My feet are killing me
perm_dogg
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I've done my research. I understand shin splints. I haven't ran consistently in a lot of years, so it was no surprise to me at first that my shins and ankles were in pain from running after my lunch break jogs. The issue is, it's been weeks, even months, and they still haven't adapted. I have a desk job, but at least once every hour I get up and hit 500 steps real quick around the premises and on the weekend I'm always active. I heard the right running shoes are the key, but when I went to have some fitted for me, they went right for the $100.00 + shoes. That's a red flag in my eyes. I haven't spent that kind of money on shoes my whole life. Am I missing something here? I know the less I weigh the easier it will get, but that seems redundant considering I have to run to get there in the first place! So...What's up?
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Do you take rest days? If you never give your feet/legs a break, they'll never recover.
As for the shoes, good ones are more expensive, it's just the way it is. You will probably have to shell out the extra cash. It is an investment though - if you aren't in pain and can remain active, it's worth it. You can also wait for them to have a sale, and see if you can get something for a bit cheaper.
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Go to a marshalls or tjmax or some other store where they sell last month's greatest apparel and shoes for 1/2 price. Decent shoes are important but $100+ is definitely not an indication of shoe quality.
Impact hurts. Try some low/no impact exercises for a while, the elliptical, bike, body weight squats etc.
What did the doctor say?0 -
btw, resistance exercises (lifting weights) are going to help you lose weight quicker than cardio alone.0
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My current pair of shoes costs me $40. They were on the sale rack. Even full price shoes don't generally cost much over $80 for me and I might have gone over $100 once. Good shoes don't have to be terribly expensive. It takes time on your feet to get used to running. The number of months isn't as important as the number of steps you've taken. I took 5 months off and my shins are a little bit sore some days. It happens and you'll get more and more used to it the longer you stick with it.
Initially it took me nearly a year before my shins were never sore.0 -
check your form. if you're landing on your heels try landing more on the midsole of the foot0
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100 is common for running shoes.0
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btw, resistance exercises (lifting weights) are going to help you lose weight quicker than cardio alone.
Yes. I should have added that detail. I do not only walk during my lunch breaks. I do a lot of strength training. (Maybe not enough on my legs) I have a bowlfex, I use free weights or whatever heavy I can find laying around. Like I said, I'm active to the extent I can with my life schedule, but the running never used to hurt before now. I run in And 1 Basketball shoes.0 -
I can't run in my basketball shoes very well. The cushion isn't good enough for heel impact. I would do like the above poster said and try to land in the midsole of your foot...kind of like toe running but more on the balls of your foot. Still, i would take plenty of time off of the impact and let your bones/joints rest.0
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Thank for all of your input. I thought of trying a cheaper pair before going with the recommended ones. I never saw a doctor about it because frankly, where I'm from, you can't trust the doctors. I can diagnose myself better on WebMD. I went in with a broken ankle that I COULD NOT walk on, and they said there was nothing wrong. So yeah. I'd believe you guys before a doctor. Maybe I should try resting between days. Thanks.0
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btw, resistance exercises (lifting weights) are going to help you lose weight quicker than cardio alone.
Yes. I should have added that detail. I do not only walk during my lunch breaks. I do a lot of strength training. (Maybe not enough on my legs) I have a bowlfex, I use free weights or whatever heavy I can find laying around. Like I said, I'm active to the extent I can with my life schedule, but the running never used to hurt before now. I run in And 1 Basketball shoes.
Don't run in basketball shoes, man. They are simply not built to take the pounding, especially if you're running on the street and/or sidewalk. Get a good pair of running shoes and yes, many of them cost $100+.0 -
I got a great pair of an old model asics running shoe from the $29.99 Shoe Warehouse once...
I got $130 pair of Under Armour basketball shoes from Marshalls for $30
The price you pay doesn't make the shoe. If you're on a budget you can find something well under $1000 -
I got a great pair of an old model asics running shoe from the $29.99 Shoe Warehouse once...
I got $130 pair of Under Armour basketball shoes from Marshalls for $30
The price you pay doesn't make the shoe. If you're on a budget you can find something well under $100
this is true. You can often find last year's model/colors for significantly less. However, new running shoes are usually around 100$. You can pay 100$ for a shoe and still have it be the wrong one. You can also pay 30$ for the wrong one. If you were fitted and they suggested a shoe to you, its good form to buy it the first time in the store (because they went through the fitting process), plus you usually get a 30 day return policy if they don't work out. Once you know which shoe works, you can hunt for better deals.0 -
Good ole Walmart sells Avia running shoes. Amazon has good reviews. I understand each individual is different and so will have different opinions/results. Anyone like Avias? They're only 25 bucks. 1/4 of the cost of the "running shoe" store's price.0
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Running shoes are expensive. I just bought a new pair for $120 on sale. I also run ~40 miles/week and have wide feet and a tendency to overpronate. I spend approximately that much every year and I've noticed how much better my running is when my shoes aren't all worn out. I think it depends on how much time you will be devoting to running. If you're just getting started and don't plan on becoming a hardcore runner, maybe check Ebay for deals or older models of the more expensive shoes. I have seen commercials for insoles for active individuals, but not sure how well that works. It might be a cheaper investment for you right now until you build to more miles. Good luck!0
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Your local running store should have told you the profile of shoe you are looking for and recommended several specific models. You are likely to be able to find last year's, or the year before's model of the same shoe online (amazon, 6pm, running warehouse, etc.) or at stores. Usually they don't change TOO much. Another option would be to plug the shoe they recommended into the runner's world shoe finder to see other shoes that might fit the bill.
