Here’s
a common scenario some of you may find yourself in this spring: It’s
been a few months since you last pulled on your athletic shoes and
you’ve been wearing cold weather footwear that, though it keeps your
feet and toes warm, is kind of constricting. - See more at:
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Here’s a common scenario some of you may find yourself in this spring: It’s been a few months since you last pulled on yourathletic shoes and you’ve been wearing cold weather air jordan that, though it keeps your feet and toes warm, is kind of
constricting.
There is a big annual walking or running event coming up in the not-too distant future that you always participate in, or you’ve found a new event or long hike that you’re just dying to try. But you’ve got
a nagging foot problem that started over the winter and you’re wondering if you can begin your training. If this is the situation
you find yourself in, this article is for you!
The question at the heart of this discussion is: “When is it appropriate for me to begin training in earnest for a walking event
ormultiday hike if I have a foot problem that is causing me pain or discomfort?” As fellow runners and walkers, we
understand theurgency that comes with preparing for a big race or event, and we also understand how frustrating it is to wait out a foot
problem before ramping up training volume and intensity (or even to miss an event due to a foot injury). We’ve been there, and
we sympathize with your situation. But trying to train with an existing foot problem is not an appropriate course of action, as it
usually ends up compounding your problem and leading to a more deeply entrenched foot issue.
Some light training may be appropriate during this initial recovery phase, as long as your foot pain or discomfort is not made
worse with weightbearing activity or does not alter your gait. Compensating for a foot injury by changing your gait can lead to
problems in other parts of your body and further downtime away from your passion. If you are limping, have severe pain, or
your pain increases as you walk or run, you should avoid walking, running, and hiking. Consider getting on your bike or into
the pool for your workout instead.
So, are you ready to train? Regardless of your current situation (free of foot pain or currently experiencing foot problems) we
encourage you to carefully consider your footwear and how it can help or hinder natural foot health. For more information
about how you can restore foot health and anatomy to treat and prevent common foot health problems, we encourage you
to meet with a naturally minded podiatrist or other foot care expert.
Happy running and walking!
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