Pins and needles?

[Hanfel]

Had my week 7 run 2 today and even though I slowed down I got a strange pins and needles feeling in my right foot, now I have bad aching right calf pain. Never had this before not sure if I’ve injured myself? Really hoping not as really starting to feel I can finish the programme this time!!! Any advice would be really helpful thanks x

[topton]

I get pins n needles in my left foot sometimes, this is what google says---Stiff, tense shoulders and arms while running exert unneeded energy and increase blood flow to the upper body, reducing blood flow to the legs. Insufficient blood flow causes numbness and pins-and-needles sensations in the feet and lower legs. Now I didn't think that I was stiff at all up top, but maybe I am

[Hanfel Graduate in reply to topton]

That’s helpful thanks- I was holding my phone in the rain in my right hand so maybe why?? Appreciate the help thanks 😊

[nowster Graduate]

Also, check to see if you're tying your laces too tightly.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Pins and needles or numbness can be symptomatic of restricted blood flow.

Most people's feet swell when running and the consequence is more pronounced as you run longer durations, which is why many have running shoes a minimum of half a size and up to two sizes larger than normal footwear.

Try loosening your laces.