orthotics in running trainers & sprint spikes

[AngelaCoon]

@Goose232

I’ve had an injury for the past eighteen months, and though it is healing, I’m concerned about useing orthotics in sprint spikes and trainers. I haven’t used any orthotics in my trainers for running as of yet - but I’m thinking of getting some.

especially after reading about the so called benefits of 'bare foot running on grass (to keep the feet strong - and all that stuff.)

I’ve read that well padded trainers and orthotics can decrease the strength of the foot, but who the hell is going to use the bare minimum padding on the concrete paths (for jogging) and the running track (for sprints) and the field ;/ gym (for plyometrics.)?

Do any of you ever use a little xtra protection on your feet when you do sprint training?

I’ve seen Christopher lameatre’ take orthotics out of his sprint spikes and put them in to his walking trainers /sneakers at end of sprint session.

I’ve also seen linford Christie tape up his feet, before putting on the sprint spikes for a race.

How many of the top sprinters do you think use a little xtra protection?

And if it is sort of commmon, then it flies in the face of all those foot ‘experts’ who keep saying - use the bare minimum - when walking around and running - o as to strengthen the feet. I’m not sure those product sellers know exactly the kind of pounding a strong athlete can do when they train properly.

Any feed back on this question will be greatly appreciated.

Tough to beat North America’s best
Mike Forgraves and Sylvia Forgraves for foot advice, lower limb, calf and all things to do with running sports and impact related issues

I have been using orthodics made by this Winning Couple World Class ( or WC for short)
since grade 9 or 1981.
In 1984 Sylvia won the 100meter hurdles in 13:29 ( 3.9 but still awesome result).
I ran against Sylvia at Etobicoke Stadium in 1980 or 1981 …first place I remember meeting world famous track coach Charlie Francis
Contact his office
Use my name and this site as a reference
Kitchener/ Ontario/ Canada
I never ran against Mike LOL
he was world class as well and they both still are
Cheers
Ange