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Smeggers,

Lightweight racing shoes are the best as they have a low profile ideally suited to POSE running. I have been using Asics DS racers which I find to be the most comfortable.

Yes I did TONS of research....I never do any major change in anything without lots of research. The more I read about it the more it seemed to make sense. Didn't do any classes but stuck to doing the drills that they suggest at the start. Secret is not to do too much at once to allow the calves to adapt. I still alternate my DS racers with my VFF. The VFF are not so good in the dark when you're not used to them, and also if you're in a hurry they can take a while to get on.

Smeggers, that's great that it's not as bad as you first thought You should be on the road to recovery very soon after your op then.

I bought a pair of VFF about a month ago, as for the last couple years I have changed to the POSE style running with the forefoot strike, using minimal style footwear, which I found really suited me and I started running faster too, which is always a bonus. The VFF are great but do take a bit of getting used to at first.

Interestingly enough since I changed to the POSE style, I haven't had any new injuries (touch wood) other than my existing knee condition which interestingly enough hasn't been giving me any pain at all in the last few weeks (touches lots of wood).......don't think my condition is the sort that can correct itself but that would be good!!

Best of luck for your op.

That's good you've got a date, but yeah I can see why you're nervous.

I'm in Dunfermline, and I think they're planning on sending me to Kirkcaldy for some reason, whenever I decide to go ahead with it. Bit strange how the NHS make you travel like that eh?

Yep, must be the most annoying phrase ever, but I'm sure people like your 'friend' are more of a burden on the NHS than affletes like us ever will be!

Good luck when it comes and let me know how you get on.

That's good you've got a timescale now.

I've made a decision to postpone my op as I don't seem to be in constant pain like you are and I really need to get my career in order first. I know health is important too but I know how hard it is to get a job in todays climate and especially to find one that I like doing....that's a bonus. I know I'm prob taking a risk but hey...life in general is a risk!!

Good luck with your op when it comes.

2 and a half years? Bloody hell!!!!!!

As you say though, at least I can still run at the mo. (long as I stay off the hills!)

Not really been told when I could run again after op.....he was a we bit vague on that one!! Have you got an actual date set yet?