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I started to run on my treadmill since last March and I was thrilled with the results and with the fact that I had found the perfect exercise for me, I just love it. And also I love the shape that running is giving to my legs and the 10 pounds that I lost with running. But I got a really annoying foot pain which doesn't go away . I rest some days but when I try to run again it starts to burn the top of my foot and above the ankle. So I got to forget running for a litle while and I'm trying to keep moving and the only way to sweat a lot the way I like and with no foot pain is walking using the incline of my treadmill. So I walk 4.2 m/h, 7% to 9%incl for an hour and it's a great exercise but I have a question: walking on incline is gonna make my legs bigger even if it's fast like that? Because that's the last thing I want. I love the shape that running gives to the legs so how could I have the same results walking? Does someone have some advice?
Thanks
Andreia
 
Maybe it's your shoes.
 
I had the same problem and what you need to do is run with NO incline and make it flat. It will feel strange the first couple of time you do it on a flat surface because you've been running with an incline for so long but you won't get that pain that you've been getting. You'll also manage much faster speeds on a flat which may also feels strange. Walking on an incline is not gonna make your legs bigger because it's aerobic and aerobic exercise does not build muscle.
 
it might be plantar Pascia ..Which is a medical condition. It needs to be iced twice a day. I have it and -I still run. But seeing a doctor about it is a good idea.
 
itsmeapril said:
it might be plantar Pascia ..Which is a medical condition. It needs to be iced twice a day. I have it and -I still run. But seeing a doctor about it is a good idea.
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The correct term is Plantar Fasciitis. Pain associated with plantar fasciitis is felt on the bottom of the foot and at its insertion into the heel (medial tubercle). If you are serious into running I'd go see a podiatrist who can evaluate your gait and foot positioning. He/she may prescribe orthotics and recommend the best shoes for tredmil running.

I'm finishing my 3rd year of podiatric medical school and would love to help you more but that is a bit hard through a computer :)
 
To equate running to walking you need to go twice as long walking as you would running depending on your intensity. (this is an approximation) Try to keep your heart rate up for a longer period of time. The only way to get better at running is to run though. You may want to get your foot checked by a doc though as mentioned previously.
 
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