Piling on the miles as a runner can make for tired dogs . . . and by dogs, I meet feet that are barking at you for relief. Even if you don’t run or workout much, having a job (err, like being a mom), that keeps you on your toes all day, can also make feet start to feel a little unhappy.

But, moan and goan no more, I’m sharing 5 Ways to Refresh Tired Runner Feet. Read on!

Put your feet up:  Hello duh, take a break, but those feet up. You’ve been running, working out or standing up all day, and elevating your feet can help reduce stress and any swelling. 

Foot Exercises: It may sound silly, but the muscles in your ankle and foot need strengthing too, they will make your feet feel better in the long run and help prevent injuries. Toe raises, ankle circles, toe towel grips, toe spreads are good foot exercises to add to your routine. Check out my friend Valerie at @runrx on instagram, she always has good foot exercises.Foot Soak: Depending on the discomfort you are having, you should soak feet in an ice bath or warm tub of water. Feet that feel swollen, extra angry or possible have an injury should be soaked in cold ice water to help reduce inflammation. If you just have foot fatigue, try warm water with Epsom salts or magnesium flakes.

Massage: Relief runner foot pain with massage, both before and after activity. You can self-massage with your hands (or if lucky, a partner will do it for you) or, roll your feet around on a tennis, lacrosse or official mobility ball.

Recovery Sandals: When you’re not working out, don’t stress your feet by putting them in shoes that will cause your body to work harder. Comfy and supportive custom-fit footwear can really make a big difference in preventing slipping, flopping, unnecessary ankle rotation, and keeping your foot in place for optimal movement.

I LOVE the sandals from Wiivv for running and workout recovery along with every day moving around. The custom fit means the sandals will hug, cradle and support your unique body preventing uneccessary strain with every step. When I recover more quickly, I know I can get back to all the fitness things I like doing with the most minimal down time. It’s really cool how custom Wiivv Sandals work. First, you take a picture of your feet with your cell phone and submit them though the phone app. Then, your feet are digitally mapped in 200 points to create custom sandals that fit your feet perfectly! They are delivered straight to your door in about 10 days.

The style is very versatile, and you can pick the color of arch detail and strap colors! I have the brown leather, but will definitely be ordering more straps because you can swap them in and out for different looks.

So, do something good for your feet and start wearing Wiivv Sandals. Those cheapie, almost one-size flip-flops are so bad for your feet – even just a tiny 2mm to 4mm “mis-fit” can make your foot have to work harder than it needs to and set you up for possible injury.

These are the most comfortable sandals you will ever wear! Don’t believe it? This guy even ran the Boston Marathon in a pair of Wiivv Sandals

They also make Custom Insoles that you can slip into your running or work shoes! Mine feel so great and I love the cute floral pattern I picked out! I’m sharing the custom insole love earlier this year (below).

What do you do to refresh tired runner feet? To you have a favorite product or exercise? Please share in the comments – XOXO, Jennifer 

This post is sponsored by Wiivv and also contains affiliate links, however all opinions, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.