Strange Foot pain

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Hi I've been training for a half marathon but recently I'm have pain on top of my right foot which I feel after about 3 to 4 miles runing but the pain is so intensive that I have to stop my run and the pain start to fades away slowly as soon as I stop and I'll be quite normal during the day feeling a little or no pain at all is there any suggestions please

[Steve]

As a sports therapist who works with many runners who are training for various events I do see people with similar problems. I usually start with looking at footwear, training schedules (ie has the schedule ramoped up recently), warm up and any other previous injuries which could be contributary factors. I woudl recommend that you seek advice from a local professional but with the detail listed at this stage there are a few things you can do. Look at the above, are your shoes nearing the end of their value, have you changed your routine with the seasonal change or have you significantly upp'ed your training?...it appeasr that the concern is not superficial (ie rubbing etc) so if it is deeper set but wear off after short rest periods then calf strecthes into deeper muscle compartments maybe worth considering.
see link below also
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/foot/plantarfaciitis.htm a night splint is available for this if you follow the symptoms listed. Contrast bathing or even massage into the foot with a massage tool or even a golf ball could loosen any tendons which are holding on.
best of luck.
Steve