Why am I Experiencing
Foot Pain While Running?

There are several reasons why you may be experiencing foot pain while running. Here are some of the causes of foot pain and ways to avoid it.

Do you wear flip flops when you're not running?

Flip flops can cause foot pain because they cause your feet to work hard just to keep them on, using muscles that should be taking it easy when you're not running.

Better to wear sandals or if you are going to go with a flip flop, make sure to go with a more supportive foot thong rather than your average $5 flip flop.

Are your shoes worn out?

Worn out shoes or just wearing a running shoe that is not right for you is one of the number one causes of foot pain and other running injuries. To make sure your shoes are helping rather than hurting your running, check out these tips on running shoes.

What do I do if I'm wearing the proper shoes and still experiencing foot pain?

Try taking some Ibuprofen and icing after your run. If it still hurts, take a day or two off. Sometimes pain is just your body's way of reminding you to give it a much needed rest.

Another thing to consider is your running form.

Where do you put your foot down when you run?

There's a big debate on whether you're supposed to put your toes or heal down first and how that affects your running. This and other running technique strategies are addressed in ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running.

This book also offers some helpful running and non running exercises you can practice in order to make your running better and more painless.

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