New running shoe question

So i started running by accident. I never planned on it, and I never bought running sneakers. I just kept using the ones that I take the gym. They are 4 years old.

So this weekend I decided, i'm a runner. I have been running since October (with a few months off for winter) and I am thinking of running a half marathon. So I went out and bought new sneakers at the Running Store. They are stability and were recommended for my feet. Apparantly. I have a collpased arch.

So this morning I head out on my morning run, and my foot is hurting me. Its a foot I had tendinitis in about 8 years ago.

What I *think* is happening, is that I have been compensating for my crappy shoes and putting most of my weight on the side of my foot. When I put my weight on my full foot, the pain came.

So what do I do? Do I go to a doctor? Do I give it some time to see if my foot adjusts? How long? (I was thinking a week)

My biggest fear is that I woudl injure myself and not be able to run again. That is the one thing I want to prevent.

Message edited 4/21/2008 10:29:15 AM.

Re: New running shoe question

break in the shoes slowly. Walk around with them, go for shorter runs in them.

I have low arches and my ankles turn in. I also went to a running store and they fit me with shoes. I had the same problem, ive been compensating for so long that those shoes hurt.

after a couple of weeks breaking in the shoes it feels like heaven to run in them.

Re: New running shoe question

You should definitely not be running your normal runs in the new shoes yet. In new shoes I only run a 1/4 of what I normally do for the first week in them. I actually always have a second pair of sneakers Im breaking in...

Also, if your foot is sore, take a anti-inflamatory like Advil and ice your foot for 5-10 minutes when you get home. It's a pain, but it works and I usually put the ice on as Im getting ready for work...it's the best I can do.

Lastly, make sure you are stretching really really well. It makes a big difference in your stride and how you come down on your feet. Seems silly but I have seen a huge difference since I spend 10 minutes before and after my runs stretching.

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Thanks guys! I had no idea I had to break in running shoes. It makes sense.

So I will break up my run. I will run less distance more often. Thanks guys!

Re: New running shoe question

Posted by Shelly

So i started running by accident. I never planned on it, and I never bought running sneakers. I just kept using the ones that I take the gym. They are 4 years old.

So this weekend I decided, i'm a runner. I have been running since October (with a few months off for winter) and I am thinking of running a half marathon. So I went out and bought new sneakers at the Running Store. They are stability and were recommended for my feet. Apparantly. I have a collpased arch.

So this morning I head out on my morning run, and my foot is hurting me. Its a foot I had tendinitis in about 8 years ago.

What I *think* is happening, is that I have been compensating for my crappy shoes and putting most of my weight on the side of my foot. When I put my weight on my full foot, the pain came.

So what do I do? Do I go to a doctor? Do I give it some time to see if my foot adjusts? How long? (I was thinking a week)

My biggest fear is that I woudl injure myself and not be able to run again. That is the one thing I want to prevent.

Re: New running shoe question

I am healing my feet now.

I signed up for a stroller 5K, bought new sneakers with a raised heal and ran instantly....my heals are in pain.

Now I have to run 3 minutes, walk 3....I can't wait for the pain to go away