Getting off the bike at T2 and getting into my run I’m having a problem with pain in outside edges of my feet along the bone. On the bike I think there is a bit of numbness there but nothing thats bothered me. If I sit for a couple of minutes, its gone. Of course thats not an option in a race. I’ve experimented with tight and loose shoes, Loose shoes help some. Any Suggestions?
I have had a similar affliction lately. It woories me because of the problems some of our customers have had with plantar fascitus (sp?).
Interestingly, it may be shoes too tight- or shoes too loose. Shoes that do not provide adequate skeletal support, or just plain fit poorly, may be contributing to this.
It may be worth evaluating your shoe fit.
I used to think it was too tight shoes until I went & saw Tom Slocum @ High Sierra Cycles & got a bike fit by him. He built wedges for my shoes, to fit b/t the cleats & soles, and voila: no more pain. You can also buy aftermarket wedges (I think Lemond makes some?). The difference that 1-3 degrees of difference makes is amazing. That, plus switching out the cheap insoles to aftermarket Pederson (Peterson?) Powerbeds made a world of differnece. Probably picked up 10-20 watts just with a better fit. Fit on the bike is incredibly important: I put biomechanical efficiency & fit a close second.
Can you explain these wedges a bit more, I haven’t seen them. what are they made of, which way do they wedge. Is there a source for them on the internet. etc.
Thanks
Good basic site for understanding all of the related cycling ailments:
http://www.cptips.com/toc.htm#physio & foot pain in particular http://www.cptips.com/footsyn.htm
and from Slowtwitch, a great overview & review: http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/prodreview/newproduct/lewedge.html
or if you are in California, Tom Slocum: http://www.hscycle.com/Pages/homepage.html
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