u/IrrevocableCrust14

I had foot pain at the start of my training in January, diagnosed as a Morton's neuroma shortly after. It was terrible then - sharp pain, limping on long runs. I sized up on my shoes, started running in the Saucony Azuras, and have not had pain since.

Until last week when I took my new carbon-plated shoes on a test run. It did not go well. My neuroma has been hurting since then, even in my old trainers. It's not like 10/10 pain, more like 3/10, but I have no idea how it is going to feel at mile 20.

I have brand new Azuras, but it hurts in those, too. My old ones have 600 miles on them. Should I try metatarsal pads? Does Voltaren gel actually work?

I am open to ideas - thank you.

My first marathon is in a couple weeks, and I was hoping to run in a carbon-plated shoe to get some extra speed (goal is 3:30). For me, a minute or two would make a huge difference since 3:35 is the BQ standard for my age group (43F).

I have a Morton’s neuroma that was really painful back in January, but it completely went away in my Saucony Azuras for the last three months. I attribute this to the shoe but also sizing up a half-size. I do feel like the Azura has a wider toe box than a lot of other shoes.

I tried the Saucony Pro for my long run today, and my foot was really hurting by mile 9. Should I try the Speeds? A totally different brand/shoe? Or just stick with my Azuras which have about 400 miles on them at this point? I have a very neutral stride and no other issues.

I have a new pair of Speeds but actually never got around to trying them because I was doing so well with the Azuras.

Not looking for medical advice, just a possible option for a race day shoe. Appreciate any insight.