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hey /fit/. I'm a fat guy that recently started running. The past few days I developed a pain in the area marked in the picture, on my left foot. It feels like a sprain, but I am completely sure that I didn't misstep or sprain it. It really hurts after five or so minutes of running., and I don't wanna go to a doctor, since there is no swelling or bruising.

I run around a block, on the road, but I don't think that a bad running surface can have such a painful inpact. At least not in 5-6 times of running for no more than 30 minutes each time.

Could it be something serious, do I need to run it off, or give it some rest for a week or so?
>> Anonymous
Chances are you need better shoes or some supports of some kind, let it heal, then go to a running shoe store (a decent one) preferably that specialises in running shoes. And get yourself a well fitting shoe that caters to your foot type.

It could also be Plantar Fasciitis but that's unlikely as the pain isn't just in your heal.

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=220
>> Anonymous
I had a similar problem when I started running and actually what helped me was loosening my shoelaces. You want a good hold, but make sure your shoes aren't squeezing the blood out of your feet.
Also, if after a few days you run again and still feel pain, try running through it and see how you feel the next day. My pain went away after that.
>> Anonymous
>>250728
riding a bike does shit. Also, I'm 195 lbs, not too fat to run.
>>250722
I waer running shoes, but still every time my left foot touches the ground it hurts bad enough for me not to concentrate on the running
>> Anonymous
>>250735
Then your running shoes don't cater correctly for your foot type, do they...

Not all running shoes are the same, and you may need an arch support or something similar.
>> Anonymous
>>250734
Some days ago, when it first started hurting, I thought I'd just run it off, so I run an excruciating 10 minutes more. Next day morning I was walking with a limp. So I don't think it helps
>> Anonymous
>>250752
that would only fuck my joints. sry, not even trying that. in all honesty, i think you're a troll
>> Anonymous
lose some weight.
>> Anonymous
>>250752
Running barefoot is a bad idea if you're overweight, and new. Running shoes are designed to absorb some of the shock of repeatedly striking the floor with your foot. Also a lot of people require shoes to balance problems with their form.

Running shoeless isn't an option for an awful lot of people.
>> Anonymous
... Fatty.
>> Anonymous
Not the article I was talking about, but says pretty much the same thing; http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/23/fashion/thursdaystyles/23Barefoot.html
>> Anonymous
>>250758
just saw the wikipedia on pronation. About to take the test, but I think i'm an underpronator, since I sense I put more weigth on the outside of my foot.

I started running about 2 weeks ago, and I have ran about 7-8 times, though I'm planning to run at least 5 days a week. I'm not counting distance, but I run two courses of 10-15 minutes every night, with a slow-medium running pace, with an interval of about 10 minutes between each course.

I know it's not much, but my lungs and heart are still too weak to handle any more at this point.
>> Anonymous
>>250762
that's why I'm running, man
>> Anonymous
>>250781
Slow down a bit, start out light, 3 times a week, and short distances (2-3 miles max).

Work up slowly, but I wouldn't recommend going to 5 days a week until you are at least 1-2 months into it. Your body needs time to adapt and running is harsh on newbies.
>> Anonymous
>>250787
will do, thanks for the advice