Mar 21, 2007 10:16 AM
Shoes to wear on race day
Hi, I am looking for some suggestions on which shoes to wear on race day. I have been training for a half marathon for 7 weeks and the race is this weekend. After my first 10 mile run I felt great during, but I started having arch pain in my feet (particularly right foot towards the inside) in the shorter runs the week after. I went and bought some new shoes that week which would give me more stability (asics 2120) because I figured my old ones were worn out (and they look it but I have always liked running in them). My arch pain was still bothering me with the new shoes when I ran 11 miles and felt really sore and hurt from miles 4-11.
I ended up buying superfeet insoles (green) becuase the running store i went to said i might have an arch that collapses when I run and they have been helping (i think)and I have been wearing them in both new/old shoes. However, at the end of my six mile run with the insoles in the old shoes they really started to dig into my right food underneath the arch.
Since then I have tried the insoles with the new shoes for about 4-5 mile and they felt weird for a while but didn't hurt, but it was just obvious that support was there and I had a really good run. However, I am wondering if I had run farther if they would have started to hurt.
My question is..should I wear the superfeet insoles in the new shoes on race day? Or should I try the old shoes or no superfeet insoles. I was thinking of trying the first option but I am worried my feet are going to get really sore during the race. I think they might get sore no matter what but I really wish i didnt have to worry about it!
has anyone else had problems like this? I have also been icing sometimes and stretching every day, particularly my hamstrings and calves which are always very tight.