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Find out how marathons impact feet and what you can do to maintain good foot health.<\/em><\/p>\n Marathons are a great way to stay active and fit while also enjoying the rush of the competition. For some, marathons are a lifestyle that they just can\u2019t live without. The adrenaline and endorphins from completing another marathon can leave you hungry for more; however, while you\u2019re enjoying the afterglow of yet another completed marathon, it\u2019s important to consider your feet!<\/p>\n While we often don\u2019t think of our feet until there is a problem, it\u2019s important to protect them during marathon training and competitions to ensure that they stay healthy and happy. Let\u2019s learn about the effect marathons can have on your feet, and what you can do to protect them.<\/p>\n While marathoners tend to be healthier than the rest of the population, there are some precautions that should be taken to ensure that the athlete staves off the common injuries that can occur over those strenuous miles.<\/p>\n Do you know just how much a marathon knocks your feet around? On average, a runner will land about 13,000\u00ad20,000 times on each foot with their whole weight. That\u2019s certainly a lot of force and pressure that your feet have to deal with. Therefore, don\u2019t be surprised if you experience any of these common issues:<\/p>\n While these conditions are more common and rarely warrant a trip to your podiatrist\u2019s office, there are some other more serious foot conditions that marathoners need to be aware of:<\/p>\n The key to preventing marathon\u00adrelated foot injuries is to always choose the proper shoes. This means finding high\u00adimpact shoes that can give you the ample support your foot needs to do its job properly. Go to a sporting goods shoe store, where the employees will have some expertise in which shoes would work best for your athletic needs. Here are some good rules when it comes to your marathon shoes:<\/p>\n Pain is your body\u2019s way of telling you that something isn\u2019t right. While some foot pain can easily go away on its own with rest, some conditions are more serious and require your podiatrist\u2019s attention. If your symptoms become severe or don\u2019t go away after a couple days, it\u2019s might be time to schedule an appointment with us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nCommon Foot Problems of Marathon Runners<\/h4>\n
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