running shoe problem or out of shape problem

akj_25
akj_25 Posts: 244 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
when i run i get a horrible pain in the middle of my foot (lateral to arch), to the point that i have to walk more, but by the time i get to mile 2 the pain usually subsides. like a major cramp feeling. --- i am not a big time runner (a 5 k in 35 min is a good day for me)

i recently bought new shoes, saucony guide 6 - (used to use pro-ride 5 sauncony) purchased them based on website guide/questionaire which made me believe that i have pronation, so got a shoe with more stability. the nearest actual running shoe store is over an hour away.

i just don't know if i should just keep suffering through this and hope it gets better -- or if i need to come up with some money for another pair of new shoes.

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  • TheLoneMarmot
    TheLoneMarmot Posts: 43 Member
    Possibly this?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/971025-suggestions-for-plantar-fascitis-treatment
  • RunFarLiveHappy
    RunFarLiveHappy Posts: 805 Member
    I am not by any means an expert but I have recently began researching minimalist running and cannot wait to replace my super supportive concrete block running shoes once I put the mileage on them. Could you still be breaking the shoes in? I usually walk a couple of times in new runners, then slowly ease into them for running mileage. It could be so many things. Good luck!!!
  • akj_25
    akj_25 Posts: 244 Member
    Possibly this?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/971025-suggestions-for-plantar-fascitis-treatment

    thought about plantar fasciitis but i only have the pain when i run and it goes away after a couple miles.
  • thesupremeforce
    thesupremeforce Posts: 1,206 Member
    It might be a strength/flexibility issue with the muscles in the foot. I used to get that pain, but I haven't in months, perhaps not coincidentally, I've done a lot more strengthening exercises. Trying to grip the floor with your toes seems simple, but it works.

    On the other hand, I used to have serious plantar fascitis to the point where it tore, rolled up into a ball, and required surgery, so there might be a connection there anyway.

    Either way, trying to strengthen/stretch out the foot will likely help.
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    Find the time and get to that specialty running store to get fitted for shoes properly. They should look at your gait, either by watching your run outside the store or on a treadmill, and ask you questions about how much your run and what your goals are. Ideally, you should also bring in an old pair of running shoes so they can see the wear pattern on the soles.

    Yes, it will probably be more expensive than buying online, and since it's over an hour a way it will be a bit of a hassle. But it's the best way to get the shoes you need, and if you do it once and are happy with what you end up with, you can buy your next few pairs online. Do go back to the running store if your training changes or once you've lost a significant amount of weight--or, of course, if the same style of shoes that used to work now doesn't feel right.

    Running shouldn't hurt, apart from tired and generally achy muscles. Best of luck getting this figured out!

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