ALTERNATE YOUR RUNNING SHOES DAILY

Our feet tend to get the raw end of the deal. They may be the first part of the body to hit the ground on a run, but they’re often the last thing we think about when preparing for or recovering from hard exercise. When overworked and underappreciated, your feet will (understandably) start to complain. No athlete wants to be sidelined by issues such as painful blisters, plantar fasciitis, calluses, or tendonitis; fortunately, there are various measures you can take to prevent these problems from disrupting your running regimen.

 

Dr. Joanna Shuman

 

Joanna Shuman, DPM of Shuman Podiatry and Sports Medicine in Sterling, Virginia, cites poorly fitted footwear as one of the major causes of tendon issues in her runner patients. She strongly recommends getting fitted for the correct size shoe and not wearing a pair past their maximum mileage. “Know how many miles you should get on your shoes,” she says. “You should regularly change up which shoes you wear—don’t use the same pair every day, or for every activity.”

 

Source: Paige Triola, MSN Lifestyle [9/25/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News