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running with plantar fasciitis

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I developed PF while training for a half marathon.  I thought it was a bruise at first.  I went to a foot doctor and he gave me some stretches to do.  My foot still hurt so I went back and he gave me a cortisone shot.  That was almost more painful than the PF.  I do the stretches, which is to stand with your hands against a wall, put one foot next to the wall and the other foot farther back so you get the stretch.  Hold for a count of 10.  Switch feet.  I usually do 10 to 12 sets of these.  I also do the frozen water bottle and wear an orthotic at night to keep my foot flexed.  I think the combination of these things helped.  I still get some pain occasionally but nothing like it was at the beginning.

 

I only wear New Balance shoes.  I went to Road Runner and now have a custom insert for my running shoes.  I also have a very high arch so the insert really helps.

 

Good luck with your 5K.  I'm training for the Tinkerbell Half Marathon which is in January.


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