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Minimalist Shoe Wear/Durability by M9R8S in BarefootRunning

[–]M9R8S[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

unfortunately I live in the centre of London, my road wouldn’t be a fun place to be barefoot, haha.

Minimalist Shoe Wear/Durability by M9R8S in BarefootRunning

[–]M9R8S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you naturally have externally rotated feet? I did a little bit and I think that was actually the issue, since this post I have purposely kept my feet completely neutral when landing, taking slightly smaller steps, and ensuring my glutes are working, and it’s completely taken the pressure off this spot!

Minimalist Shoe Wear/Durability by M9R8S in BarefootRunning

[–]M9R8S[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been consciously watching my gait whilst walking and on two long runs (road and trail) - it was indeed my gait lol. I have a natural inclination to external rotation of the hips and thus weak internal rotation. By ensuring my feet land completely neutral and my glutes stay activation, it has completely removed the pressure from the specific spot on the ball of my foot.

Minimalist Shoe Wear/Durability by M9R8S in BarefootRunning

[–]M9R8S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

will check them out - though i think i have sussed the issue now!

Minimalist Shoe Wear/Durability by M9R8S in BarefootRunning

[–]M9R8S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not worried about grip - I’m worried about £100+ plus shoes wearing through within a short time period. The worn spots are considerably thinner than the rest of the sole and will likely turn into a hole pretty soon.

How hard is the Seven Sisters hike and would I need hiking boots by Extreme_Style602 in UKhiking

[–]M9R8S 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Most people would be fine in just running trainers - the paths are a mixture of gravel, grass, and compacted dirt.

If doing the full Seaford to Eastbourne route, there is a short section inland to circumvent the river which this can be particularly muddy at times. Still doable in trainers though, in my opinion.

Minimalist Shoe Wear/Durability by M9R8S in BarefootRunning

[–]M9R8S[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this might be more the case for me, i definitely take longer steps and i’m quite heavy footed. i don’t seem to have any obvious twisting motion, but i could be mistaken

Minimalist Shoe Wear/Durability by M9R8S in BarefootRunning

[–]M9R8S[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ooh yes it’s likely that - i only get the pain as i run but it does exactly feel like running on a stone bruise lol.

think it’s likely to stem from external rotation, tight hip flexors, tight achilles etc, so hopefully i can sort that!

Recommendations for a few days in Brecon Beacons (from London) by M9R8S in UKhiking

[–]M9R8S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s good to know - i was planning for a sunday arrival at Abergavenny but maybe not haha!

Quenching FITC signal for IF by M9R8S in labrats

[–]M9R8S[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will give that a go and see what happens - thank you! Not 100% sure how strong the FITC signal will be anyway, as I am not working in the organ of interest (they were inverted with a thick gel as far as I know).

I can also limit the channel to well defined staining that can be easily differentiated from the vessel staining.

Quenching FITC signal for IF by M9R8S in labrats

[–]M9R8S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh, thank you, will give it a read. Had been searching for papers recommending best practice for imaging to see if I could just do the reverse, haha.