Pins and needles in foot

[Ewilki]

Hi guys, I've just joined on here and have just done w3r1. I also tried a parkrun on Saturday (after checking I could walk most of it! I finished third from last so not too embarrassing!)

On the parkrun and yesterday on my first w3 run I got a kind of dead foot feeling. Like mild pins and needles. I didn't know what to do to make it go, so tried a combination of ankle circling and stretching my calf. Has anyone had this and know what to do? It started 20 mins in and did go after 5-7 mins but felt really weird (and very distracting!) Thanks!

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Check your shoes - are they too tight anywhere? You will need plenty of room around your toes too. Well done on your first Parkrun too btw!🙂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Pins and needles is normally a sign of restricted blood supply, so maybe your shoes are too small or laced too tight.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Are your shoes too tight, or ill-fitting in any other way? Apparently it’s recommended to wear running shoes half a size (or more) larger than you would for normal ones as your feet spread whilst running.

Of course this may not be your issue, but might be worth a check? 😀

[Jell6 Graduate]

Your shoes maybe too tight, feet do swell when we run. Have a look at the lacing post by LoungeLizaard a couple of days ago, it shows different options that are "foot specific".

It's worth a try😊

[Ewilki]

Thanks everyone, I did re-lace my trainers before the parkrun so maybe that's the most likely issue. I will loosen the left one off before I do my next run on Thursday. I appreciate all your quick responses! ☺️

[Chr1sO]

I'm on wk2. I suffered with pins in my feet and tight ankles on the first runs of Wk1. I found a good stretching exercise on YouTube that helped with the ankles and seemed to reduce the pins and needles as well. I'll try losening my shoes next time too