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bluegoose · 09-30-2008, 04:00 PM

After running probably 75% of my miles this summer and fall on the dirt and crushed gravel, I recently did two runs on a paved running trail. The first one 2 weeks ago was 17 miles, this past weekend was 12.

I have felt really well all year long. No hint of injury whatsoever.

Now, I'm afraid that first 17 mile pavement run may have ruined me for the year. I've had pretty bad shin splints for the past 2 weeks. I've also now got something that feels either like a Mortons neuroma or capsulitis on the bottom of the other foot.

Marathon is scheduled for just over 6 weeks from now.

Am I doomed to be a DNF now?

Also, a little unsolicited advice from our more experienced runners - because the marathon is on a paved bike path, I feel like I need to do more pavement running at some point to accomodate to the surface. Would you recommend doing shorter runs (6-8 miles) on the pavement or the longer runs (13-20 miles)?

09-30-2008, 04:00 PM	#1
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	Pounded by the Pavement After running probably 75% of my miles this summer and fall on the dirt and crushed gravel, I recently did two runs on a paved running trail. The first one 2 weeks ago was 17 miles, this past weekend was 12. I have felt really well all year long. No hint of injury whatsoever. Now, I'm afraid that first 17 mile pavement run may have ruined me for the year. I've had pretty bad shin splints for the past 2 weeks. I've also now got something that feels either like a Mortons neuroma or capsulitis on the bottom of the other foot. Marathon is scheduled for just over 6 weeks from now. Am I doomed to be a DNF now? Also, a little unsolicited advice from our more experienced runners - because the marathon is on a paved bike path, I feel like I need to do more pavement running at some point to accomodate to the surface. Would you recommend doing shorter runs (6-8 miles) on the pavement or the longer runs (13-20 miles)?