Swelling on interior of foot between heel and arch. I'm fine doing HIT cardio, but running past the 5 minute mark becomes very uncomfortable. Past 30 minutes the pain dulls and I can keep moving. But swelling always occurs. I lift heavy throughout the year if that matters.
I substituted my bike for longer runs for a month. But the issue came right back as soon as I began running again. The problem is worse in the morning and seems to be worse during slow inclines.
I have a very wide forefoot and high arches. I prefer Altra trail shoes for my runs (typically the Superiors). I've also used New Balance Fresh Foam in wides, Hoka Challengers in wides, and Brooks Cascadia (years ago). This problem has been most pronounced since last spring. I've mostly worn zero drops during the daily office job the past few years. I recently switched to Red Wing Chukkas with Superfeet Blue.
Things I've tried the last three months since admitting I have a foot problem:
So now I'm focusing on calf and foot stretching. Rolling and icing post run. Spring and Summer is when I shift to more aerobic focus with running preferred in the spring. I don't want to stop running.
What I'm looking for from this post:
1. Has anyone experienced similar issues with their feet and can say "I know what to do!"
2. Podiatrist needed? If so, recommendation in north DFW with a podiatrist who understands runners?
TIA!
I substituted my bike for longer runs for a month. But the issue came right back as soon as I began running again. The problem is worse in the morning and seems to be worse during slow inclines.
I have a very wide forefoot and high arches. I prefer Altra trail shoes for my runs (typically the Superiors). I've also used New Balance Fresh Foam in wides, Hoka Challengers in wides, and Brooks Cascadia (years ago). This problem has been most pronounced since last spring. I've mostly worn zero drops during the daily office job the past few years. I recently switched to Red Wing Chukkas with Superfeet Blue.
Things I've tried the last three months since admitting I have a foot problem:
- New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro (wide) with Superfeet Green (seemed to help but shift pain forward)
- 4 weeks without long runs
- Saucony Guide (first max support shoe, too tight, made things worse)
- Foot scan and gait evaluation by Dallas Running Company (they did not recommend orthotics/insoles, liked my choice of Altras)
- Altra Olympus (max cushion trail shoe. Did not help. A little tight at mid-foot which seems to make the issue worse.)
So now I'm focusing on calf and foot stretching. Rolling and icing post run. Spring and Summer is when I shift to more aerobic focus with running preferred in the spring. I don't want to stop running.
What I'm looking for from this post:
1. Has anyone experienced similar issues with their feet and can say "I know what to do!"
2. Podiatrist needed? If so, recommendation in north DFW with a podiatrist who understands runners?
TIA!