A question for the collective.

[Jundal]

This is my total of steps for today, my day at work. I was on my feet for 11 hours, (I had an hour break in total) and my feet are absolutely killing me. My question is this:

Why is it I can walk 7 miles and have feet of fire, but 3.5 - 4 miles of running doesn't bother them?

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

First things first.... What kind of footwear?

I easily do 5 to 8 miles a day in work boots but I did get decent insoles last year...

[Jundal in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Karrimoor boots. Exceptionally comfortable. But I over pronate when I run, so I worry that if I wear anything apart from ankle supportive boots or running shoes, I'll knackered my knees.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to Jundal]

Define "feet of fire". Are they overheating? Pins and needles? Just over tired? 🤔

[Katnap Graduate10]

Maybe the increased heart rate pumps a bit more blood to the soles of your feet?

Or your feet spend less time on the ground?

😸 Katnap 😸

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Lighter steps and the love of running giving wings to your feet One you do through necessity... one you do for pure pleasure...

[Jell6 Graduate10]

The time factor.

You can achieve 7000+ steps in a 45 minute run and warm up, cool down.

But you are on your feet all day at work.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

I’d go with the time factor as some others have already suggested. Being on your feet and walking/standing all day it a long time compared to even a 10k run (or any run really.) I used to stand a lot at work and my feet, legs and back were often agony.