Why do my smallest two toes go numb when running?

Question

I recently began running again, I stopped for a little over a year during my pregnancy and the first 7 months after my daughter was born. Now when I run, during the first mile my left ankle hurts and the smallest two toes on my left foot go numb. The numbness goes away during my run and the pain leaves my ankle. I have not changed my type of shoes so I am unsure what could be causing this.... can it be from not tying your shoes tight enough?

Answer 1

might be too small of  shoes.... bellies  arent the only things that gain weight and or get bigger during pregnancy

Answer 2

It is definitely the shoe. If you have not done a shoe evaluation after your pregnancy do that ASAP - anything can change after that. So, if you are using the same shoe, it could be it is too tight or it is no longer the right shoe for you.

Answer 3

The cushioning on your shoes may be worn out--they need to be replaced after 300 miles.

Some shoes have different shapes, and they may be pressing against a nerve.

Answer 4

Shoes,shoes,shoes.

Very important.

Do not skimp on shoes...