Where to start? As one of my VRB’s said recently how do you eat an elephant? (There were various answers!)
So today is a story of the good, bad & ugly....
The good - I had a proper gait analysis - on a running machine, with a video in slo mo and lots of angled lines on the screen.... ended up with Cloud On Ace - very comfortable (expensive) running shoes.
The bad - toe cramp in right foot is still there after around 4K onward but the burning under the ball on the same foot is gone BUT I now also have a burning under my left foot.
The ugly - I know I didn’t sleep properly last night and probably didn’t drink enough water today.
Result - A very very hard, painful run.
I kept having to stop (especially in last 2 km) to wiggle toes and move my feet around. It’s the hardest run I’ve ever done.
I got through it by telling myself that I know at least two of you ( sallenson and Fatdad71 ) would be giving your right arm to be able to be doing this tonight...
Going to look into some inserts for cushioning or something.
I got through it, but only just!!
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Ouch that sounds painful 😕 I hope you can figure out what is causing the problem. Well done for getting through the run though! And running on Clouds sounds like it would be an amazing experience 😊
Sorry to hear about the pain Mitch, hope it clears up. It's only Wednesday but I'm already dreading my 9k on Monday 😬 Well done for getting through yours!
Great distance in that time LL! 🤩 I hope the extra cushioning and hydration works better for you on your next run. You’ve done a brilliant job, especially with having that kind of discomfort! Well done! ❤️
Hey Mitch...bit annoying getting rid of pains bit developing new ones! Hope it resolves itself. Well done on the run... I take it you are running ahead and doing the programme in 6 wks?
Yeah, tell me abt it. I thought I’d get it ago and skip the repeated week. My legs were fine, it was only my feet - but that’s not connected to the distance! Lol.
As I’ve got 10K on Saturday week (1st) I prob won’t do 10k next Wednesday. I’ll do 5 on Saturday & Monday then have the rest of the week off
That doesn’t sound at all enjoyable Mitch. sorry to hear that. But we’ll done on the 9k! Worth popping back to the running shop to explain your niggles to them. Pop your feet in a bucket of ice water to soothe the pain. Hope you get to the bottom of it soon. x
Cheers Rip. We spoke at length about the burning, and at the time the clouds were the recommended pair (or the Brooks GTS) - might need a physio to take a look!
Congratulations on your 9km, Mitch! And with such a good time. So close now. 😁👏 But sorry to hear your feet are still giving you trouble. Maybe time to see a sports physio? I am sure it is something simple and that they could sort it out for you. I get a cramp in my middle toe after long runs, but so far only during the last km or so - so I know how painful it can be. 😬
Ooooh lovely new Cloud shoes! I am green with envy!
Ouch, Mitch, but well done getting through it anyway! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🏃♂️
Did you wear the new running shoes for this big 9k run?😳
I’m trying out my new shoes walking first, then on my shorter runs, so they wear in a bit if needed and my feet get used to them. My ASICS are dead comfy now, but on their first short run they were rubbing awkwardly across one foot and I thought they were doomed. (I’ve still only worn them for 4k, though.) Perhaps your feet need to get used to the change a bit. Even lacing new shoes can take a bit of trial and error to get the fit right again. (I swear the padding around them settles down a bit, then you can lace them tighter later.) So maybe your feet are moving around a bit too much at the moment until you get them worn in a bit and laced right for your feet?
Whatever is happening, I hope you get sorted soon. We’re so nearly there now, aren’t we... 😊 xx❤️🏃♂️❤️
Exactly LoungeLizaard ...you got through it..you know what the problems were so you know what to do for next time yes? My next run is my second 9k but I’m still on holiday & not eating/sleeping/drinking right so I’m taking an extra rest day (again) but that 9k will be waiting for me when I’m good & ready....lots of things can affect a run but even a bad run is better than no run at all...you’re doing fantastically well, look how far you’ve come 😉
They will 👍. Running shoe shops want the best shoe for you It’s what they build their reputation on. As runners themselves they know how important it is
On the topic of your sore foot, I have Cloudflyers and I am having the same problem as you with burning ball of feet, one more so than the other. I have tried to persevere however I am thinking of contacting the shop as I did not get this with my New Balance shoes.
I'm going to call the shop today and ask if I can return and try the Brooks GTS. I was getting the burning in the Asics in the right foot only. That had mostly gone, but the left foot now burning. Same problem, different foot...… Cramp still in toes on right...
I can see myself ending up running in one Asics on the left and one Cloud/Brooks on the right!!!! lol
As mw suggests, go back to the store.She is spot on.👏👏
We are all different,so they have got to be comfortable but with the best assessed support.
I ended up having Brooks Ravenna 9, I am neutral but unknown to UP & Running found I was neutral but recommended support because of my left leg and foot strike.Did not tell them initially I have no cartilage in my left knee.They found a problem anyway that needed to be supported.
Think Simon makes a good point also, in general, need to break them in gently perhaps.The shop will give you sincere and no nonsense advice, I believe.👍👏👏💥🏃♂️💥
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