Wk 5 run 1

[Stellarstar]

Managed this but have had a sore foot, arch area . Think it might be plantar fasciitis. Has anyone experienced this?

Amazed I've gotten this far but want to keep on without the pain. I feel like I've more energy since I started the Couchto5k.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Lots of people have plantar fasciitis but it is not possible for us to diagnose via the internet, so if you are concerned, see your

GP, physio or podiatrist.

Are you wearing proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop? Good shoes provide correct support.

Do you stretch after every run as advised in the guide to the plan?

Are you doing any strengthening exercises as linked to in the guide to the plan?

[Stellarstar Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Hello Ian thanks for the advice, I think I will get a gait analysis. I have also been doing some stretches.

[Itsamiracle Graduate]

I had plantar (not from running) it was very painful. I cured it by having shockwave therapy which worked a treat. Hope it gets better soon.

[Stellarstar Graduate in reply to Itsamiracle]

I had I Becky starting to run but it's getting worse. Thy, I'll look into tp.

[Stellarstar Graduate in reply to Itsamiracle]

Sorry I should have checked that last message!It was meant to say that I'd had it before starting to run.

Thanks I'll look into shock therapy.