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Leeann1979
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Hello. I am new to this group. I started this program yesterday, and it went well, except for the shin and calf pain. I bought new Asics a month ago, and thought they were great. Until I jogged in them. I found out later that they are minimalist. I may as well have ran bare foot.I have very flat, overpronating feet, which has led to knee pain. Well, they were fine during the walking, but as soon as the jogging started, so did the pain. I have run a little bit in the past, and always got some shin pain. I always just assumed it was because I dont run much, or because of my feet. But this was different and I am fairly certain its the shoes.
So I am just wondering if anyone else has moderate to severe overpronation, and what shoes do you run in?
So I am just wondering if anyone else has moderate to severe overpronation, and what shoes do you run in?
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I've got pain in my right foot (to the right side), had it for some time, even before I started running and my doctor told me I have flat feet. She's prescribed me with some Orthotic insoles for my shoes. I had my foot scanned by an Orthopedic specialist and the insoles have to be made to measure. I will receive them in 2 weeks. It'll be interesting what, if any difference they'll make. Perhaps you could consider some support insoles for your shoes. I just run in a mid-price standard Reebok trainer but I want to get my gait measured and see if I need better shoes (when I have more money). Hope you get it sorted, nothing worse than having a niggle pain while running, puts one right off.0
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I have a pair of Asics also, and mine have a ton of support. And I added some added support with new insoles. I was running in a pair of Sketchers, which offered very little support and I had the worst pain in my knees, it went away immediately after switching shoes.
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I overpronate. I have Saucony Guide 5, but have had Asics and loved them in the past. What you are looking for is wide support in the heel. Knee pain can be from overpronation but also from shoes that are too small. Make sure you are going up at least one size from your street shoe size.0
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i have nerve damage in my left foot and heel strike. i like the minimalist shoes but i get the horrid knee pain from them too. i have to brace my left knee, put a knee strap, and wear corrective orthotics in my tennies. SIGH! that being said, even with the orthotics, the shoe matters. i love the Asics phoenix gel runners. i have them in vibrant green and purple. i have probably 3 dozen pairs of running shoes and those are my favorite.0
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i have nerve damage in my left foot and heel strike. i like the minimalist shoes but i get the horrid knee pain from them too. i have to brace my left knee, put a knee strap, and wear corrective orthotics in my tennies. SIGH! that being said, even with the orthotics, the shoe matters. i love the Asics phoenix gel runners. i have them in vibrant green and purple. i have probably 3 dozen pairs of running shoes and those are my favorite.
You defininely don't want minimalist shoes if you heelstrike. Ideally you'd change form but it sounds like that is not an option for you physically.
I have some Vibrams but haven't run in them yet. I want to wait until I slim down more to avoid any stress-related injuries.0 -
Go to a running store and have them look at your stride. The right shoes will make all the difference.
I started out with nike free run...totally not what I needed - no support and I also pronate. I thought I would "fix" it on my own and got a diff pair of shoes and some inserts w/ added arch support. Sort-of better....good enough to get through the rest of C25K, but still had pretty regular shin and heel pain.
Fast forward to a fitting at a running store....didn't need arch support in the shoe - needed an insert w/ a heel cup based on some movement that my heel doing. Went home with Mizuno wave inspire and the inserts and no more pain. Heels, shins etc are all good. Now the only soreness I get is the good kind, when I try to go a little farther or harder than normal.
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I have flat fee and overpronate. My right foot is worse than my left. I recently started running and went to a specialty running store to get fitted for running shoes. I ended up with a pair of stability running sneakers - new balance. I feel a lot better now.0
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Thanks for the replies
I am going to go to the Running Room and have them help me out. I am sooooo tired of wasting money on shoes lol!
I have at least 6 pairs of tennis shoes that I don't wear because they dont suit my feet, and 4 pairs of runners.
Hopefully they can help me out at the store! Thanks guys!0
