joe used to run a lot. he loved it. it was a great way to exercise, and he found it relaxing. then, he got tendonitis and pronations, and he hasn’t been able to run for four years. we tried having special pads for his shoes made, but they didn’t work.
last week, joe went to his podiatrist who told him about a shoe store here in town that basically makes prescription shoes. joe went in, told them what shoe the doctor said he needed, and tried it on. he said it fit like a glove. i guess the shoes fit differently than shoes you would buy at regular shoe stores and give your foot more protection. now, he can run again! he ran the entire track at the park last night without his leg hurting at all. it makes me so happy to know that he can do something that he loves again.
Run, Joe Run!!!!!
Having had two long ACL surgery recoveries, I know what it’s like to be kept from doing what you love. It certainly makes you never take it for granted again. That’s so exciting for Joe!
All of the hard core runners I know wear Brooks. That seems to be the popular running shoe. Are the kind Joe got a particular brand??
Wow, I’m so impressed by Joe. I’ve always wanted to enjoy running, but never could. Maybe I’ll try again someday! 🙂