Feeling more positive for week 9

[dorarunning]

Been feeling a bit despondent after my Week 7, Run 2. I think just a lot of things had come together and mentally and physically I was very tired. Turned out I had plantar fasciitus which had been caused by a combo of running and wearing backless slippers during lockdown (who knew!).

Have now sorted this by rolling a can under my foot twice a day (yes, really!), and wearing proper shoes with an insole around the flat. The NHS has some good advice and exercises for those also with a painful foot arch nhs.uk/conditions/plantar-f...

I slowed down for a couple of runs while I was recovering. But finished week 8 yesterday at the speed that I had been running at previously (a modest 7min/km, nothing too extreme) and now looking forward to graduating next week. Very proud of how far I have come. Thanks so much to everyone here for the inspiration, advice and support over the past few weeks.

Oh also to get myself back in the positive mindset I read 'Running Like a Girl' by Alexandra Heminsley, which I would recommend to those starting out and wanting to get excited about a future as a runner.

[massagemum]

You're doing great! I had plantar fasciitis and had steroid injections in my heel which caused it to rupture. Very painful! Avoid flip flops at all costs! I was unable to complete my run today due to knee pain. Had a good cry and got a support bandage on now. Hoping it will heal in s few days. Good luck with your future runs x

[PurpleCat87 Graduate]

I also have plantar fasciitis - I found some shaped backless slippers (Vionic Gemma) on Amazon (the US site) that have really helped the condition. Also worth seeing a podiatrist when you can. I expect you have done this but having the right running shoes helps too.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done! Yes, amazing how bad slippers can be for your feet! No wonder we all end up shuffling!

Good luck with W9... you've got this 👌🏻😁