This is day 3. Sunday after my race I walked around in them a bit. They were stiff but not majorly uncomfortable.
Monday I ran 1 mile. Yes, you read that right, 1 mile. I walked in the orthotics a bit before and then headed out. At first they were a bit annoying, it felt like I had rocks under my arches. I stopped to stretch out my calves (the hamstring stretch also stretches the achilles and helps with PF)and on the way home the orthotics felt just fine.
Today I did 2 miles. I had a bit of soreness in the knees today, but since I am completely changing my gait and the way my body is held that is expected. The orthotics themselves feel okay.
I actually thought I would have some real muscle and joint pain while adjusting to these things, so I am pleased that so far my body seems to be adapting well. Tomorrow I am planning on wearing them for most of the day. I can't run on Thursdays because of schedule issues, but on Friday I will head out for a 5k and see how I do. I have a month to break these things in before my next race, and I want to do it the right way.
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