It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…

The Injury Edition:

1. I runfess…

You may remember that I complained for months about Achilles issues… not exactly pain during but stiffness/soreness after.  So I saw an ortho, went to 10 sessions of PT all while running conservatively.

I think my ankle movement improved and I thought that was the cause and ran finally a half in Sept. followed by some shorter races.

I hate to admit this but it’s bothering me AGAIN.

2.I runfess…

It doesn’t seem to bother me in the same way, though. On the same foot, I have this:

Causes (according to Dr Google):

• • Irritation and pressure from shoes.
  • Overusing your heel (especially in runners).
  • High-arched feet.
  • Tight Achilles tendons.
  • Certain gait disorders that affect how you move and walk.

Take your pick. I fit them ALL.

I think it started after wearing shoes and standing ALL day for 3 days in a row…

or from my Wednesday STEM volunteer runs on the SIDEWALK.

But now it hurts on and off WHILE I run!!!

3. I runfess…

Treatment (also according to Dr Google):

• • Over-the-counter NSAIDs to relieve pain and inflammation.
  • Icing your heel.
  • Wearing different, more supportive shoes.
  • Orthotics: Over-the-counter or custom-made inserts or heel cups you wear inside your shoes.
  • Physical therapy:  stretches or exercises to increase the flexibility in and around your heel and ankle.

Doing them ALL, of course.

It doesn’t say NO RUNNING…

4. I runfess…

When I first had those Achilles problems, I switched from my Topos low heel drop running shoes to Brooks Ghost high heel drop shoes.

Eventually I did switch back to Topos (adding a heel cup) as it didn’t seem to feel differently. And no pain while I ran.

Now, I’m back to my Brooks.

I wonder if I need a new pair of running shoes?

5.I runfess…

Even with my foot issues, I’m still looking for racing ops..

For a millisecond, I looked at the winter NYRR races since they opened for registration on Oct 14 (for members).

Nothing fit with my work schedule and besides they all SOLD OUT.

I still have a credit from the cancelled Manhattan 10k last winter. So maybe the Mini 10k again in June??

Happy Running! Anything to runfess this month? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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