Injury ahoy!

[Sarahsnail]

First running related injury. Time to get some better footwear. My heal really hurts! Hoping I can run tomorrow. I've walked five miles today. Probably hasn't helped. Oops

[Clarabelle71 Graduate]

I feel your pain. Literally. I can’t put any weight on my heal today. Am resting it up and praying it’s not plantar fasciitis. Hope you’re on the mend soon.

[Sarahsnail in reply to Clarabelle71]

That's what I am worried about! Sending you get well soon wishes. Getting better shoes just as soon as I can. X

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Have you tried rolling a tennis ball under your foot? Can really help loosen tight plantar fascia (under your foot) which can lead to heel pain. Obviously stop if it causes too much pain, but this worked for me and I still do this after a long run.

[Clarabelle71 Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

I’ve been doing it with a rolling pin....I won’t be using it for pastry again 😃. I’m going to take your advice and keep doing the exercises even after the pains gone.

[Sarahsnail in reply to Sandraj39]

Thankyou so much for that advice. Now I wonder if my dad has a rolling pin. Staying at his, just visiting. 😂

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Sarahsnail]

..not used a rolling pin! Tennis ball is usually recommended! But whatever works for you!!

[Nannymo30]

I got a gait analysis done and invested in good running shoes. I have also had insoles made as I have incredibly flat feet. Really didn’t want to spend all that money but I don’t get the pains in my feet and my Achilles that I used to spend it was a good investment.

[Sarahsnail in reply to Nannymo30]

That's going to be my next buy!