Re: sore feet ....

"Robert Lombardi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Hello All
>
> I have started a regular fitness program recently.  Part of it involves
> walking.
>
> I have no issues with the pace from the stand point of my cardio-vascular
> system.
>
> My issue is with my feet.  Now I have known all my life that I have flat
> feet.  But since I have started this fitness routine, 10 minutes into my
> walking the soles of my feet are so sore that it's almost enough to force
me
> to stop.  The pain is localized to the outsides the soles of both feet.
> Slowing my pace eases the pain somewhat, but that takes me out of the
cardio
> region of the exercise.
>
> I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue and what they may have done to
> solve this.
>
> Should perhaps see a podiatrist about the problem?
>
> I am 35 and I have no other health issues other than this one.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Robert
> Leominster, Massachusetts
>
I've never been bothered with this particular problem but hopefully some of
these suggestions might help.

Make sure you have good walking shoes.  The correct type of shoe can make a
world of difference.  I also like Thorlo socks as they cushion the foot.  I
used to get a burning sensation of the bottom of my feet when walking but
the socks have eliminated it.

Since you just started your exercise program you may need to work up to the
faster pace to give the feet a chance to become accustomed to the new
exercise.  Do you happen to have calluses along the part of the foot that
hurts?  I have a daughter who easily develops calluses on her feet and she
says they often become painful when walking.  She visits a podiatrist often
to have them removed.

Beverly