huge; if they were waterproof, I could also use them to ski (water and snow:)