I knew it was just a matter of time before stuff started to go wrong. I'm overweight, I walk with my feet pointed in, and my feet are kind of flat. A few hours after the race yesterday, my left arch started hurting really badly. By this morning, I was limping.
My friend Margaret is a physical therapist, so I asked her advice. She gave me a few suggestions but said that 90% of the problem is probably my shoes. This was really discouraging, considering my financial situation. But Margaret suggested I use the Runner's World website to find out what type of shoes I need, then try to find something similar on Zappos for cheaper. She also advised that I stay away from Nikes and Pumas. I was happy to avoid Pumas after reading the following description:
"This Clydesdale special pours on the cushioning, especially in the heel, making it more than capable of handling the heavy footfalls of larger runners. "
Seriously? Puma just called me a Clydesdale?
I ended up purchasing these Avias:
They were only $45, and it sounds like they have the kind of support I need. I know they're probably not ideal, but hopefully they'll do for now. I can't wait for them to get here! My arch should have enough time to recover while I wait, and then I'm going for 8 miles!
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