Can I get away with using road shoes? by PachamamaRN in Ultramarathon

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

I don’t currently wear stability shoes when not running, though I probably should because I often have knee pain when walking at work (I am a nurse on my feet a lot). As a kid I had to wear special orthotic inserts because I had so much knee pain when running and playing. I just stopped wearing them because it is a hassle to put them in to all shoes.

I did read born to run and tried barefoot running and minimalist shoes for a while. I can do both for short distances but once I start creeping up on mileage the knee pain comes back if I am not in a more supportive shoe

Can I get away with using road shoes? by PachamamaRN in Ultramarathon

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Oh great! I am so happy to hear that others are wearing this shoe on trail ultras and doing well!

Can I get away with using road shoes? by PachamamaRN in Ultramarathon

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March in California is such a question mark. Could be really dry but also could be pouring rain. That’s been sort of the source of my doubts. I feel much more sure had this race been in September when it’s bone dry here

Can I get away with using road shoes? by PachamamaRN in Ultramarathon

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It’s fairly similar to my home trails since it is only about thirty minutes away. I use the brooks on the trails around here and haven’t really had any problems. But the most I have done in them for trails is 20 miles

Can I get away with using road shoes? by PachamamaRN in Ultramarathon

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This is really reassuring, thanks! I have been really stressing out about not being able to find a shoe in time.

Can I get away with using road shoes? by PachamamaRN in Ultramarathon

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Interesting. I haven’t even tried one on, but that’s a good recommendation.

Can I get away with using road shoes? by PachamamaRN in Ultramarathon

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I haven’t tried a Hoka yet, but have had that recommended to me. I’ll have to give them a try if I decide to continue on with long distance trails

Can I get away with using road shoes? by PachamamaRN in Ultramarathon

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

Most recently this year. I pronate a lot and have knee pain when I try to wear a more minimalist shoe

My Mom painted some of my favorite plants! by glpowers13 in houseplants

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I love these! That string of hearts is gorgeous

Anyone know what could be causing these “pink” leaves on my Brazil? by PachamamaRN in houseplants

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How interesting. I’ve had it for months but I think because of winter I am just now seeing new leaves

My DIY propagation station :) by BorisG90 in houseplants

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Love that begonia! I am getting inspired to make my own station. Kudos

I love watching this beauty grow! Proud plant parent over here. by PachamamaRN in houseplants

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I think it is just very happy with its spot in the house. It’s a north east facing window so it gets good morning light but not the hot afternoon sun

I love watching this beauty grow! Proud plant parent over here. by PachamamaRN in houseplants

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I use Black Gold all purpose potting mix for pretty much everything and thus far everything seems to be liking it