My issues with running

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seyz

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Hello everyone. I really think running is a great workout. It is very good for you and I burn a lot of calories doing it. Except I hate doing it! After about 5-6 mins of running my feet begin to itch and my calves begin to feel weird. I've tried 2 different pairs of running shoes and still feel bad. Then I get frustrated and I don't have a good workout. I try to run for like 15-20 mins at a time. Sometime I get annoyed or bored and can't do it anymore.

Can anyone make any suggestions on how to enjoy running more or how to build up my body to be better conditioned to it?

Thanks
 
But this can't be normal. Maybe I need to try a third pair of shoes. I ran for 10 mins on my treadmill and my feet were aching. I literally could not do it anymore because my feet were in so much pain. Is there any like high end running shoe or high end insole or something that could be really good for my feet? Running is a great exercise and still want to incorporate at least a little bit into my cardio if I can't keep doing it...
 
If you cant run for more than 10 minutes i doubt its your shoes. Maybe you should seee a doctor because theres a good chance that something is wrong with your feet.
 
I know that it seems like a stupid question, but when was the last time you had your shoe size checked ? As you age your shoe size changes and it can change within a couple of years. If your size was incorrectly taken you could be walking and running in a shoe that is too small for you. I've worn nothing but New Balance shoes for a few years because they are available in a wide width and the majority of their shoes are made in the USA. When I was recently in the market for new shoes, I checked their website to see what was available and came across the information about checking your size. For the past few years I've had nothing but trouble with my feet, burning and stinging from morning until night. I though it was because of my job, being on my feet all day on concrete. I decided to go to the closest NB store and have my size checked. Last time I had my size checked was at the LL. Bean store in D.C. about 5 years ago and I was sized at 9.5. I'd been purchasing shoes in that size ever since. When I was checked 2 weeks ago my feet and size had grown to 10.5. I've been in heaven ever since, no more burning and stinging and it's actually a joy being able to really enjoy walking again.
 
seyz said:
But this can't be normal. Maybe I need to try a third pair of shoes. I ran for 10 mins on my treadmill and my feet were aching. I literally could not do it anymore because my feet were in so much pain. Is there any like high end running shoe or high end insole or something that could be really good for my feet? Running is a great exercise and still want to incorporate at least a little bit into my cardio if I can't keep doing it...
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Do you experience the same problems when running for real (not on a treadmil)?

If I run on a treadmil, even at a moderate pace with no incline, the muscles on the front of my shins (tibialis), feel like they are going to rip off. But, if I run on a track or trail, I have no problems whatsoever.
 
Cookn said:
I know that it seems like a stupid question, but when was the last time you had your shoe size checked ? As you age your shoe size changes and it can change within a couple of years. If your size was incorrectly taken you could be walking and running in a shoe that is too small for you. I've worn nothing but New Balance shoes for a few years because they are available in a wide width and the majority of their shoes are made in the USA. When I was recently in the market for new shoes, I checked their website to see what was available and came across the information about checking your size. For the past few years I've had nothing but trouble with my feet, burning and stinging from morning until night. I though it was because of my job, being on my feet all day on concrete. I decided to go to the closest NB store and have my size checked. Last time I had my size checked was at the LL. Bean store in D.C. about 5 years ago and I was sized at 9.5. I'd been purchasing shoes in that size ever since. When I was checked 2 weeks ago my feet and size had grown to 10.5. I've been in heaven ever since, no more burning and stinging and it's actually a joy being able to really enjoy walking again.
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Shoe sizes differ from one company to the next. That might have something to do with it. Maybe it's a quality control issue.

I worked at a shoe store during my freshman year in college. Everyone that bought Nikes had to get a half size bigger than usual.
 
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seyz said:
Hello everyone. I really think running is a great workout. It is very good for you and I burn a lot of calories doing it. Except I hate doing it! After about 5-6 mins of running my feet begin to itch and my calves begin to feel weird. I've tried 2 different pairs of running shoes and still feel bad. Then I get frustrated and I don't have a good workout. I try to run for like 15-20 mins at a time. Sometime I get annoyed or bored and can't do it anymore.

Can anyone make any suggestions on how to enjoy running more or how to build up my body to be better conditioned to it?

Thanks
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Your feet itch when running and that causes you to stop?

Define the "wierd" feeling in your calves.

Did you get properly fitted for running shoes based on your needs or did you just go to footlocker and buy a brand that looked nice or was the right size?

I can't help you in regards to becoming "bored or annoyed" when running. It's you that's running, and unless you truly enjoy running (which it sounds like you might not) then you probably won't enjoy the running workouts.

I regards to building up your body to be better conditioned to it, you answered your own question. Build your body up to it. Start small and work your way up. If you can only run 5 min before there is a lot of discomfort then run for 5 min, then walk for a distance, and then run another 5 if you feel up to it.

seyz said:
But this can't be normal. Maybe I need to try a third pair of shoes. I ran for 10 mins on my treadmill and my feet were aching. I literally could not do it anymore because my feet were in so much pain. Is there any like high end running shoe or high end insole or something that could be really good for my feet? Running is a great exercise and still want to incorporate at least a little bit into my cardio if I can't keep doing it...
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There are plenty of high end shoes, but usually its more a matter of a proper fit and a proper shoes for your stride (pronator, neutral or supinator).

Tell me, how much did you run prior to these issues occuring if at all? What are your physical attributes? Are you tall and lanky, tall and heavy, short and skinny, short and heavy?

Perhaps running right off the bat (assuming you haven't run before) is not the best way to go. Start out walking on the treadmill, setting the machine to an incline to increase the workload while not overdoing it on your muscles and joints.

Maybe you're shoes are tied too tight and the aching is from lack of blood flow or constriction from swelling. Maybe your feet are just plain old not used to the impact of running.

Hope some of that helps.
 
I am thin and around 5'8. I am in pretty good physical shape, I am trying to make it better.

My calves feel like strange and itchy and very uncomfortable. I think I may try a third pair of shoes, I don't know. I really like the workout running gives me but I hate doing it.
 
why are your calves itchy? is it dry skin?

you like a running workout but hate doing it...so why do it? you'll never stick with it.
 
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