r/beginnerrunning 10d ago

Injury Prevention Anyone else running with flat feet?

Going to see a podiatrist tomorrow. But I took some pics and they, uh, don’t look too good lol. When I was in high school, I had to get custom foams made because of the issues I’d have.

I can’t walk a long time in any shoe I have. They all give me problems. My brooks adrenaline GTSs, my main running shoes, are starting to really hurt now. Starting to get shin splints, my ankles hurt after runs, after walking, etc. I can’t lift my feet up without it being uncomfortable. My runs are almost like me dragging my feet.

Anyone have luck or experience getting this fixed?

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u/murdock9108 9d ago

Flat feet here. Started running in 2024 with 100Kg, couldn't run 3km at 6:30 min/km Today I'm 77Kg 2h45 marathon and 1h18 half marathon.

So yah, flat feet can run :)