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David B.

Ankle Issues after switch to natural running?

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Has anyone else had ankle issues after switching to mid foot running? Last summer I changed over to a pair of Newton Sir Isaacs (designed for transitioning to natural running). I had no problems at all until I purchased a new pair of Newton Motions, which more aggressively encourage a natural running/mid-foot strike style. About a month later I was having severe ankle issues. After being sidelined with an injury, I started running again in late December with the Motions. Now in early February I am having ankle issues again. I'm switching to another shoe and sticking with natural running, but wonder if anyone else has had a similar experience?

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  Morey B.

  I had sore ankles when I moved to VFFs, but they eventually got used to it. Since then- I've gone back to regular running shoes... much easier. Although I'm finding that if I build a sufficiently large base of consistent running- I can use lighter shoes.

  Mid-foot/forefoot running isn't the solution to all running problems. It may help. It may not. Listen to your body and work through changes slowly.

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