flat feet and cardio

[anima]

hello everyone

does anyone know if running more than 3x a week on flatfeet is bad for your feet/knees/back long term? i have flatfeet and i don't feel any discomfort at the moment but i was wondering if there were any possible long term effects.


thanks in advance

[Ryan_Collins]

i was told i have a bit of flat feet when i had medical for the army but they said it wont effect running, i do wear the right running shoes but i do get blisters in the same spot everytime after a 5 mile or longer run.. but i do wear really thin socks the skin just hardens you should be alright in opinion if its anything like mine

[swanso5]

it's not how they're meant to be so it will do something to you sooner or later

[sawhaler]

I have the flattest feet possible and I completed second marathon just this Sunday and I run 50+ miles a week. I would recommend visiting a running shoe store and seek professional advice on the proper footwear. For me I train with the Brooks Beast, and I compete with the Saucony Hurricane. These are great stability shoes, but each foot is different. Don't let flat feet get you down, it beats being a pronator. P.S. I've been running long distance for 25 years with no sign of a long term effect except black or missing toenails.

[Boopster]

Invest in good shoes, invest in good shoes, invest in good shoes..did I say invest in good shoes?

[Boopster]

Totally agree Leslie! Seeing a podiatrist will be a great investment also. We have a great running shop near us and they do a walking and running gate test with a pressure sensative pad. It lets you know what kind of arch you have and the type of shoe that would be best for the task at hand. I buy a new pair of running shoes every 3 months and it's worth every penny, saving back and legs.