Sore feet

[GigglyBFC]

I decided to go for a lunchtime run today. Unfortunately a meeting overran and I didn’t stretch properly. 30 minute run covering 4.65k but both my feet are really painful. Looks like I’m going to have to rest until they’re better and get some fitted trainers as soon as the shops open again. Feeling pretty gutted as I’ve really been enjoying running and feel a lot fitter and stronger 😔

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Oh poor you nothing worse than sore feet. Can’t you do an online gait?

[GigglyBFC Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

I don’t know, I’ll do some research 🧐

[GigglyBFC Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

Thank you so much for your brilliant advice Doris. I found an online shop that does gait analysis for free but they do expect you to buy the shoes from them which I think is fair. So, as soon as I stop hobbling about I’m going to give them a try. Thank you very much 😊

[Doris8 Graduate10 in reply to GigglyBFC]

Hope you get fitted ok and get your feet 🦶 gets better😀

[GigglyBFC Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

Thank you 😊

[nowster Graduate10]

Where on your feet is it hurting most?

[GigglyBFC Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

On the top of my feet, from the “knuckle” joints up towards my ankle

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to GigglyBFC]

From that I'd agree with the thought that your laces are too tight.

[GigglyBFC Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

I’m going to rest them until the pain goes and then try with the laces looser. I think I’ll still get fitted and get new shoes as well though. Thank you very much for giving me advice. I feel I’m doing really well and for the first time I’m enjoying going for a run!

[GigglyBFC Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

I was doing a little research last night and discovered that your feet can increase by 0.5 to 1 size bigger when running. It may not feel too tight when I tie my laces but if my feet swell it will certainly make the shoes tight. Ibuprofen helps a bit 😊

[Indielass00 in reply to GigglyBFC]

I went up a whole shoe size when I bought my new running shoes, as like you I read about feet needing more room when you run. All the best with your recovery and new runners!

[Rennur Graduate10]

It might be you are just lacing up your trainers too tight.

[GigglyBFC Graduate10 in reply to Rennur]

Could be, when I can run again I’ll try with them a lot looser

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

There are brands online which do a free gait analysis with no requirement to buy from them. Runners Need definitely did it in the first lockdown. Good luck!

[RunRabbitRun40 in reply to Lizcanrun]

yes, Runners Need are still doing that - I think you can send a video of you running, and they can analyse it for you and make recommendations.