Running Question! Numb Foot!

[wildbloom]

I've been working on my distance (I'm a fairly new runner). One mile, I'm doing fine. But when I hit mile 2 my right foot will fall asleep, like go completely numb. My laces are no tighter on the one shoe. I thought that could have contributed. But no.
What gives?! I want to go farther!

[jcascio34]

Same here, I'll be on the elliptical and then my foot starts falling asleep. I hope someone has an answer!

[jcascio34 · Accepted solution]

Here ya go @wildbloom, unfortunately this is what I found online... Does anyone have better news or experienced this problem??

http://www.active.com/articles/what-causes-foot-numbness-in-runners

[wildbloom]

Thanks so much! I guess I'll have to try some of the diy solutions first. I hope it's nothing serious.
Good luck to you also!

[ccibif]

I never had foot problems until I turned into my late 50's. Running, cycling, just about everything with feet. I have learned there is no “one fix" for everyone. Try different padding techniques / positioning (top-bottom-fore-aft) and the lacing of your shoe as described in the article. Hang in there, finding your fix can be a bit of a process and somewhat tedious. If it continues or turns into pain, see a podiatrist. Now that I past 60….I simply ndon’t run anymore. Its’ all cycling, hiking. But don’t give up or stop out of frustration….one remains in it for the long haul

[josephz2va]

Have your feet checked for measurements and design required (runner shoes, cross country shoes, plantar fasciitis shoes, etc). If your shoes are too tight or too out of position and you're running too long, you're cutting the circulation out of your feet soon enough. Either by running or elliptical machine or treadmill, the longer you are active with incorrect measurements and design of the shoes, the more the circulation can go down.

If your soles on the shoes are down to no track patterns, then it needs to be replaced. If your insoles are torn and dirty, they need to be replaced too. If your feet are like I said in design, you need to replace the insoles with the activity level like Dr. Scholls Active Series insoles.

[Writer_Mommy]

This is just another thought, which may have nothing to do with you. Personally, I have high arches. If you do, you may need to get shoes with some kind of arch support. There are also alternative methods of lacing your shoes which could possibly help, for instance some that are mentioned on this blog: http://katierunsthis.com/2011/10/04/running-shoe-lacing-techniques/

I know the numb foot can be disturbing and annoying, so maybe just a different shoe or lacing technique could help. Good luck! And of course if it still stays a problem, talk to a professional! 🙂

[Heybales]

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@wildbloom wrote:
I've been working on my distance (I'm a fairly new runner). One mile, I'm doing fine. But when I hit mile 2 my right foot will fall asleep, like go completely numb. My laces are no tighter on the one shoe. I thought that could have contributed. But no.
What gives?! I want to go farther!

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The placement of blood vessels and nervers are not exactly the same between feet.

Just because a certain lace tightness causes no problem on one foot does NOT mean it won't cause a problem on the other foot - easily could.

It could even be just one spot, not even tightness.

One foot could swell more, again, because both feet are not exactly the same.

Just suggesting, don't count on the good foot to be a guide to the problem foot.

Narrow shoes pinching nerves is another thing that can vary between feet.