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Originally Posted by BWillie
Any running people able to give me a recommendation of a place that can properly fit me for running shoes or coach me to improve my gait or stride? I am training for a 5k and around 2.3 mile mark or so my biggest toes in my right foot start to get numb. It doesn't really happen in my left foot. I try to even focus pushing off more on my left foot when I get tired because I notice my shin splints and soreness are worse in my right lower leg.
I just have Hokas I bought off the rack at Dicks. Maybe better fitting shoes or some custom insert would help. I could barely complete my third attempt at running 3.1 miles today in under 30 min. Its my worst time even though its the 3rd time Ive ran it. The first time I ran it I was my fastest at 28:15 and the lowest. The main reason is my body doesn't hold up. I am so awful at running lol
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Been out of the running game awhile; never even heard of Hokas. If they’re just some generic tennis shoe, chuck them and get a real pair of runners.
You should always replace the stock insoles with something designed for your foot and the type of running you’re going to do. I used to use Greenfeet, don’t know if they’re still considered a good insole, or if there’s significantly better at the same price range. But get some.
It sounds like you’re landing too hard, maybe overpronating/bouncing too much, causing that pain in your shins and toe; but without seeing your stride I’m flat guessing.
If you have a HS nearby with X-C or track team, try to talk with the coach. Maybe he/she could look at your stride.