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First off, good for you for having the right attitude! After doing p90x, Insanity, TurboFire, etc. the one big thing I've learned is that foot pain almost always has to do with footwear. Different types of workouts will need different types of shoes that provide the right cushioning, stability, etc. What kind of shoes are you wearing? Have you tried others?

Also, if this is a new type of exercise to you, some of it might be coming from your body just getting used to the exercises. Perhaps try to stretch your feet a bit before your workouts and just flex them a few times to really limber them up.

Hope that helps!
Doro

I'm just wearing a basic running sneaker. They are a bit old. Maybe its time to try some new ones. Thank you for the advice. Its truly appreciated.

Good afternoon KHurleyMA!

Your attitude is definitely a winning one that is for sure! It may be an injury but it sounds like it could be a possible footwear problem. I ran into the same issue with a pair of old running shoes I was using for my first round P90X. The pain died down a couple of weeks later but every so often it would come back. It also didn't help I was on my feet all day either. When I replaced my shoes, pain was gone almost immediately. The shoes I use currently are the Brooks Glycerin 9. Though they are a running shoe, they work for me especially during Insanity.

I have a question, are the inserts of your shoes worn? If so, you can get replacement inserts at most shoe or sporting goods store if you don't want to buy brand new shoes. If the soles are worn, you may have to get a new pair. I spoke to a gentleman at a shoe store regarding this problem and he said most people can keep the same shoes (as long as they are not terribly worn) and just replace the inserts to fit their needs.

One way to avoid pain from the higher impact moves is to modify them. You may not be jumping up and down like you normally would but it may ease the pain significantly. With the modified moves, as long as you engage the core and go deeper into the movement of the exercise, you will get the same calorie and muscle burn.

Let us know if you have any other questions! I hope this goes away for you real soon! Way to BRING IT!
Raz

Hello Push to the limit: Here is the same information I posted for KHurleyMA that you may also benefit from:
Your problem could also be a condition called plantar faciitis which is a stretching of the plantar ligament that spans the bottom of the foot. It can be stretched with high impact and is usually due to fall arches creating a flat foot condition. One of the best remedies for this a custom fit foot orthotic. A podiatrist is the best bet to fit these for you and ask them if they measure for them in a non weightbearing position so your arch hasn't flattened when in a standing position. This wil give the true shape of your arch and the orthotic will then be created to provide your natural medial arch under a weightbearing position. It is worth the expense if you want to continue to progress in the P90X exercises injury free. A good treatment for plantar fasciitis is to roll the foot on a frozen water bottle to provide massage and also reduce the inflammation. I am a physical therapist assistant and have not only worked with many patients with this condition but also suffered it once in my life secondary to originally doing long distance running prior to my knees giving out on me. Good luck and keep pushing play.