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Title: Training through PF
Post by: roadstrailstris on August 11, 2014, 09:06:55 PM
I'm registered for a late Oct. half, and just started training for it after a short break from running (cut back for about 3-4 weeks). I'm stuck on the TM for the next few weeks until the kids are back at school, and I'm having ankle and PF pain in my right foot. I'm stretching and icing but I want to keep training- any good advice?

Title: Re: Training through PF
Post by: caito on August 12, 2014, 06:24:38 AM
Go for ART.

Consider getting some Superfeet inserts for your shoes.

Strassburg sock at night.
Title: Re: Training through PF
Post by: Ice Cream on August 12, 2014, 07:09:43 AM
I found that the key was to wear good shoes with arch support at all times. No flimsy flip flops, no high heels. Just Birkenstock sandals and dansko clogs.
Title: Re: Training through PF
Post by: Mom of Scooby on August 12, 2014, 07:39:35 AM
Ugh I feel your pain... I am now just feeling better since last august.. I tried everything and the only thing that worked for me was deep tissue massage... Often..
Roll your foot on a golf ball, especially before you get out of bed in the morning..

It's definitely one of those things that what works for one might not work for the other
Title: Re: Training through PF
Post by: caito on August 12, 2014, 08:56:32 AM
I found that the key was to wear good shoes with arch support at all times. No flimsy flip flops, no high heels. Just Birkenstock sandals and dansko clogs.

I agree.  No bare feet.  To this day I always wear Crocs around the house instead of bare feet.
Title: Re: Training through PF
Post by: Rochey on August 12, 2014, 09:43:39 AM
And you need to keep your calves stretched...eccentric calf raises and yoga. 
Title: Re: Training through PF
Post by: Arrojo on August 12, 2014, 09:17:52 PM
Yes, ART will fix it.  Ice the bottom of your foot after every run by using a frozen water bottle and rolling your foot back and forth on on it.