New trainers needed?

[JennyMc83]

Soon after starting C25K in July I got properly fitted for shoes at a running shop. They have been fantastic, but in the last month or so I’ve been plagued with pain in my right leg (I’m LEFT handed so my non dominant leg) which seems to start in my foot. It’s not plantar fasciitis as I’ve had that in the past. I don’t think it’s shin splints as the pain starts at the top of my foot near the ankle and seems to radiate up my leg. I have not increased my running too fast, I’ve been very careful about that having had an ankle injury part way through the programme which meant I had to stop. I’ve been increasing my time very slowly since graduating 3 weeks ago and am now running for 40 mins just once a week, and using the C25K+ podcasts for the other 2 runs.

The pain seems to start after about 5 mins of running. Sometimes it will ease after about 20 mins but it didn’t today.

I’m wondering if maybe my trainers aren’t doing the job anymore now I’m doing longer runs. I’m going back to the shop tomorrow for some advice, taking them with me, and I have physio later in the week.

Now my trainers are off, my feet feel like they need a good stretch. Maybe my feet are still growing at age 43?!

Thanks for your input

Jenny

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

I reckon the guys in the shop will be able to help, but don't let them just say you need more expensive shoes just so they can make more money out of you!

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Evening! I’m (kind of) in the same situation. I had my gait analysis done about 15 years ago but didn’t really use my trainers so I’ve just started re-using them I’ve completed 8 weeks of the program and my ankle is starting to niggle now. Nothing too bad, but it’s stiff and achy. I’m going to go and get my trainers re-assessed because I think part of the problem is that they’re so old they don’t give me the support anymore OR it’s because my running style may have changed so my trainers don’t give me the right support anymore. So yeah, it’s worth a shot I guess!?! Good luck 👍🏼

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Sorry you are having pain. Hopefully the shop can check you out. If you do need new ones someone posted about a shop giving 20 off new pair in exchange for old ones - check out yesterdays posts. Good luck hope you find the solution

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Sorry to hear you’re suffering, it’s frustrating when something stops you enjoying your running, isn’t it? Personally I think that if you bought running shoes in July, they should be fine for 40 minute runs! If it was me, I’d ask the physio before going back to the shop. Might be nothing to do with the trainers. But if they’ve sold you ones with bad fit, maybe they’d exchange? But at least if you’ve seen the physio, you’d know what the issue is. Good luck, hope you get a quick answer 🤞🏻

[2718281 Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

I agree, unless you have changed significantly the way you run, the first ones should still be ok. I had a similar problem (left one) when I graduated. My pain would come at minute 22 and pass at minute 28, regularly for 2 weeks.. I tried two shoes, different ways of lacing them, and it just disappeared one day, I'm not sure what changed, but I'm still using the same shoes... Make sure your shoes are not too tight and they are smooth where the pain starts, a small pressure on a tendon for a long run can suddenly become very painful!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

A good idea to go back to the shop as it’s in their best interest for you to be satisfied with their service. Just an idea. Have you changed your socks or are you lacing up too tight? They will advise on that too. Your shoes should last longer than 3 months if you are only using them for running. (Which you should be)

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

A good idea to go back to the shop and to talk to physio.

Good quality shoes should last 300 to 500 miles, but of course this is dependent on your running surface, your weight and style.

[JennyMc83 Graduate]

Shop were very helpful. She said I had a high bridge on the offending foot, and so I’m noticing it more now I’m running longer, as the pain has more time to travel up my legs. This explains why it was even worse yesterday when I wore heel inserts as there was even less room. They have laced my trainers differently for me so fingers crossed it will be better. Really hope so, but glad they didn’t just try to sell me new trainers.