Running - Bigfoot Podiatry

Many people get injured whilst training for an endurance event – that is 10km, 21 km or marathon races. It’s common to develop injury near the peak mileage part of a training programme because muscles are often tired before the training session starts.

These are the injuries you’re most likely to get when you run between 30-130 km/week:

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Kneecap region)
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (inside of shin)
Achilles Tendinopathy
Plantar Heel Pain Syndrome (‘stone bruise’ feeling in heel, or arch tightness)

At Bigfoot, we assess your running style on the surface that you actually run on - running track, concrete, road or grass.

Our podiatrists can assist with retraining your running style and will recommend specific shoes to run in suited to your body and training needs. A good time to come and see us is just after your training session, when your body is feeling fatigued - this is because tired running styles can make you open to injury.