Rookie Runner with Foot Problems
CallMeRuPaul
Posts: 151 Member
6/18/14
I've been running for about 11 months now and have been experiencing a host of foot problems. It's not one specific issue, it's a my toes, the ball of my feet, my heels and the top of my feet. I currently run in Mizuno's, a more natural feel, but plan on going to the Brooks Glycerin 12, which offers more support. I've gone to a podiatrist and the guy suggested some orthotic shoe inserts. I don't care for the inserts so I stopped wearing them. I'm considering going to a sports medicine doctor to see if they can help me. Have you experienced similar issues and what helped you?
I've been running for about 11 months now and have been experiencing a host of foot problems. It's not one specific issue, it's a my toes, the ball of my feet, my heels and the top of my feet. I currently run in Mizuno's, a more natural feel, but plan on going to the Brooks Glycerin 12, which offers more support. I've gone to a podiatrist and the guy suggested some orthotic shoe inserts. I don't care for the inserts so I stopped wearing them. I'm considering going to a sports medicine doctor to see if they can help me. Have you experienced similar issues and what helped you?
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I'm no expert, but what I would do is get fitted for a different shoe and see if that helps, and then if you're still experiencing problems, see a sports med doc. Why did you not like the inserts? Did they not help?
Edited to add: Do you know if you have low arches? overpronate? etc? Have you had your gait examined? Do you know that you need a support shoe? Do you have wide/narrow feet, etc?
I had issues early on when I first started running because I was wearing an ultra lightweight shoe and it turns out I have moderate overpronation and needed more arch support. I currently run in the Brooks Adrenaline ASR and GTS (depending on what surface I'm running, one is suited for trails, one for pavement). My issues improved shortly after switching shoes, and then disappeared entirely. Running 3 miles used to hurt, and now I can run 14 and be totally fine to throw in a pair of high heels and meet my friends for drinks
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I don't care for the inserts because they take some getting used to and they push my foot forward and my foot sits higher in the shoe. I almost have to get a half size bigger to account for the orthotic shoe inserts.
I have high arches and that was the reason the podiatrist recommended the inserts. I'm in a neutral shoe so no overpronation and I have narrow feet. I'm not sure what gait is.
The running store here in KC didn't have my size shoe in the Brooks Glycerin so I'm waiting on them to call me once they come in, but I'm going to try several other shoes before committing to any shoe.0 -
I have (thankfully) not had those issues. Few people "care" for the feet which are hopefully the only thing that ever contacts the ground. Here are some exercises you could do http://www.runnersworld.com/workouts/feet-first-put-best-foot-forward0
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Did the running store "fit" you for the shoe you are asking for or did you tell them that was the shoe you were looking for?
I would have them fit you for shoes and go with what they tell you to buy not what you want to ask for.
As far as inserts, they have made all the difference for me. I'd wear them until you get used to them and then you don't notice them at all.
Without my inserts in, you can seriously see me pronate.
With them in, I look like I have the perfect running gait.
Even my husband (who is untrained for fitting shoes...LOL) can see the drastic difference.0 -
have you considered trying a running clinic/sports injury analysis place? I have a friend that went to a place that does treadmill video analysis and it helped him a lot
Have you been to physio? especially a physio that is a runner or knows about running - could be beneficial. My physiotherapist is magical!
As far as "supportive shoes" and inserts - my physio says to stay in a neutral shoe and let the muscles develop in your feet. But I'm not sure if that's the best advise for you.
Seek advise from professionals - not the Running Room staff.
I find that speaking with local runners can sometimes direct you a store that isn't a large chain - and sometimes the staff are more knowledgeable0 -
I am a heavy over-pronator with very flat, very wide feet. I had terrible foot pain with any/all impact activity from childhood until..... about 2 years into running with wide, loose, neutral cushioned shoes. Now my feet are fine. All the special shoes and inserts I was fitted for only made things worse.
I can just share my experience but I thought I my feet problems would limit my activity for my entire life. I couldn't hike, I had trouble skateboarding and even horseback riding. Now I only have some manageable foot pain when I am breaking in a new pair of shoes the first 2 or 3 runs or when my laces are tight-ish.0
