Anyone Else's Feet and Legs Absolutely KILL Them?

[Coach81]

As a certified personal trainer, and fitness expert.. I would recommend you start at least walking a few weeks previous to your trip to get your body prepared for the trip.

Good luck!

 

[travelmom6416]

As a certified personal trainer, and fitness expert.. I would recommend you start at least walking a few weeks previous to your trip to get your body prepared for the trip.

Good luck!

I agree 100%. I feel guilty about this one. I am the one doing just that as I am a stay at home mom with kids in school all day. My husband is working gone about 10 hours a day to take care of us. The most he is doing now is the Wii for fitness. I have so much more stamina and my legs don't hurt and much.

 

[jettyspagetti]

My sister and her husband had their Honeymoon last september in WDW, they spent a week enjoying it. They are planning their vacation for this year-even though its only their first anniversary of marriage, it will be their tenth anniversary of dating. My Brother in laws first statement after sis comes to him with the 4day/3 night plan vs 7 days/6 nights "it makes my legs and feet hurt just to think about doing 7 days again!"

For us we start walking as a family to acclimate our bodies to so much walking. That combined with crocs and sketchers and VERY frequent breaks have helped. Our first trip we were not prepared for all the walking, the second trip was great since we were more prepared! I think all the walking nicely balances out the desserts and rich foods we eat while on the DDP

 

[KCMiller]

I always wear Crocs at the parks, and I don't have any problems with leg or back or foot pain at all. My dog ate my last pair just two weeks ago, so I'm going to have to pick up a new pair for my upcoming trip, but I wouldn't venture into the parks without them.

KC

 

[Shih-Tzu]

I alternated between New Balance sneakers at the parks and the $8.00 sandals from Wal-Mart at the resort. I was a little worried about our last trip because gel insoles are a no-no on flights apparently (if you can't walk, you can't fly either???) Now, I am Pooh-pooh sized, and DH is Pooh sized and neither of us walk very much.....but somehow at Disney, we do OK. Maybe we do run on adrenaline?????

Each morning and night, we each took 2 Advil, and no matter what time we got back to the resort, we made a point of going to the hot-tub and then for a swim...and first thing in the morning I would go to the hot tub and for a swim before the day started....

At home we have aches and pains all the time, but we don't seem to down at WDW....and we wondered why....that's when I told DH that we need a hot tub.... (that we'd have to shovel snow away from for 4 months a year?).

We'll see how things go this year, but last year if we wanted a break, we just sat down and took one for about 5 minutes or so and went again...for me it's swelling of the ankles with the heat but this time it will be December so here's hoping!!!! (and I'm going to hint about that hot tub for home every chance I get ).

 

[Shir Kahn]

My very first trip to WDW, my feet hurt so much each night that I couldn't even keep them facing up under the sheets! I had to sleep with my feet turned to the side. Turns out it was my shoes, I've gone many times since and no pain anymore.

 

[ElementCamper]

I use the 'little blue pill'







No, not that one! Generic Naprosyn (Naproxen Sodium). For me works great!

 

[wishspirit]

Might I suggest you try these? My 62 year old aunt with a TERRIBLE back recently went through a relatively painless seven days at the world doing LOTS of walking in these, at the urging of yours truly.

I have always suffered from blisters while at the world, until my last two trips when I was wearing these.

http://www.fitflop.com/

I would also recommend Birkenstocks, fantastic if you have bad arches like I do.

Just to let you guys know, this has NOTHING to do with your weight or age. I am 21, walk for between 30 mins and an hour a day, have a lower ideal BMI and oh my goodness my legs ache in the parks!!

I have found getting properly made insoles from a podiatrist really helps. I realised the aching in my legs is actually because I walk on the inside of my feet, and the insoles help me counter this.

Wearing supportive shoes, like birkenstocks or sneaker with insoles can really help with the ache. So can having decent rest breaks to sit and relax- go see the Muppets, Philharmagic or One Man's Dream, and give your legs a break whilst enjoying the Disney fun!

 

[brunette8706]

Hi! Try the crocs fllip flops which are so much more stylish than those ugly clogs. The flips are cute and comfy. Here's the link! Good luck!

http://www.crocs.com/womens-footwear-flip-flops/women-footwear-flip-flops,default,sc.html

 

[Vivianne]

My feet absolutely ached when I was much younger and did all the parks commando.

Now, I take it alot easier. Sit down from time to time. I don't think we're meant for constantly walking and standing non-stop during the day.

A little stopping and smelling the roses goes a long way and helps absorb and enjoy. Take the time to just simply enjoy where you are and who you're with. You'd be surprised to see how much you miss when you're just aiming your sights on the next ride/attraction.

