I’ll keep this short. It’s been 14 weeks since I started on this journey of plantar fasciitis. I had to drop my plans to run a marathon, and I may even need to change my half marathon plans. I’ve been able to savor the blessings of physical strength, learned to love swimming, and work through…
Category: running
Recovery Running #mondaymiles
I’m at a stage in my life where every run I take is a recovery run. I’m coming back from plantar fasciitis (PF), and it really tests my resolve to run. First off, I must say that since I’ve been lifting more and my cardio based on swimming, folks have been asking me how often…
Joining the #mondaymiles crowd, and PF Week 4, Day 1 Update
I will be joining all those who use the #mondaymiles hashtag to remind me to journal my running and training exploits. I’ll post my #mondaymiles on Monday evenings after I put my kids to sleep but before I turn in for the night. This should be between 9:30 and 11:00pm most nights. I’m a bit…
PF Recovery, Week 3, Day 4
I decided I’d give an update on plantar fasciitis recovery. The past couple days, my heel has been a bit temperamental. It has not hurt, of course, since I’ve not run in nearly four weeks, but I expected it to be near 100% by now. LOL, of course that’s the problem with PF. It takes…
PF Recovery, Week 2, Day 5
We’re already 5 days into week 2 (or 3, depending on how you’re counting)! I stopped giving you all updates on the day-to-day because since I’m not running, it doesn’t change much. No or minimal heel pain, go to the gym, lift, swim, work, wash/rinse/repeat. So I’m not writing every day, even though every day…
PF Recovery, Week 1 Recap
So what have I learned after taking two weeks of rest with plantar fasciitis? I’ve learned that no one knows much of anything about this condition, and I’ve learned that swimming is a lot of fun. I’ve also learned that exercise can be immensely pleasurable. I’ve felt, at least for the past 8 years or…
PF Recovery, Day 5
Another day pain free in the heel, but now have to figure out how to strengthen and loosen my calves. Those feel a bit tight from the calf raises I’ve been doing–specifically the seated calf raises–and so I’ll be taking it slow there. My calves have always given me problems, especially as I increase the…
PF Recovery, Day 4
4 days pain free! Even on first step out of bed… I never thought I’d be saying that so soon, but it’s true. Hopefully it’s not just the cortisone, but that there is some healing going on as a result of wearing the inserts and avoiding running. It’s been two weeks tomorrow since I’ve run…
PF Recovery, Day 2
The cortisone is still working, although I feel like it may be starting to wear off and that I’ll be able to rely on cues from my foot if I do something I’m not supposed to. All that to say, still no pain. Now about that cross training. I basically do a circuit weight training…
PF Recovery, Day 1
Plantar fasciitis makes you grateful and very thankful that you have the physical ability to run, lift (somewhat) heavy things, and move through almost any natural pattern without pain. Because plantar fasciitis seemingly comes from nowhere, and apparently goes away of its own accord. However, on my first day of what I’m calling “plantar fasciitis…