As runners, we deal with a lot of different issues from runner’s knees to Achilles tendonitis. But is it bad if your feet go numb when running? Is that perhaps just part of what happens, that allows us to keep going?? NO! You definitely need to checkout the potential causes and solutions we’ve found here.
It’s one thing to feel like your foot is falling asleep when you’ve stood up from sitting, and a totally different and uncomfortable sensation when it happens while you’re running! That pins and needles in the feet when running can be super disconcerting.
In most cases, the reason why it happens isn’t serious and can be dealt with easily.
It’s a surprisingly common issue in newer runners due to a few of the things we’ll talk about like poor shoe fit!
But it’s important to consider all factors and know when it’s time to head to the doctor.
In this article, I’ll share everything you need to know about numb feet when running, along with 10 causes and what you can do about them. We’ll also discuss what your next step should be if the numbness isn’t going away.
(Don’t just take my word for it, one of the runners I shared this with said it was the most detailed article she found and finally gave her an answer!)
Ready? Let’s get started!
