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orthotics
I'm no expert, but I think the orthotics are worth a go if the alternative is severe pain and the possibility of missing the race. I've often heard people say that orthotics or a change of shoes instantly cured their joint pain. As long as you take it easy, and are ready to whip them out if you sense they're doing you harm, they have to be worth a try.
I would try them out on a short easy run - 3 or 4 miles - and see. But (big but) I would also definitely go to see a physio or podiatrist or both, and get an opinion on what to do. 6 weeks might not seem long but it's long enough to make a change.
As Sweder mentioned, you could also buy some Sorbothane insoles which cushion the impact on your joints. If you want some reassurance, go to the RW forums and do a search on Sorbothane -- you'll find a lot of people singing their praises. I tried them on Sunday and again this morning, and they do seem to provide a significant extra layer of cushioning.
So there's an action plan for you -- orthotics, Sorbothane and sports physio.
(By the way, do see a dedicated sports physio and not just a common or garden one. The first physio I went to see after I did my calf at Christmas was a very nice lady who seemed very knowledgeable about the general biomechanics, but knew nothing in particular about the impact of road running.)
El Gordo
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