 

[Taja]

My BFF wears everything from flip flops to Born shoes at the parks and is perfectly comfortable. She is, however, very active in her daily life. She works in school food service for three hours daily--no down time!

Then there's me. *sigh*. I sit and stare at a computer screen for a living. Well, a bit more than stare, but that's how it feels some days! *LOL*

About two months before a WDW visit, I try to increase my daily walks to 2 miles--usually one in the morning, and one in the evening. I would like to do more, but time is an issue, particularly when the sun rises later and sets earlier! We tend to visit WDW in December.

I have learned that I also need to do my basic exercise routine in the resort room before heading out to the parks each day. I stretch pretty much every part of my body--from the toes up! Then I do about 10 minutes of Pilates--about 20 minutes total. That seems to help a bit. If I don't do those things, I'm miserable after the first hour! When I do them, I'm good for about four hours before needing a break!

We're both in our 50s and overweight, although both of us are working on healthy and comfortable. Although we're about the same height and weight, we carry our weight differently, which probably has something to do with the way we handle prolonged walking. Possibly.

 

[ambertides]

For lots-of-walking vacations what works for me is: staying active, alternating crocs and tennies, taking 2 Excedrin in the morning (caffeine + pain relief, I have a hard time sleeping on vacations), and taking a hot bath right before bed every night. With those I am fine, even with 10 or so miles a day.

 

[alloyd1170]

I'm a believer that shoes play a huge role in how your legs and feet handle WDW. I've tried New Balance, Birks, Keens......but no matter what, Crocs are my choice of shoes at WDW. No cramps, no sore arches, no blisters (ok hot sweaty stinky feet yes if wearing the beach type). I am going to try my Croc flip flops this year (have always been worried about having my toes stepped on or crushed by a stroller). I'm overweight and not in any shape. I do take every op to sit down and rest now and then, and lean against a wall while standing in line. I actually find standing worse than walking around.

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

I get tired, but not leg/foot killing me tired. I love my ECCO sandals! However what I DO have a problem with, is a rash that appears from about my ankles up my calves. I can't figure out what causes it, unless it's the heat reflecting from the ground?

 

[tiki23]

I get tired, but not leg/foot killing me tired. I love my ECCO sandals! However what I DO have a problem with, is a rash that appears from about my ankles up my calves. I can't figure out what causes it, unless it's the heat reflecting from the ground?

http://walking.about.com/od/medhot/a/legrash.htm

I know there are threads here on the dis.

 

[Handbag Lady]

I use the 'little blue pill'

No, not that one! Generic Naprosyn (Naproxen Sodium). For me works great!

BINGO! This is what we use. I change shoes twice a day and we try to get our daily walks in about two months prior to each trip. I wear Crocs or any flip-flops, but I am no intrigued by these Fit-Flops that everyone her is going on about.

 

[Poohlovr]

I have a question about moleskin for those of you who have used it. Do you put it on to prevent blisters? The stuff is so sticky it seems it would pull your skin off. Do you leave it on when you shower and just wait for it to fall off? Please tell me how you use this stuff!

You are actually supposed to use it before any blisters develope. Before a blister developes, you will feel a hot spot (And that's exactly what you feel-a small area of heat-if you look at it, it may even be beginnins to turn red). Use the moleskin over that area before it blisters.
We always take some mole skin and a small pair of scissors (like manicure scissors) into the park with us.

Another trick I read about on here years ago is to spray your feet
with deodorant.
I don't know if that really works or not, but we've never had a blister while at WDW.

 

[tiki23]

You are actually supposed to use it before any blisters develope. Before a blister developes, you will feel a hot spot (And that's exactly what you feel-a small area of heat-if you look at it, it may even be beginnins to turn red). Use the moleskin over that area before it blisters.
We always take some mole skin and a small pair of scissors (like manicure scissors) into the park with us.

Another trick I read about on here years ago is to spray your feet
with deodorant.
I don't know if that really works or not, but we've never had a blister while at WDW.

I don't know about spray deodorant, but stick works well. The best thing for preventive blister/chafing care though is BODY GLIDE... ... love, love that stuff and will never take a walking trip without it! You can find it at most sporting goods stores.

As for tired feet, rolling a frozen water bottle under my feet, alternating with elevating them on the bed, really helps my feet at the end of the day. And love that peppermint lotion (with peppermint oil, in the tube) from Bath and Body Works.

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

http://walking.about.com/od/medhot/a/legrash.htm

I know there are threads here on the dis.

BINGO!! That's it!! I didn't realize it was a common condition! Thanks!

 

[HebeJebe]

Instead of deorodant or body glide I use a bandaid friction blocker. I imagine it is the same thing as the body glide. I use it all the time.