Sore feet walking

"Perdu" wrote in message
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What are the ideas on this?

Over the years I've found that certain makes work for me and others don't.
For some time I've been using Merrell shoes and I've found them very
comfortable. They make many different sorts and it's important to be able
to try on what you might be thinking of buying.

Perdu wrote:
:: I'm up to around 4 miles a day, walking and light jogging. Been
:: doing it for 2 months and it's great. My whole body feels great.
:: Except for my feet. I've always had sensitive soles, but the ball of
:: the foot is almost raw in pain. Just not used to exercise.
::
:: I've spent some money on reasonably good walking shoes, but still
:: the pain is there. Apparently what I own is not good enough. I had
:: bough Dr. Scholl's walking inserts and it got slightly better. Since
:: I love the walking in the hills by the lake and the ocean
:: waterfront, I want to invest money in doing it well and without pain.
::
:: Anyone has good experience with buying some better quality shoes for
:: walking? I'd hate to spend $100 or more for some Nike crap that will
:: make no difference.
::
:: What are the ideas on this?

yes. Take up riding a stationary bike.....

Back when I was very heavy I used to talk a lot....fast and hard too. I
kept it up until I messed up my feet badly. I'd have pain every night like
clock work. I ended up having to buy expensive regular shoes and I switched
to stationry bike riding and backed off on the walking. Now I have no
problems, but it took a long time for my return to get back to normal as it
was hard to just not walk on my feet.

Had you invested in good shoes before now you might have avoided this.

But don't worry. You can probably get a better workout in less time on a
stationary bike.

::
:: --
:: Bon Lowcarbit
::
:: Perdu

"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
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Back when I was very heavy I used to talk a lot....fast and hard too. I
kept it up until I messed up my feet badly.

What was it that you said that hurt your feet so badlyG?
Rod

Perdu wrote:
Anyone has good experience with buying some better quality shoes for
walking? I'd hate to spend $100 or more for some Nike crap that will make
no difference.

I found this link helpful:
http://www.thesportsauthority.com/in...y_buyguide_txt
or http://tinyurl.com/4clk6

Now that I purchase sneakers that address my pronation, my feet don't
hurt. If you're heavy, you're probably better off with running shoes as
they have more support than walkers.

Rod & Betty Jo wrote:
"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
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Back when I was very heavy I used to talk a lot....fast and hard too. I
kept it up until I messed up my feet badly.


What was it that you said that hurt your feet so badlyG?

Being heavy and walking really fast on hard pavement.

My suggestion is to stretch out your entire foot before and after your
walking, try this:

get in an open doorway and hang your entire body by your toes over a step, I
use the 2 steps in our garage doorway. I lower myself and stretch all the
leg and foot completely, then release, try doing this 10x daily, its helps
ALOT, gl

Perdu wrote:
I'm up to around 4 miles a day, walking and light jogging. Been doing
it for 2 months and it's great. My whole body feels great. Except for
my feet. I've always had sensitive soles, but the ball of the foot is
almost raw in pain. Just not used to exercise.

I've spent some money on reasonably good walking shoes, but still the
pain is there. Apparently what I own is not good enough. I had bough
Dr. Scholl's walking inserts and it got slightly better. Since I love
the walking in the hills by the lake and the ocean waterfront, I want
to invest money in doing it well and without pain.

Anyone has good experience with buying some better quality shoes for
walking? I'd hate to spend $100 or more for some Nike crap that will
make no difference.

What are the ideas on this?

Hi Perdu,
It sounds to me like what I have. I've had it for years, it's actually a
very common foot problem called plantars fascitis (no idea how to spell it,
but it's pronounced fasheeitis. Being a waitress and working retail
inflamed it for me. I'm betting you need orthotic inserts custom made for
yourself and unfortunately they cost at least $350 Cdn. But believe me it's
well worth it. Ask your doctor to recommend a good podiatrist and go see
them. Also ice your foot after a walk, or anytime it hurts, that's very
important. Go buy one of those gel ice bag thingies.
Common symptoms a
pain in soles and/or upper instep
after rest when you get up again it hurts like crazy
and at it's worst, the most painful time can be your first steps in the
morning after you get up.

Your feet are important, please don't hesitate to see a podiatrist because
once you get it inflamed to a certain point - it takes a long time to make
it go away.
Good luck,
Monica
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"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
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Rod & Betty Jo wrote:
"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
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Back when I was very heavy I used to talk a lot....fast and hard too. I
kept it up until I messed up my feet badly.


What was it that you said that hurt your feet so badlyG?

Being heavy and walking really fast on hard pavement.


Sorry I'm not that dumb I was simply making a play on the typo...."I used to
talk a lot' .....in fact I found it way too funny, must be a slow day....
Rod

Perdu wrote:

On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 18:33:49 -0400, Elizabeth said :

Perdu wrote:
Anyone has good experience with buying some better quality shoes for
walking? I'd hate to spend $100 or more for some Nike crap that will make
no difference.

I found this link helpful:
http://www.thesportsauthority.com/in...y_buyguide_txt
or http://tinyurl.com/4clk6

Now that I purchase sneakers that address my pronation, my feet don't
hurt. If you're heavy, you're probably better off with running shoes as
they have more support than walkers.



Thanks for the link. Good stuff.

I've been getting lighter and lighter. But more than that, stronger and
healthier.

There is this hill I used to look at and by the time I got to the foot of
it, before the trail up, I was out of breath. Just to get there took 2
miles of walking. Up the hill? Forget it! I would have passed out.

That was 3 months ago.

Today - I ran up it. So it's getting better every day. But I will spend
money on good gear. I did not need it before. Now I do. It's like a drug.

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Bon Lowcarbit

Perdu

There is this running shoe shop in London call Run and Become. You go
in there with your old pairs of running shoes, and they get you to run
around while they watch you. Then they make recommendations on what
shoes fit you best. They carry all sorts of brands... I know you don't
live anywhere near London but is there any chance of finding something
similar in your part of the world? Ask the people in running clubs /
societies and they might know something.

http://www.runandbecome.com/

A review about the shoe shop:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/magaz...178693,00.html

"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
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yes. Take up riding a stationary bike.....

Stationary bike? Nah... that's not nearly as fun as a real bike.
I just got my old bike out of the shed for the first time last week. Went
riding for an hour Friday, it was great. Feeling the wind in my face,
watching the scenery speed past me. It reminded me of why I loved
bikeriding. You can cover so much more ground than walking. Plus, when you
start to get tired, you still have to ride back home, which makes me stick
to it longer than I would a stationary bike. I went out again on Saturday
for another ride, and then on Tuesday I found a biking buddy who is four
years old and joined me riding around the neighborhood.


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