Sore Archs? What's up?

[Deborajen]

KSH - I had arch pain a year or so ago. Never had foot problems but then the arches started hurting when I'd run 4-5 miles. I tried several things but what ultimately worked for me was cutting back on the miles for a few weeks to relieve the foot stress and then getting a cushioned shoe for distance running.

What is your foot type? I have high arches and have had great luck with the Nike Pegasys. I trained for and ran my half marathon in them this year. They're a cushioned shoe made for a neutral to high arch.

I went to a foot doctor and he recommended orthotics (which cost $500 and aren't covered by my health insurance), but all he'd say about those vs. over-the-counter arch supports was "they're not adequate." I've heard a few positive things about the Good Feet Store and I'd probably try them next if the cushioned shoes aren't enough. Custom orthotics would be a last resort for me, but I've heard that some people swear by them.

Hope this helps. Good luck - hope you can find something that works.

Deb

[KSH]

KSH - I had arch pain a year or so ago. Never had foot problems but then the arches started hurting when I'd run 4-5 miles. I tried several things but what ultimately worked for me was cutting back on the miles for a few weeks to relieve the foot stress and then getting a cushioned shoe for distance running.

What is your foot type? I have high arches and have had great luck with the Nike Pegasys. I trained for and ran my half marathon in them this year. They're a cushioned shoe made for a neutral to high arch.

I went to a foot doctor and he recommended orthotics (which cost $500 and aren't covered by my health insurance), but all he'd say about those vs. over-the-counter arch supports was "they're not adequate." I've heard a few positive things about the Good Feet Store and I'd probably try them next if the cushioned shoes aren't enough. Custom orthotics would be a last resort for me, but I've heard that some people swear by them.

Hope this helps. Good luck - hope you can find something that works.

Deb

Well, I don't have high archs.

I might try cutting back on the miles some over the next week or so. Maybe that will help.

I'll talk to my running coach to see what he says as well... but I won't be seeing him for another couple of weeks.

Thanks for all the suggestions, I appreciate it!