Hello all,
I am a relatively new runner, having started back in August of 08. I am training for a 15K in July, and have been following a very gradual training plan to build up my mileage. On Monday I ran 8 miles for the first time, and about three in I stopped for a bathroom break and noticed that when I stepped on my right foot it felt as if something in it was locked up. I stretched it a bit and continued my run. When I'm running or walking a distance I don't feel it, but when I stop or sit for a while, I notice it. Do you ever get that feeling like something this out of place in your back, and you crack it to fix it? That's the sensation I have in my foot. No pain, just this odd stiffness. I feel it on the inside, directly over the arch. I haven't been able to find anything about it online. It's been two days with little improvement. Can anyone recommend what I should do? Should I back off on mileage for a bit? I was fitted for shoes about a month ago, and a significant part of my training is still on a treadmill, while I transition to the road. Any advice is appreciated!
I am a relatively new runner, having started back in August of 08. I am training for a 15K in July, and have been following a very gradual training plan to build up my mileage. On Monday I ran 8 miles for the first time, and about three in I stopped for a bathroom break and noticed that when I stepped on my right foot it felt as if something in it was locked up. I stretched it a bit and continued my run. When I'm running or walking a distance I don't feel it, but when I stop or sit for a while, I notice it. Do you ever get that feeling like something this out of place in your back, and you crack it to fix it? That's the sensation I have in my foot. No pain, just this odd stiffness. I feel it on the inside, directly over the arch. I haven't been able to find anything about it online. It's been two days with little improvement. Can anyone recommend what I should do? Should I back off on mileage for a bit? I was fitted for shoes about a month ago, and a significant part of my training is still on a treadmill, while I transition to the road. Any advice is appreciated!