Ankle Pain

[HillSlugger]

I got out this morning for my first run since my ankle pain on Tuesday 1/2. I added Superfeet green insoles to my sneaks hoping that will solve the problem. I have no ankle pain but halfway into my run I felt like the inner arch edge of the insole was stabbing my right foot. Now I have a blister. Not sure what to do now I've got lots of time to my first triathlons but right now, between feeling inept at swimming and my foot/running problem, I'm feeling like the Iron Girl (or any triathlon) is a crazy dream and that I've wasted my registration fees.

[Offthegrid]

First, the Superfeet take a while to get used to. I only wore them a few hours at a time to start.

But I think you should get thee to a podiatrist or sports doctor. A little investment now save you a lot of pain later. I suffered with shin splints and heel pain for weeks when I did my walking program last year, chalking it up to being fat and out of shape. But when I finally did see a podiatrist, $20 foam orthotics took the pain completely away in less than a week. (I've seen been unhappy with the custom orthotics, but that's a whole other story.)

[HillSlugger]

I think you should get thee to a podiatrist or sports doctor. A little investment now save you a lot of pain later.

I've made an appointment with a sports medicine/ankle & foot guy at the practice that took care of me years ago when I tore a ligament in my thumb. Unfortunately, I can't get in to see him until a week from Tuesday.

The green Superfeet insoles are not quite as wide as the shoe itself. I guess that's why I was feeling the edge of it. I'm going to put the original insole back in and see what happens between now and then...

[HillSlugger]

I'm going to put the original insole back in and see what happens between now and then...

I did a two mile run today (after an 11.5 mi ride). No ankle pain, just the "normal" stuff I usually feel after a run. I guess that's good news.

[HillSlugger]

Well, the doctor says that my problems stem from my over-pronation (worse in the right foot) and that going with an arch support insole was the right idea. Unfortunately, it was too narrow for my foot. So, I've agreed to a custom orthotic. Does $400 sound like a decent price? With my insurance apparently it's about 50-50 whether they'll cover the cost. If they won't, I guess that's why I have a medical flexible spending account. My feet and health are worth it.

[KnottedYet]

The place I work charges $375, so $400 is probably ok. Be sure to take the Superfeet back to the store that fitted you and tell them they are too narrow. The person fitting you should've checked that. Wouldn't hurt to ask if they carry wider ones of a similar nature to use until your customs arrive. (it takes us about 4 weeks to get the customs) Ask your doc how long it will take.

Feet are precious! Money spent on good shoes and the right insoles/orthotics is money well spent in my opinion!

[HillSlugger]

Forgot to mention that the doctor also suggested icing my ankles after each run.