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If you don't know how fast he his...check out this video
But on a side note, it is good to see that even elite runners (like the rest us "normal" runners) get plantar fasciitis - and they have to do all the same things for recovery. Night splints, golf balls, frozen water bottles, stretching, double checking with a MRI, shockwave therapy (that was next for me),...and you just have to wait. There is no magic pill. Most of the stuff I read while suffering through my PF said it would usually last no more than 4 to 12 months. If you are a runner, that's an eternity! Mine lasted 3.5 months then just went away one day.
I still have twinges if I do too much, mostly just a stiff foot after sitting down for awhile at night but no pain. I'm trying to make sure I cross train and not do too much running on consecutive days.
Speaking of training: so far this week...
Sunday- 6.2 miles (treadmill)
Monday- 3.5 miles (treadmill- hills)
Tuesday- 20.4 miles spinning (legs were dead- bad workout)
Wednesday (today)-?? I wanted to run since the weather is great, but I have my first night of a running clinic and I'm not sure what to expect so I don't want to be wiped out- also probably need a rest day at some point.
Thursday- spinning night/or running- depends on the weather :-)
Friday- easy 3
Saturday- my first race of 2012- Harrigan's 5k.
I know you've been thinking about a tri. Have you done one before? When I sign up for a tri, a magical thing happens - swimming becomes enjoyable. The triathlon has helped me attach to other sports besides running. Now when I can't run, it's less frustrating compared to when I was just a runner. I think I might be a triathlete now...we'll see. Get well and listen to your body whisper so you don't have to hear it scream!
ReplyDeleteJen, I'm still thinking about a tri- although I think I"m going to hold off a year. I need to actually start swimming since I haven't really since 1989, and think about biking outdoors. Plus, I think I've messed up my hip spinning too much. Marathon is still on my radar but we'll see.
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