Really need help with running trainers !

leanneakaliz
leanneakaliz Posts: 229 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I bought a pair of Nike anondyne shields on saturday ran in them sunday with the aim of doing 2 miles after the first mile i had a painful ache down the sides of my right foot but went home and put it down to them being too tight (I had tied them as tight as possible) I had a rest monday and decided to try a 2 mile run today but with them a lot looser this time after just a mile my calfs and feet (both sides) hurt so bad and began to cramp that after stretching they still hurt on the first 1/4 of a mile walk home.

Is this the trainers or something to do with how im running? - I got a little acheyness with my old shoes but more pains in my knees and joints - I was told this was because I over pronate and was wearing the wrong shoes which is why I bought these new ones :(

Not sure what to do now and its got to the point where its ruining my love of running :(

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  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    Find a local running store and have them fit you with shoes that match your running stride. A Google search should suffice.

    Also search on "how to tie running shoes" and you'll get some tips for how to keep the shoes on without cutting off blood supplies to your feet.
  • leanneakaliz
    leanneakaliz Posts: 229 Member
    Thank you I kind of did well the guy told me I over pronate and said about my arch just by looking at an old pair of shoes and doing the west test thing.

    The problem with going to a specialist running store is I cant afford their prices :(

    I will definitely look about tying shoes though never realised it could be so complicated.

    Thank you for your advice
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    I tie mine just tight enough so they don't fall off. I can actually pull them off and on really easily without even untying the shoes. I tied mine too tight once and granted the shoes were old but it really messed up my left foot. I've been tying them as loose as possible since then and no problems with this now.

    It's normal for your calves to complain with the new shoes till you get used to them. My last pair were like that because I dropped from a 12mm to a 8mm rise and my calves were so sore the first week and a half. I would be a bit worried about it hurting your feet however. That doesn't sound good to me.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    Thank you I kind of did well the guy told me I over pronate and said about my arch just by looking at an old pair of shoes and doing the west test thing.

    The problem with going to a specialist running store is I cant afford their prices :(

    I will definitely look about tying shoes though never realised it could be so complicated.

    Thank you for your advice

    Most of them are no more than 10% more expensive than online and most not even that. The last time I bought shoes the store was actually cheaper than online. Check it out, you might be surprised.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Thank you I kind of did well the guy told me I over pronate and said about my arch just by looking at an old pair of shoes and doing the west test thing.

    The problem with going to a specialist running store is I cant afford their prices :(

    I will definitely look about tying shoes though never realised it could be so complicated.

    Thank you for your advice

    Most of them are no more than 10% more expensive than online and most not even that. The last time I bought shoes the store was actually cheaper than online. Check it out, you might be surprised.

    Ditto...I didn't find my shoes from the running store here in town to be a whole lot more than anywhere else for a good quality running shoe.
  • leanneakaliz
    leanneakaliz Posts: 229 Member
    Thank you all for your advice :)

    I have only ran in them twice and they dont even look like they have been ran in at all really just a bit of dirt so I think I am going to clean them up see if the shop I got them from will refund me (though they only do store credit) and go to my local running shop.

    I really appreciate you all taking the time to help me - this is why I love this site :)
  • MichelleADB
    MichelleADB Posts: 45 Member
    Another benefit of buying your running shoes from a running store is that they generally give you several days to run in your new shoes to determine if they are the right fit. If they cause problems you can return them no questions asked. One of my local stores only gives you 15 days to try out the shoes. Some larger chain running stores give you 90 days to try out your new shoes. I've had to return a pair of shoes and got a refund to my credit card immediately.

    Also, a lot of running stores have loyalty programs. You may be able to sign up (sometimes for a fee) and get a percentage off all your purchase for a year, free shipping, and invitations to members only sales events.

    HTHs! Good luck!
  • leanneakaliz
    leanneakaliz Posts: 229 Member
    Thank you :)

    That sounds awesome especially being able to take them back after a couple of runs as you can never tell just walking around the shop !
  • cedder1
    cedder1 Posts: 139 Member
    My husband had extreme calf strain and knee pain when he began running. We purchased two new pairs ($260.00 worth) of shoes, one at a specialty store. Come to find out his technique was all wrong. His stride was too long and his kickback was too high. Try keeping your feet lower to the ground and shorten your stride and see if that helps. It helped him tremendously.....we have been able to enjoy 8+ mile runs with no pain at all.
  • aswearingen22
    aswearingen22 Posts: 271 Member
    Hmmm. It could be the shoes? Here's my advice...

    1. definitely don't tie them tight. Tie them just tight enough to stay on your feet, they shouldn't feel tight. Your feet will expand as you run and you need room for them to do so.

    2. Go to a local running store and get fitted for shoes. Bring in the ones you just bought and see if they think they're a good fit, tell them what trouble you're having. At least here, the people working in the local running stores are avid runners and should be able to help. If they're the wrong shoes for you, try on all the ones they suggest and see what fits best. If the price of them is out of your budget, ask them if they have any previous models on sale. If not, go home and search online to see if you can find the previous year model (they tend to change each year or so) at a cheaper price. You really don't want to mess around with cheap shoes and running, you don't want to injure yourself and you need shoes that work for your feet.

