W6, R3....numb foot?

[RokensWife]

Hmmm....so towards the end of the 25 minute run (which I found very difficult!), I noticed some pins and needles in my left foot and then it went numb. A very odd sensation when running! Anybody else had this? Or knows what it is? x

[Bluepiano Graduate]

Yes, I have it often. I had it for the second half of my hour run yesterday, I don't think it is anything to worry about. Although I admit it does feel strange and unsettling. I think if your shoes are a bit tight that can cause it, try losening you laces a bit see if that helps.

Also, in the morning try some foot exercises, my favorite is putting a tea towel under the foot and scrunching it up with said foot then flattening it out again.

[mehitabel Graduate]

I'm quite sure it's just that your shoes are laced too tight. Happens to me often.

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I will agree with lace comments. I have had it on rare occasions, and adjusting my laces has sorted it out very quickly.

[mrslazy Graduate]

Pull up your laces from the bottom to stop your foot sliding and leave a little looser around he ankle. Or get some supa doopa running shoes, I don't think I have had this since my gait analysis x

[HappyRunningFi Graduate]

I was experiencing this during the second half of my run. I have a high instep and now use elastic no tie laces sportsshoes.com/product/ULP77 and lace them up the side of my mid foot with criss cross at the top and bottom runnersworld.co.uk/shoes/ho.... It definately seems to have helped. x

[jbroox Graduate]

If you haven't been fitted with running shoes from an expert, I would definitely recommend it. I was having the same problem — the entire outside of my feet were going numb. I had purchased Asics Numbus running shoes from a big-box retailer because I had read so many positive reviews. I also tried the suggested adjusting of the laces, which did nothing to help. Finally, I went to a real running store that has experts to help me find the right shoe. I came home with my new shoes and have never had numb feet again. A few weeks later my daughter was having the same problem. I suggested she get properly fitted with new shoes and her issue was cleared up as well.

[RuthP Graduate]

I changed my lacing and haven't experience any numbness since. This is the blog post I found that explained it: katierunsthis.com/2011/10/0... - the way I do it is the second to last method where the laces go straight across the shoe.

[RokensWife Graduate]

Thanks everyone - unfortunately I can't go and get any new shoes...my little boy is next on the shoe buying list. I will try not to lace them up so tightly tomorrow xx (although my Mum has been asking what I'd like for Christmas!) xx