Quote Originally Posted by spazzdog
ACL strain perhaps that's radiating toward the medial retinacular fibers? A minor MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) injury? (jeez, sometimes I scare myself)

The latter could speak to a possible adjustment on the pedal cleat to achieve a more natural alignment... something comparable to the position your footstrike is when you run since the MCL controls or restrains external twisting of the tibia. Your cleats do not have to "match" in position on the shoe. The cleat needs to be under the ball of the foot, BUT the angle of the cleat should be as natural as possible (IMHO).

In my case, I had to do this on my cleats for the following reasons:
  • i have a full size differential in shoes
  • i toe in from the knee/hip
  • i am a midfoot to toe striker when i run


When I reset my cleats I let my foot hang naturally onto the pedal and placed the cleat. No more pain.

spazz (who ain't no doctor but has sure spent a lot of time with 'em)
Thanks Spazzdog.

Do you think the advice above applies to me having the SpeedPlay pedals though? Just wondering?