W8 with new trainers

[Clarmurs]

Did my first 28 min run today after a weeks break and in new trainers. All was going well until about 20 mins when the toes on both feet started feeling numb. I was measured for the trainers so wondered if it might be that I tied them too tight. Any ideas? Kept going until the end and was fine after but was a bit concerned x

[Hidden]

It could be your feet have swelled in the heat. I have numerous pairs of running shoes and most slightly bigger than my normal size. That said, I have ended up with a battered toe next to my big toe, its bruised, yet on other occasions its fine. I can only think its to do with that rare thing we get here, heat.

[Clarmurs Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, my new trainers are half a size bigger than my usual size so it probably was the heat x

[davelinks Graduate]

I'm usually a 9, so got a 9.5, but one felt too tight so got 10s and have been great..

I've used compeed gel in the past and been good..

[Clarmurs Graduate in reply to davelinks]

I got the gel insoles too and they feel comfortable. There's plenty of room around my toes so will try tying my trainers a bit looser next time and see if it makes a deference x

[dexdog Graduate]

That is weird exactly the same happened to me. I have had new trainers for about 10 days (half a size bigger) on my 25 minute run first one foot's toes went numb around 20 min then the other! Thought there was something wrong with me.

[Clarmurs Graduate in reply to dexdog]

How strange but at least I'm not the only one. Has it happened to you more than once? x

[dexdog Graduate]

Yes I got it again last night. The right foot about 7 mins from the end of a 25 min run (roughly same as last time) Probably worse this time as it travelled from toes into foot. The moment I stopped running it stopped. Have to say I am a bit concerned. I do have a dodgy right knee and had wondered if it was connected.

[dexdog Graduate]

Spoke to someone who suggested it may be down to dehydration. So for my last run I built in 2 drink (slow downs) and it was much better. Only got it for the last minute. So I think I need to adjust fluid intake. Might be worth a try.

[Clarmurs Graduate in reply to dexdog]

Thanks dexdog that's really useful to know, I usually have a drink before I start then nothing until I finish. I'm just back from a run and it happened after about 15 mins so will carry a drink next time and see if it makes a difference x