Foot Problems - any veterans?

[linda]

My friend has a very sore right foot and the pain is felt in the upper portion in the metatarsal area. It hurts or there's pressure at toe-off and whenever the heel is up while running/walking. Anyone ever suffered from something like that? Advice?

[Weaklegged runner]

I tried metatarsal pads - they work well
But I think the trick is to reduce the amount of running you do on a weekly basis
Build up again after a while ( a month or two) - when you feel better
Also alternate hot and cold immersion - two minutes each in hot water and ice - worked great for me!
Good luck