W4 is complete. Long live W4.: Decided to repeat... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,847 members159,291 posts

W4 is complete. Long live W4.

dmitry-kazan profile image
4 Replies

Decided to repeat W4 until I solve the problem with numb left foot. R1 of the second re-incarnation of W4 went pretty well - I felt approximately the same as during W4R2 for the first time.

To diagnose whether it's my trainers cause foot numbness, I tried running in my regular boots. Those are definitely not that tight as the trainers. The numbness didn't go away, so I conclude it's not trainers tightness, rather it's flat platform. So, will try buying trainers with air/gel cushion.

Quite disappointing to go in circles, but I'm afraid running with numb foot.

Written by
dmitry-kazan profile image
dmitry-kazan
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies
danzargo profile image
danzargoGraduate

Your running shoes should be a size bigger than your regular shoe size to allow for your feet to expand when HOT! Make sure you get a gait analysis at a sports shop and see what your running form is like. Numb ANYTHING is not a good thing.

hilbean profile image
hilbeanGraduate

Is it only when you run? Numbness is usually a nerve issue so it could be compression of nerves in your foot, ankle or even your back. As Dan says it would be worth getting a gait analysis done when you buy your next trainers but it might also be worth getting it checked out by your doctor to make sure you don't have any other issues.

dmitry-kazan profile image
dmitry-kazan in reply to hilbean

Yes, numbness appears only when I run, during second 5-minute run. It also appeared a few years ago when I cycled in a fitness club before strength workouts. I resolved the situation at that point by replacing cycling with an elliptical strider.

Thanks for the advices, I'll think on visiting a physician.

hilbean profile image
hilbeanGraduate in reply to dmitry-kazan

If it's nerve compression in the foot then you will just need the right sort of running shoes I'm guessing. Same for cycling too. Hope it's easily remedied whatever the cause :)

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Back to W4

Since my last post I didn't grow in week number. I had a numb foot problem. In addition to feet...

Can anyone help? W4 r2 numb toes in left foot

Hi, I Wonder if anyone can help? I have just completed w4 r2 and noticed on the final five minute...

W4

Hi everyone 😊 This is my first visit to the forum. I struggled with W3 but by the end of it was...

Motivation issues W4 R2

Hi everyone, This is my first post but I'm actually on W4 R2. I am pushing myself to go out every...

Pins and needles

Any idea how to stop the near constant pins and needles that lead to numbness whilst jogging?? I've...