I never had it before but its a sharp pain in my forefoot (ball of the foot). I looked it up and sounds like metatarsalgia. It starts to hurt at about mile 5 of a tempo pace, mostly the right foot. I'm a heel striker and train in Asics Cumulus 9 (recently purchased) with custom made orthotics. 5'10 1/2", 164 lbs. Any advice?
Metatarsalagia really just means forefoot pain. There are a lot of potential causes.
I had something like what you're describing. I had to take two weeks off. Tempo running and hills made it worse. Two loops of tape, medium tension, around the balls of my feet helped.
don't diagnose yourself...you could end up running into more problems in the long run. If it is really bothering you, then go see your family doc, get the referral for a podiatrist, and let them diagnose it.
or put a lift in your shoe directly under the ball of your foot.
It should push up against the ball, causing your metatarsals to spread out, reliving the pain
I had that...run w/ a pad (from drug store) under the ball of your foot until it improves...may be a few months, but it should get better...it is frustrating though...i empathize...