What’s causing my numb foot??

[CrazyDogLady19]

Hello

Can anyone help, if been running for 5 ish months, 2 x 5k runs plus a longer run (currently up to 7.5k) a week. Just recently I’ve been getting a numbness in my left foot it normally starts after about 25 minutes. I’ve not changed footwear I just can’t understand what’s causing it.

Thank you 😊

[jmd104 Graduate]

Try checking your laces, you might be making them too tight?

[CrazyDogLady19 Graduate in reply to jmd104]

Thank you I’ll have a look, if anything my trainers feel a little too loose, maybe I’ve tried to overcompensate with the laces??

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to CrazyDogLady19]

Yes so I think it might be the ones closest to the top that are too tight. Try tightening the other ones and losening top ones

[backintime Graduate]

With the recent heat your feet could be swelling a bit so even though you haven't changed anything your shoes could still be tighter. I second the shoelace suggestion : )

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Tight laces... or have you any twinges in the ( pardon me), buttock area.. and yes there is a link....

[JaoJao]

I had this! It was down to my foot swelling and running shoe tied too tight! I actually went and brought bigger size running shoes but before that you can just loosen your laces. Also ensure you are hydrated so the blood keeps pumping and pumping around your body.

[Katnap Graduate]

See your GP or a podiatrist. Your footwear may have been OK to start with.

Are your running shoes for flat feet or arched?

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