How long do you wait after foot pain to run again?

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I see other threads on foot pain and checked them out. Smile

I'm sure this is nothing. I think my old pair of running shoes just needed to be replaced and I ran a hard 10K (hard for me) a few days ago and me left foot is sore on the right side above the heel. The heal is a little sore also. Its getting better. I've been icing it and taking ibuprofen.

On Sunday it felt MUCH better. So I risked a light 4 mile run in brand new running shoes (a really good pair with inserts). But the pain is back.

I can tell that its going away a little, but now I guess I should give the foot more of a break than I did before. How long do you take off from running after something like this and after you feel its getting better?

Gone Fishin

For me, I use a "3-mile walk test". The injuries I've had, whether foot or leg or joint, all seemed to be ready for running again whenever I can honestly walk 3-miles, pain/ache-free. And I think you've got to be honest with yourself too. If you get some kind of slight pain, but are still tempted to push it, I'd wait. A few days rest is a small price to pay versus having to be on the bench for many weeks should you end up fracturing or inflaming something.

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Thanks jr. Thats sounds like a good test.

I was a little too over zealous which is why I am where I am at right now. I was thinking "Man just 4 miles and I'll have my 25 in for the week. And I'm feeling better today. I'M GOING FOR IT!"

DOH!

How long do you wait after foot pain to run again?

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