I would discourage you from just buying any random shoe labeled a running shoe because they vary wildly in features, support, cushioning, heel-to-toe drop, stiffness, assumed gait and running style, etc.
http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe-finder/shoes-like-mine0 -
check your form. if you're landing on your heels try landing more on the midsole of the foot
For more info on running form check out ChiRunning and/or Pose Method of Running.0 -
Academy has good prices on their running shoes. Also, you may need some Vitamin D.0
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Academy has good prices on their running shoes. Also, you may need some Vitamin D.
If there is one thing I'm doing right, it is nutrients and vitamins. I hit the right ones daily, but I will look into the shoes. Thanks0 -
Good ole Walmart sells Avia running shoes. Amazon has good reviews. I understand each individual is different and so will have different opinions/results. Anyone like Avias? They're only 25 bucks. 1/4 of the cost of the "running shoe" store's price.
How much time with the $75 you save get you with a physiotherapist?0 -
check your form. if you're landing on your heels try landing more on the midsole of the foot
For more info on running form check out ChiRunning and/or Pose Method of Running.
OOOH! Thank you for posting this. Someone told me about form, Chi Running and I could not for the life of me remember the name they gave me...and they left MFP! So thank you!0 -
check your form. if you're landing on your heels try landing more on the midsole of the foot
For more info on running form check out ChiRunning and/or Pose Method of Running.
OOOH! Thank you for posting this. Someone told me about form, Chi Running and I could not for the life of me remember the name they gave me...and they left MFP! So thank you!
Quite honestly, the whole 'changing your gait' thing could be complete overkill. Its very vogue right now, but that doesn't mean its the right thing to do. HIs gait might be fine, you can't tell over the internet. First, change out the crappy shoes. Overhauling your gait in this situation is like buying a new car because you have a flat tire.0 -
http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe-finder/shoe-advisor
I plugged my info in, tried on a few of the suggested one. naturally, the most expensive ones felt the best. ...but since I bought them, I have NO PAIN. also a good pre and post stretch helps.0 -
Your local running store should have told you the profile of shoe you are looking for and recommended several specific models. You are likely to be able to find last year's, or the year before's model of the same shoe online (amazon, 6pm, running warehouse, etc.) or at stores. Usually they don't change TOO much. Another option would be to plug the shoe they recommended into the runner's world shoe finder to see other shoes that might fit the bill.
I would discourage you from just buying any random shoe labeled a running shoe because they vary wildly in features, support, cushioning, heel-to-toe drop, stiffness, assumed gait and running style, etc.
http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe-finder/shoes-like-mine
This is good advice. You don't have to buy from the running store, but if they analyze your running, you should listen to what they say. I have really wide feet, a high arch, I overpronate. After 3 years of buying running shoes, I know what I need (and what won't work for me. Take the information they gave you and use it to find the right shoe, hopefully at the right price.0 -
If you don't mind buying online you should check out the site below
http://gearup.active.com/Events.aspx?ReturnUrl=/
I bought a pair of really good pair of trail running shoes for about $40 (I think they were on sale) and they have a great return/exchange policy. When I first got my shoes they didn't fit and I sent them back for another size and it only took a few days to get the new size and they fit perfectly.0 -
Y'all are lucky in the US. My running shoes retail at about $169. I do need a supportive shoe which costs more, but it is worth it. I've been lucky to find my model on sale at the end of season two years now for half price. So $100 (with tax) IS a sale for me.
The more neutral shoes are closer to $100 regular.
Honestly I've been through everything. From neutral, to supportive and been everywhere between cheap to expensive. I've experienced everything from shin splints to plantar fasciitis. I'm at the point now where my expensive shoes are worth the price because they keep me injury free.
I'm not saying expensive equals better, I'm just saying that the right shoe can be worth it in the long run.0 -
You don't mention your weight but if you're over 180 pounds, consider trail runners. They have much better support, especially in the mid-foot and laterally.
In my youth I was big time distance runner and always bought high quality shoes. Never had foot/ankle/shin issues. Sometimes you just have to make the investment. Don't want to sound like an infomercial but if you take $100 and divide it by a year, it'll come out to pennies per day!
You should get properly fitted at running store though. Don't have to buy there but you need to have your stride analyzed. Do over/under pronate, heel strike, high/low arch? so many things that make a difference in running comfort.
Constant pain is not good and your body is giving you a hint. Stretch the back and fronts of your lower legs religiously. If you can use heat before you run but definitely ice when your finished. Also, compression sleeves may help during your runs.
Avoid hills and try to run on softer surfaces versus cement or asphalt. And get rid of those And 1's!0 -
I finally broke down last year and bought the expensive shoes and my feet love me. I bought Brooks Glycerin last year and just replaced them with Brooks Ghost 7 - When I thought about how many miles I was putting on my shoes (I know my old ones had over 750 miles and that was just what I tracked this year) the cost didn't seem as bad.0
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My sneakers (fitted to me) were $160. I've NEVER spent more than $40 on shoes but running is important to me, so I need to make sure I take care of myself. 2 runs in cheap shoes, and I have been plagued with knee pain for 3 months, and needing to see an orthopedic surgeon. Buy the shoes if you're serious about running.0
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Good ole Walmart sells Avia running shoes. Amazon has good reviews. I understand each individual is different and so will have different opinions/results. Anyone like Avias? They're only 25 bucks. 1/4 of the cost of the "running shoe" store's price.
You get what you pay for. They will work for some people but some (like me) need STABILITY shoes, which you can't get at Wal Mart. I get awful knee and foot pains if I run in neutral shoes, and stability cost more but it's worth it because I can keep running and not be injured. The co-pays for my doctor visits add up to much more than sneakers.0 -
100 is common for running shoes.
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Don't go for cheap shoes first when it comes to running shoes. Buy shoes that are properly fitted for your body. They will cause less health issues down the road. If you can afford the $100, pay the $100.0
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