I have been increasing the distance of my runs and later that day or the next morning my feet cause me grief.

I have this weird dull ache along the top of my right foot, my achilles tendon on my left leg is really painful too.

Im upto 13kms now and I think I need better trainers, I have a pair of "cheapy" Nike Dart running trainers, which was fine when I did shorter distances but Ive been getting these pains systematically for about a month now.

I have been looking at Saucony, Asics and New Balance as replacements, can anyone recommend a brand, and more to the point what to look for in a pair of decent trainers that could be used in a marathon.

The event is a month tomorrow and I need to get this sorted out.

Cheers
Tongy

All those brands are good, whats important is fit fit fit! You also want to get a shoe that corrects your foot if you pronate or supinate. Time to go to a real sporting goods store or even running specialty shop. Make sure to pick up some proper Coolmax or similar running socks as well.

Quote from: maximusotterAll those brands are good, whats important is fit fit fit! You also want to get a shoe that corrects your foot if you pronate or supinate. Time to go to a real sporting goods store or even running specialty shop. Make sure to pick up some proper Coolmax or similar running socks as well.

I use those 1000 Mile ones, and theyve stopped my feet from blistering which is good

I think that problem is partly down to the size of the shoe being slightly out. I take a half size smaller. Also, my hips ache a bit for the next day or two, mind you my mum has gammy hips and it might well be something she kindly passed onto me!

Cheers
Tongy

A good fitter may help you with both the foot and hip pain, by getting you a corrective shoe. Fine tuning size can be done with insoles and socks.  Oh, and go shoe shopping in the evening, when your feet have swelled to a similar size theyll be while running.

As far as if you decide you need arch support--the latest bit I read on them is that quality ones from a sports store are just as good as the expensive podiatrist stuff. Not saying to get them, but if its an issue, you can try some out for cheap.

I went to Decathlon and got a pair of these today:

I hope they will do the business the fella in the shop seemed to think that it should. I have all the other kit I need for the race and nothing else seems to bother me cept my feet

Cheers
Tongy

Sauconys are fine and dandy, Ive run a few hundred miles in some--but if the fella in the shop didnt have you run in front of him, or examine your posture--then be careful and listen to your aches and pains. Could be a panacea or could be murder. You never know till you get some miles in.

Achillies heel problems usually are to do with the heel of the shoe being too high and hard. It rubs on the tendon causing pain. cut a deeper V in it if this is the problem and stitch it up again.

Top of the foot problems tends to be too tight.

TBH I would go for foam soled shoes rather than hard. These are more suitable for jogging IMO. Cost doesnt make much difference, a cheap Ã,£10 pair can be as good as Nikes, Etc.

You might well be right. I am always concious of it being the shoes being too loose and perhaps tighten them too much.

The heel held up in rugby today and seems OK in general. I guess running in mud and soft grass is better than pavement and asphalt.

I have also invested in some insoles in case it still gives me grief. My cheapy Nike ones are fine for about 5-6kms but any more and they really start acting up. The ones I got are listed in my size on mandmdirect.com for a tad less than I got them here though http://www.mandmdirect.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductCatalogue=SC176&QSI=2f0d63f8-8e39-468a-859a-510115330536

Cheers
Tongy

Quote from: SeriousTBH I would go for foam soled shoes rather than hard. These are more suitable for jogging IMO. Cost doesnt make much difference, a cheap Ã,£10 pair can be as good as Nikes, Etc.

And how many miles have you run in your life? I mean, sweet JEBUS, thats some of the craziest sh*t yet to come out of your keyboard. Really, man, I know you want  to be an expert in everything--but abstain from advice that can injure folks. Its seriously irresponsible.

No, running shoes dont have to be expensive, I used to often go to a discount place and get New Balance and Sauconys of last years model for about 70% off--but they were still quality shoes.

Quote from: SeriousTBH I would go for foam soled shoes rather than hard. These are more suitable for jogging IMO. Cost doesnt make much difference, a cheap Ã,£10 pair can be as good as Nikes, Etc.

Yes dear, and we should make space shuttles out of tin foil and tea-pots out of chocolate.

Welcome to 50 years ago.

Indeed running shoes dont have to be vastly expensive, my last adidas pair lasted me a good 6 or 7 years, for Ã,£30, with no pain throughout that time.

Only advice I would give is dont go for the expensive wacky-super-light technology shoes, unless you happen to be built like Paul Tergat. If youre built more like the rest of us, a bit of extra support is worth 10x what half a gram of saved weight will be.

Whens the race by the way chap?

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Quote from: SeriousTBH I would go for foam soled shoes rather than hard. These are more suitable for jogging IMO. Cost doesnt make much difference, a cheap Ã,£10 pair can be as good as Nikes, Etc.

And how many miles have you run in your life? I mean, sweet JEBUS, thats some of the craziest sh*t yet to come out of your keyboard. Really, man, I know you want  to be an expert in everything--but abstain from advice that can injure folks. Its seriously irresponsible.

I dont have to, its what a load of marathon runners told me, you dont use hard soled trainers for running in you use the proper shoes or you go for foam soled trainers, if you cant afford something more expensive.

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Quote from: maximusotter

Quote from: SeriousTBH I would go for foam soled shoes rather than hard. These are more suitable for jogging IMO. Cost doesnt make much difference, a cheap Ã,£10 pair can be as good as Nikes, Etc.

And how many miles have you run in your life? I mean, sweet JEBUS, thats some of the craziest sh*t yet to come out of your keyboard. Really, man, I know you want  to be an expert in everything--but abstain from advice that can injure folks. Its seriously irresponsible.

I dont have to, its what a load of marathon runners told me, you dont use hard soled trainers for running in you use the proper shoes or you go for foam soled trainers, if you cant afford something more expensive.

Crippled marathon runners?

Quote from: BigSoyCrippled marathon runners?

No, they arent like you...

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Quote from: BigSoyCrippled marathon runners?

No, they arent like you...

Steady now, I was just asking about shoes and now its getting personal.

Cheers
Tongy

/me sits on Bus...

/me punches legs....

OMG I CANT FEEL MY LEGS.

OH WAIT - THOSE ARENT MY LEGS.