Most of you have probably experienced plantar fasciitis in your years of running. I've had it before, but it is back with a vengeance! It started about 3 months ago and I went to the doctor. The only reason I decided to even get it checked out is that it only started hurting after I completed 55 miles of an ultra race (I DNF'd because I knew something was wrong with my foot). So, I went to see the doc just to rule out a possible stress fracture.For those who don't know me personally, I'm an active duty Marine. While this means "free medical", you get what you pay for! I had them take a look at my foot, pointed to where it hurt and explained how it felt. The doc's advice to me, "just run until it hurts too much"! (Yes, I could have come up with that diagnosis without any help.)
Me and a running buddy that I met during the ultra!
And being a fiend for information, I hopped online to look for the immediate cure to my problem. I started icing my foot, wearing the Strassburg sock, and rolling my foot on some small wooden balls. However, I absolutely did not stop running (nor do I plan to). All this being said, it's getting a little bit easier to tolerate, and it's mostly just my right foot.
So, anyone have some good recommendations for how to keep training while allowing my foot to get better?
