Introduction

Hi, my name is Katy.

I am 31. I have been running consistently for 2 years and here and there prior.

I currently am easing back into running after a metatarsal stress fx so my weekly mileage is much less than it was  or I would like it to be (about 10-15 mpw) now and was (30-35 mpw).

Primarily run on roads-asphalt, occasional dirt trails.

Flip- flops  about 1/4- 1/2 year…live in sunny so. cal. But not much solely BF, prior.

Injuries/problems= Ball of foot pain off/on, Hip injury(removed one orthotic and not the other…idiot!), Left foot= Metatarsal stress fx, neuroma and calcification of bone on 2nd toe.

Motion control shoes, cushioned/structured.

Heel-striker and overpronator

I feel like I’ve tried the heavy motion control/orthotic route and it did NOT help me. I never gave much thought to my form before, I was looking for a  perfect shoe or  assisted device to be the solution. After one test run of BF it just made sense…it is how your body was made to run. Why would I change it once in shoes. I want to work on changing my stride and form, I feel the best way to do it is by incorporating the BFR into my training.

I am a registered nurse.