Foot Pain During Runs? Should I back off a bit?

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2 years ago 01/01/2022 1:43pm EST

I'm a 16M (10:3*, 4:5*, 2:1*) that's previously trained at 20-30 mpw for the past few years. This is my winter base phase. I'm starting to do longer runs, and I did 34 miles this week. During two of my longer runs, I noticed some general pain in my feet. It didn't hinder my running, and it tends to come later in the run (after ~4-6 miles). I just recently got new shoes, but they're much better than my old ones, so I don't think I can pin the blame on them. Is this something I should be worried about? How do I counteract this if so?

2 years ago 01/01/2022 8:05pm EST

re: Tambo_W

Yeah, take a day or two off. Nip it in the bud. I was base training a few weeks ago. Had pain in my foot. Ran through it a few times. Wound up having to take off a full week, and probably set myself back 3-4 weeks. It could be your shoes. Either way, take a day or two off. Try and run on some grass or trails next time to lessen the impact. If the pain persists, take more time off. Walk if it doesn’t hurt. Try and figure out what’s causing it.

2 years ago 01/02/2022 10:00am EST

re: Tambo_W

Keep running but take it easier.

2 years ago 01/02/2022 10:52am EST

re: Tambo_W

Tambo_W wrote: During two of my longer runs, I noticed some general pain in my feet. It didn't hinder my running, and it tends to come later in the run (after ~4-6 miles). I just recently got new shoes, but they're much better than my old ones, so I don't think I can pin the blame on them.

How are the new shoes better? It would be my top suspect for “general” foot pain that started with a shoe change. Wearing shoes that are too tight or otherwise not compatible with your feet can definitely cause foot pain. Do you get foot pain switching to your old shoes or some other pair? That might give you the answer. Something to consider anyway. When I was your age, I didn’t know any better and more often than not had shoes that were too small/tight.

2 years ago 01/02/2022 10:57am EST

re: Tambo_W

Role the calves like crazy and take a break. If pain persits, certainly it checked as it might be a stress fracture.

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