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« on: February 04, 2012, 07:10:17 AM »

... my FEET won't let me!
I always feel pain in the middle of my footsole, on the inner arch.

Hello, I'm 18yrs old a big fan of cardio. I enjoy rowing (machine) or cycling (outdoors) for at least 60 minutes at a heartbeat of 75-80% of max.
Recently I decided to try jogging. 'How hard can it be?'

I had no previous experience with long running sports except the 100m sprint and no history of jogging long distances.

Now the problem I face every single time I go out for a run is that my footsole starts hurting after 4 minutes, and I reach the pain barrier at around 15 minutes of jogging
which forces me to walk (stagger) until the pain diminishes (takes around 2 minutes for the pain to dissapear).

I already did a foot 'analysis', they told me I had a very light flat foot so they prescribed me these fancy sport soles and a quality pair of running shoes.
My next attempt went a little bit better, I managed about 8 minutes until I felt light pain, and was forced to stop *only* after ~19minutes.

I started wearing these sport soles with diffirent shoes (when going to school, at home, basically everywhere,..) to let my feet get used to them. The soles are comfortable for walking so I don't feel any pain.

BUT they did NOT solve my problem: I still can't run for a long time without pain. I ALWAYS have this pain on my foot sole
None of my friends seem to have this problem, they all can run as long as their breath will let them.
This really FRUSTRATES me.

Some experienced runner told that this pain was just something I had to deal with and that it would vansih as I became more used to running.

What is your opinion on my story and what would you suggest me to do?
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    « Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 07:12:51 AM »

    Do you run heel toe?

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    Until you figured out the problem, it's okay to do other forms of cardio. Smiley
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    « Reply #2 on: February 04, 2012, 07:18:09 AM »

    I try to, I think you might have a very good point; my technique is not top-notch

    I tried running heal to toe. It doesn't feel comfortable but I'm tryint go get used to it.
    I used to land right on the middle of my foot which I try to avoid now.

    Yes the pain still shows up even after paying attention to landing the correct way
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    « Reply #3 on: February 04, 2012, 07:20:41 AM »

    I try to, I think you might have a very good point; my technique is not top-notch

    I tried running heal to toe. It doesn't feel comfortable but I'm tryint go get used to it.
    I used to land right on the middle of my foot which I try to avoid now.

    Yes the pain still shows up even after paying attention to landing the correct way


    Check this out for improving your running form.  http://www.the-master-runner.com/pose-running.html

    Heel toe isn't the right way of running.  Could you take a video of yourself running?

    When you're new to running, it's only normal that your foot will hurt especially if you're heavy.  Smiley
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    « Reply #4 on: February 04, 2012, 07:25:25 AM »

    I suggest to go barefoot run start to run a mile and build up from there.. I had to stop running because of injury not barefoot and loving it
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    « Reply #5 on: February 04, 2012, 08:18:45 AM »

    I forgot to mention that I have exactly the same problem with rope-skipping.
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    « Reply #6 on: February 04, 2012, 08:50:54 AM »

    I forgot to mention that I have exactly the same problem with rope-skipping.

    Are you overweight?
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    « Reply #7 on: February 04, 2012, 05:06:29 PM »

    The key to running long distances is to start slowly.

    I don't know if this applies to you but most of the time some muscles aren't used to it, yet.
    The kind depends on the person. This is because everyone walks different but depends on a different (muscle) strategy when running. If it hurts you should stop and take it more easily. Eventually you will adept.

    This can be frustrating because your lungs and heart can be in a really fit state from doing other cardio exercises, so you feel like you want to do it longer. I have the same kind of frustration.

    Like I said, I don't really know if this applies to you, but it could be something you could take in consideration.
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    « Reply #8 on: February 05, 2012, 06:39:56 AM »

    The three steps I think should be taken to running well is:
    1. Easy&fun - Make sure it's easy, because when running is easier it's usually more fun, this often means you have to go a fair bit slower than you'd like but it's more enjoyable when it's easier.
    2. Technique - the second step to look at is technique, fast cadence, midfoot/forefoot strike, proper posture and a subtle forward lean. Look up guys like barefoot ted and barefoot ken bob for more information on proper running form, maybe look at pose, chi running evolution running, good form running aswell for tips to help you. When your technique is good you'll find that easy become easier.
    3. Speed - this is the aspect you aren't going to try to achieve, go for easy with good technique and speed should follow, and if it doesn't then it's not such a bad thing because you can still enjoy the running.

    Too many people go for speed instantly and hope for it to become easier, which is the wrong way around. If you try to have easy runs with proper technique, then over time you should develop the capacity to run faster and for longer.

    As a beginner just start with maybe 10 minutes per day, a couple days a week, then comfortably increase that to the point when you're running about 10 miles per week, then increase by a little bit at a time, if you go in too much too fast you're going to get hurt.
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    « Reply #9 on: February 07, 2012, 10:24:35 AM »

    I forgot to mention that I have exactly the same problem with rope-skipping.

    Are you overweight?

    No I I'm actually a short guy Smiley  5ft6inch and 138 pounds, so I don't feel any pressure at all on my knees or joints
    EDIT: 11% body fat
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    « Reply #10 on: February 07, 2012, 10:25:33 AM »

    The three steps I think should be taken to running well is:
    1. Easy&fun - Make sure it's easy, because when running is easier it's usually more fun, this often means you have to go a fair bit slower than you'd like but it's more enjoyable when it's easier.
    2. Technique - the second step to look at is technique, fast cadence, midfoot/forefoot strike, proper posture and a subtle forward lean. Look up guys like barefoot ted and barefoot ken bob for more information on proper running form, maybe look at pose, chi running evolution running, good form running aswell for tips to help you. When your technique is good you'll find that easy become easier.
    3. Speed - this is the aspect you aren't going to try to achieve, go for easy with good technique and speed should follow, and if it doesn't then it's not such a bad thing because you can still enjoy the running.

    Too many people go for speed instantly and hope for it to become easier, which is the wrong way around. If you try to have easy runs with proper technique, then over time you should develop the capacity to run faster and for longer.

    As a beginner just start with maybe 10 minutes per day, a couple days a week, then comfortably increase that to the point when you're running about 10 miles per week, then increase by a little bit at a time, if you go in too much too fast you're going to get hurt.

    I'll keep that in mind! thanks for the advice.
    I'll just have to start running slower, with slower heart-beat. I'm just used to having intense cardio; guess I'll have to stick to light cardio when jogging
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    « Reply #11 on: February 07, 2012, 06:39:55 PM »

    Try other forms of cardio like swimming, jump rope, or playing basketball Or other sports
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