Training & Nutrition - High arches and indoor rowers

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late
02-10-09, 09:04 AM
Hi,
I usually use orthotics, but the end result lifts the heel up. That throws the alignment of the body off when rowing. I have been using some Tevas with Ortholite soles. They work pretty well. But I could use more arch, and these things
are already tight with paper thin socks.

I could use some suggestions, or perhaps a forum for rowing like this one.

Ohno Notyou
02-10-09, 09:48 AM
Have you tried bowling shoes?
Ohno
late
02-10-09, 02:54 PM
No,
but I have considered weight lifting shoes.

Ohno Notyou
02-10-09, 04:21 PM
Maybe stilletos with fish net stockings acting as compression socks?
I like being helpful.
Ohno
Pendergast
02-10-09, 04:58 PM
Maybe Earth shoes?
http://www.earthfootwear.com/OurTechnology/ProductFeatures/tabid/79/language/en-US/Default.aspx
late
02-10-09, 05:56 PM
Maybe Earth shoes?
http://www.earthfootwear.com/OurTechnology/ProductFeatures/tabid/79/language/en-US/Default.aspx

I rather like that idea.
late
02-10-09, 05:56 PM
Maybe stilletos with fish net stockings acting as compression socks?
I like being helpful.
Ohno

Keep it in your pants, Yecch.
Ohno Notyou
02-10-09, 07:04 PM
Can't get the fishnet stockings over your cankles?
Yech what?
Maybe some jesus sandles?
Or barefoot?
Ohno
IbikezLA
02-20-09, 12:43 AM
Wait, what part of the stroke are your heels lifting? They should be flat against the foot board during the recovery and they should lift at the catch and drive.
late
02-20-09, 01:26 PM
I only go a little past half catch. My knees are old and bunged up and don't like
me going full catch. My heels stay on the board.
cyclehen
02-20-09, 04:29 PM
Not really understanding what the issue has to do w/ your orthotics-- your heels are coming away from them? Sounds like your soleus is tight. Try some stretching (squat down, keeping heels on the floor). Could try the Earth shoes thing too-- for walking, I mean.
IbikezLA
02-23-09, 10:47 PM
I guess I don't understand your problem, but talking purely rowing your heels shouldnt be lifting if you're only going up to half slide.