I have flat feet....

[needalife]

Anyone else?

 

[intogamer]

dittoz I think. How can i tell

 

[Anubis]

yep. almost totally flat here

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: intogamer
dittoz I think. How can i tell

look at your feet, its pretty easy to tell

 

[jjzelinski]

So why is it that police officers can't have flat feet? Is it painful?

 

[needalife]

Supposedly, flat feet people can't run long distances..

 

[Capt Caveman]

Flat feet here. Ran a half-marathon yesterday. Never been an issue.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: needalife
Supposedly, flat feet people can't run long distances..

we can run long distances fine, however having shoes with good built in arch support helps, or having custom orthodics

 

[needalife]

I'm a genetic defect..

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: needalife
Supposedly, flat feet people can't run long distances..

Well, that's completely false since I've run marathons and been in triathlons.

Running shoes built for stability or motion-control can correct the problem, as well as orthodontic inserts.

 

[Oceandevi]

Originally posted by: jjzelinski
So why is it that police officers can't have flat feet? Is it painful?

Fat police cant run very fast either.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Medical science can fix a flat chest. But got flat feet? Nuthin they can do for ya. Just goes to show their priorities.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
Medical science can fix a flat chest. But got flat feet? Nuthin they can do for ya. Just goes to show their priorities.

Never heard of Podiatry have you?

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
Medical science can fix a flat chest. But got flat feet? Nuthin they can do for ya. Just goes to show their priorities.

Never heard of Podiatry have you?

Sure I have. But my feet are already EEs.

 

[Newfie]

I'm flat footed too .

 

[preslove]

Wait, I'm flat footed & have been trying to Jog (in addition to running and biking), and have had cramping issues in my legs. Should I spend the money & go to one of those running shoe places to get measured and get a recommended shoe? Could it be my flat feet?

 

[RapidSnail]

Originally posted by: Oceandevi

Originally posted by: jjzelinski
So why is it that police officers can't have flat feet? Is it painful?

Fat police cant run very fast either.

Fat feet < Flat feet

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Originally posted by: preslove
Wait, I'm flat footed & have been trying to Jog (in addition to running and biking), and have had cramping issues in my legs. Should I spend the money & go to one of those running shoe places to get measured and get a recommended shoe? Could it be my flat feet?

It's not likely that your flat feet cause cramping, though if you run a lot it wouldn't hurt to have properly fitting shoes to avoid potential injuries or undue stresses on your feet.

Have you tried eating bananas to alleviate the cramping? Cramps are often a sign of a potassium deficiency and bananas are a good source of potassium.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: preslove
Wait, I'm flat footed & have been trying to Jog (in addition to running and biking), and have had cramping issues in my legs. Should I spend the money & go to one of those running shoe places to get measured and get a recommended shoe? Could it be my flat feet?

Foot/leg issues from running are almost always due to wearing improper footwear. Unless you're already wearing stability/motion-control type shoes, I would recommend going to a Running store to get properly fitted.

Some good info can be found here:

Running Shoe Basics

Foot Diagnostics

Orthotics & Pronation