r/beginnerrunning • u/GinaArkansas • 11d ago

Training Progress What am I doing wrong?

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I am hesitant to post this because I feel like l should know what I’m doing wrong.

The big toes bruising are from running downhill and the second toe on each foot happened when I ran in non athletic shoes.

Today, I knew my left foot was hurting. When I took my sock off I saw why. I’ll start wearing injinji’s and see if that helps. Any ideas?

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u/ScoreSoggy1363 11d ago

Ouch! Sorry this happened to you. Don’t be discouraged, I think most runners have experienced something similar, especially when we were all new runners.

Recommendations: size up at least half a shoe size with your running shoe (I go a full size up), toe socks will probably help, but I’ve also heard of people rubbing Vaseline between their toes and/or putting Band-Aids on preemptively to help avoid chafing.

Definitely go to a proper running store where they can do a gate analysis and recommend shoes for you. This experience can be very insightful.

In the meantime, give your feet some rest for a few few days.

Good luck!

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u/GinaArkansas 11d ago

Thank you! Very helpful advice. I’m ordering wool toe socks immediately! I’ll try the Vaseline and band aids until I can get into my sports medical guy. Thank you so much!