Wed, Jun-09-10, 16:10
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Plan: Atkins72/Paleo/NoGrain/IF
Stats: 285/220/200
BF:
Progress: 76%
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Originally Posted by Chris_D
Hi There!
Do you mind if I join in?
Back in March of this year I was on week 4 of the C25K and loving it! I was amazed by my progress and increased stamina.
I wanted to get back to the low-carbing way of life and to get into an exercise regime. Unfortunately after countless attempts at trying both at the same time, the 'all-or-nothing' mentality allowed the excuses to emerge.
Then one day I decided that if I could get a few weeks of good solid exercise under my belt, perhaps the good eating would follow. And just as everything was coming together nicely, I developed Plantar Fasciitis. For those unfamiliar, Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition caused by overuse of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot. The Plantar Fascia is a broad, thick band of tissue that runs from under the heel to the front of the foot.
It has been 4 months of pain and therapy but I finally feel that there is an improvement. I am now two weeks 100% on program and would LOVE to resume my jogging but I am sooo scared and apprehensive; I just don't want to go back to that awful pain. What to do, what to do???
Has anyone experienced this? Or does anyone have any words of wisdom or advice?
Thanks a bunch!
Cheers,
~ Chris ~
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The standard treatment for PF is immobilization and extra support, but many people I know have had success going very minimalist with footwear or barefoot. I get PF in stability shoes, do OK in lightweight trainers with minimal cushioning that are very flexible, and do best barefoot or in shoes with no support or cushioning at all. Running like this allows the fascia to gently stretch.
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