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Post: 94166103_1 created on Sat, 20 Sep 2014 02:03:31 +0000
Posted: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 02:03:31 +0000

So I got back into running after about 2 years. I've noticed that every time I'm finished, the back of my head and ears hurt. Like it feels like the back of my head is asleep and I have a double ear infection. This only lasts for about 10 minutes
I don't remember if it was like this in the past because its been a couple years.
My husband says it may be because of the way my feet land when I run.

Any ideas or explanations?

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Post: 94166103_2 created on Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:12:47 +0000
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Are you landing flat-footed or slapping the ground?

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Post: 94166103_3 created on Sun, 21 Sep 2014 15:13:16 +0000
Posted: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 15:13:16 +0000

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Are you landing flat-footed or slapping the ground?

It feels like I'm slapping the ground

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Post: 94166103_4 created on Sun, 21 Sep 2014 21:20:29 +0000
Posted: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 21:20:29 +0000

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Are you landing flat-footed or slapping the ground?

It feels like I'm slapping the ground

Soften up on your feet. Lean forward slightly, shorten up on your strides so that they are smaller but quicker, and land mid-foot. This allows gravity to naturally help move you forward. It will make it more comfortable to run and prevent most injuries caused by running. biggrin