I got to 5k a while ago, and was trying to get beyond that. However I’m finding that I keep getting what feels like plantar fasciitis on the top/side of my foot (don’t know the clinical term for that).
I keep having to take time off and then go back in about week 6 to build up again. I get back to 5k/ 40 mins and it comes back. Grrrrrrr.
I’ve bought shoes that were chosen after gait analysis so it’s not that
Any ideas appreciated
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If it’s the top side of your foot, it might not be plantar fasciitis. I had that last year and it is in the heel. I saw a sports massage therapist and I had tight calf which she sorted and gave me exercises to do. I still do them now to stop it coming back and I am careful about the shoes I wear, all the time not just for running and sports.I’m certainly no expert though and definitely would see a professional to get it checked out in case you do further damage.
A gait analysis might tell you if you need neutral or support but they wouldn’t know if you needed high or low drop shoes. What are you wearing? Brooks do lots of 12mm drop shoes.
Hi Tansycat. This sounds like extensor tendonitis. I had it last year and unfortunately it kept me away from running for 6 months. I tried to restart initially after 3 months but it was too soon so waited a while longer.
Do you have a swelling on the top of your foot ? I have been left with a residual bump.
Do go and see a physio and get some good advice. I should have stopped sooner than I did, then I probably would have been able to return sooner.
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