[sgregg]

I have been walking and this is my 3rd week. Today, after about 30 minutes into it, my left foot completely fell asleep and went numb. I thought this was very strange because it had never happened before. Yes, my feet would get numb on a treadmill or elliptical, but never walking on a paved road/track. Have any of you experienced this??? As soon as we got back to the car and I was able to take my weight off that foot, it went back to normal. I could actually feel the blood going back into it. It was very weird....and scary.

[LabMonkeyGirl]

I had the same problem, but it was mostly when I started working out but only during aerobics. My left foot would have pins and needles. I got looser fitting shoes with better arch support (I have flat feet), which helped. Also, being in better cardio shape helped, too.

[prepping]

Maybe your shoe was tied tighter than normal or you were wearing thicker socks? Especially if it's a new pair of shoes.

I'm saying this with a complete straight face btw. It's happened to me and loosening the strings does the trick.

[Aurora]

I had this problem. I was tying my shoes too tight.

Also, your feet swell when you are on them a long time. You should go up 1/2 to 1 size in walking/running shoes if you plan on doing many miles.

[astrophe]

I take 1/2 to 1 size larger in sneaks than street shoes.

Also, learn to lace in different ways.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/...2334-0,00.html

HTH!
A.

[sgregg]

Thanks for the input!! Maybe it was tied tighter than usual...I will let you know how tomorrow's walk goes.