new runner - foot pain

jworb
jworb Posts: 146 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi there.

I have never been a runner, but am trying to start. One thing I've noticed in the past when I've tried is that I get pain on the outer sides of my feet while I walk or run. I thought it was probably shoe-related so I went to a local store where they analyze your foot strikes while walking and suggest shoes for you. The guy told me I pronate and gave me several pairs of support/structure shoes to try on. I ended up with a pair of Nike Zoom, and they are really comfy. However, when I went on my walk/jog yesterday, I still had the outer foot pain during, but was fine after. Any ideas for what could be causing it or suggestions?

Thanks :)

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  • angelovearth
    angelovearth Posts: 25
    Maybe try one of those heal inserts for the shoes.
  • Maxitec
    Maxitec Posts: 1
    I had pain on the side of my feet for years. I thought it was my shoes. I finally went to the podiatrist. The podiatrist gave each food a shot and immediately my foot pain went away--permanently, (I always wear comfortable shoes and sneakers).

    If this is not your problem and the foot doctor cannot help you, try this FDA approved homeopathic pain cream, (helps me and my back after my gym workout): http://rtpr.com/site/d7d2392a.
  • zoom2
    zoom2 Posts: 934 Member
    I get this same sort of pain (peroneal tendon) when I'm in shoes that overcorrect (essentially what happens is an overaggressive stability shoe is forcing my feet to roll too far out laterally). I'm suspicious that the running store put you into "too much shoe" (BTDT). I only overpronate slightly, so I can wear mild stability and some neutral. Frequently I will use Superfeet insoles in my shoes, too, which helps keep knee tenderness at bay. YMMV.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    You may also want to try some foot strengthening exercises, Runners World has some very helpful videos etc:

    http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-6-0-2,00.html?bcpid=772559539001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAABjSC4E~,YBF36HfcFnZeqZMwmU2oQb7me4-NwQYO&bclid=1352465386&bctid=1137790481

    Check the return policy for your shoe store, many of them will give you 30 days to try out the shoes, as zoom2 said - it may just be too much correction.

    Don't resort to topical pain relief as it merely masks symptoms (FDA approved only means it won't burn the flesh off whatever it's applied too, I get a little concerned when I see the 1st post someone makes is a specific product recommendation, especially for a questionable product.....)
  • zoom2
    zoom2 Posts: 934 Member
    Don't resort to topical pain relief as it merely masks symptoms (FDA approved only means it won't burn the flesh off whatever it's applied too, I get a little concerned when I see the 1st post someone makes is a specific product recommendation, especially for a questionable product.....)

    Smells like Spam...

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