Hi all
So I’ve been doing a few short&sweet runs every second day over the past two weeks (2x 2miles each time) to ease my legs into running so I can start doing longer runs (training for marathon).
I had really bad shin splints to start with, but going by advice on teh internets I just made sure I stretched before and after and kept going. I’ve had shoes fitted at a running shop, but as far as I can gather the two things they look for are room for your toes and a straight shoe when your foot strikes (heel perpendicular to floor when viewed from behind). This flagged up that my feet were previously over-supported, so my arch was being given too much of a lift and was rotating my foot outwards.
Shin splints less of an issue two weeks on, but my toes are SORE. Just feels like the wee joints in each toe on each foot (except the big toe, strangely) are bruised/cramped all the time, including just now while I’m sat in bed.
I’m trying to come up with an explanation as to why my wee tootsies are so sore, and what I could do to alleviate the problem both now and in future runs. So far I’ve got:
– not enough cushioning in shoes (tough, can’t afford another pair and they’re a pain to source in my size anyway)
– toes getting used to new load as a result of changed shoes and less arch support (will get better with time then)
– poor technique (?)
Anyone that’s more experienced than me got any insight? Someone tell me this is normal…
Cheers