    I always wear Asics Nimbus and have run for years without a single injury. Then in August, I got a crazy idea just to try out some different shoes. I went to my local running store, tried on a dozen pairs, and found a pair of Saucony's that felt good. Every run in them hurt my legs (lower heal drop) and I stopped wearing them for longer runs, only shorter ones. Eventually, I was getting pain in the arches of my feet even on shorter runs. I switched back to my Asics and no problems since. So based on my own experience, if this is new pain with new shoes, I would say it could be? I would also suggest resting for a few days, then try a run in the old shoes and see if the pain is still there or not. Good luck!
  • JoanB5
    JoanB5 Posts: 610 Member
    Also, when breaking in new shoes, I usually wear then through the day for several weeks before going for a run to give my legs time to get used to new angle of movement.

    Then, maybe a mile jog or so.

    Then, alternate days running in new show with longer runs in old shoe (may be a new insole in old shoe...Dr. Shole's does wonders for people's old shoes from Wal*Mart).

    Hope that helps!
  • leanneakaliz
    leanneakaliz Posts: 229 Member
    Thanks my old shoes were bought before I even new about gaits etc so they are just as awful but didnt give me as much pain as the new ones. Will definitely be going into my local store. Trust me when I find a pair of shoes that my running style suits Im sticking with them for life lol.
  • leanneakaliz
    leanneakaliz Posts: 229 Member
    My husband had extreme calf strain and knee pain when he began running. We purchased two new pairs ($260.00 worth) of shoes, one at a specialty store. Come to find out his technique was all wrong. His stride was too long and his kickback was too high. Try keeping your feet lower to the ground and shorten your stride and see if that helps. It helped him tremendously.....we have been able to enjoy 8+ mile runs with no pain at all.

    Thank you I shall try this - I would love to do 8 mile runs with no pain I have pain at 1/2 a mile at the moment :(
  • xprettyreckless
    xprettyreckless Posts: 297 Member
    I hopped on a treadmill at Nike for a couple of minutes a few months back and based on that, they fitted me with the lunar eclipse model after one try. When I tried running in them, the exact same thing happened to me - I got foot and calf pain on both sides after two miles. Went back home, rested, iced, tried again the next day and again, the same thing happened. While I thought it might be just me getting used to the new shoes - it wasn't.

    I then went to another running store where they actually made a proper gait analysis and had me try on five or six different pairs and brands of shoes, and gave me inserts as well. I was there for an hour.

    My point is - when I ran with the new shoes, it felt absolutely wonderful from the very first moment on, and that's what it should be like. Granted, your legs might feel a little stiff with new shoes, but under no circumstances should they hurt to the point where you can't run without pain.

    Many Nike models are not built to correct overpronation, and you might need some special inserts so that your feet get better stabilization. I would recommend getting fitted at a running store and definitely return the new shoes!!
  • amybg1
    amybg1 Posts: 631 Member
    Definitely go to a running store - I go there every few months about the time when I need new trainers (I was given guidelines as to how my shoes should feel when the treads are concerned) when they start to get worn I go to the local running store which has a few locations in my city, so pick either one. Bring my old pair of shoes for them to check for wear as well as to determine what my new pair should be based on the specific wear pattern of the shoe.

    Last time I went, which was a few weeks ago spent a little over half an hour there and tried on six pairs of shoes. I need a stability shoe as I'm a slight overpronator and Asics have worked well for me - last time I went to get my Kayanos checked the store manager had me try on a pair of New Balance since the toebox was a little roomier and she thought these would work well for me.

    For the current model which is the Kayano 19s the toebox was a little too tight and left no extra room which risks minor friction issues on the side of my feet which has occasionally happened before. So, aesthetics aside she got me in a pair of New balance which feel/ride different than Asics - but when Asics comes out with the 20s will see if those fit.

    While i was there tried saucony,Brooks,Asics and New Balance - so depending on the brand of shoe you buy the fit will be slightly different for every pair. So go to a running store, and see which shoes suit you best. If money is a worry some will have the previous year's models marked down so you don't necessarily need to buy the new shoes of the year - you can take a step back and feel just as comfortable in last year's shoe
  • leanneakaliz
    leanneakaliz Posts: 229 Member
    Oh my God thank you :D This gives me so much hope.

    I was beginning to think that yes the shoes don't help but maybe my body just doesnt like running cause I get pains every run.

    I have had 2 pairs of Nikes definitely 100% taking these back now. Even if it does cost me extra for different shoes if it means no pain runs then I will be the happiest person ever !

    I have got to a point where I am fit enough to carry on running but cant push past 2 miles because the aching in my legs hurts so much !

    So hopefully I can run further than I think in shoes that aid my running style :)
  • xprettyreckless
    xprettyreckless Posts: 297 Member
    Humans are born to run, and so are you! ;-)

    Good luck! Just one thing - I know running shoes can be really expensive, but it's so important that they fit well
    above all. It's really worth it to invest in good shoes, promise :)
  • leanneakaliz
    leanneakaliz Posts: 229 Member
    Thank you so much :D

    Yeah im going to have to invest a little more in them and maybe do some extra hours at work to pay for them!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    Humans are born to run, and so are you! ;-)

    Amen!

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