So frustrated!

[Running_at50]

I cannot believe it that I now have an injury on my foot, I suspect plantar fasciitis. I am so close to graduating, about to start week 9 and now this happens. It's made me feel so frustrated! Any tips to help it get better would be gratefully received. I am putting ice on it, gentle stretches and pain relief. Hope it goes soon!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Yes, very frustrating!I suffered with it in both feet a few years ago , luckily it was before i started running .

You may find this article useful.

runnersworld.com/health-inj...

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you

[Liono Graduate]

Urgh, I sympathise with the frustration. There seem to be quite a few of us who are either on the injury couch or just coming off it, so you're not alone! I have a different problem, but the physio has recommended insoles designed for plantar fasciitis to take the pressure off my fallen arches, so that could be an option worth investigating? They take some getting used to though!

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to Liono]

Thank you. I bought some a while back when I had it in my other foot. Will give them a try

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

That sounds utterly miserable. So sorry it’s happened just now. I’ve never had it but friends that have say it’s rotten. My best friend’s improved with special insoles. Definitely worth investigating.

Sending good wishes for a speedy recovery and those runs will still be there for you when you’re ready, ❤️

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you. It's just so close to the end (or the beginning 🤔)

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Patience.... it is the only way! Instructor57 has given you the tips!

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. It's going to be tough but I also know I have to be sensible.

[Me_time Graduate]

So unfair, take care of the foot first and the runs will still be there for you. Sending you wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to Me_time]

Thank you x

[Brixcos Graduate]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. So frustrating, but the C25K programme will wait for you.... 🙃

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to Brixcos]

Thank you 😌

[Duckaroo Graduate]

Hello I had this both feet at different times took me 6 months to get over it I then did the cto5k again and been fine since I found this strap like a sock that you wore in bed to stretch the foot from Amazon it really helped me also keep calves lose

Hopefully it will mend soon 🦶

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to Duckaroo]

How horrible for you 😞 I have heard about that strap, will take a look on Amazon, thank you

[Anasta Graduate]

The one thing that saved me from my PF ( god it was so painful I would cry) are insoles from Superdrug - Around £12 ‘Superdrug full length orthotic insoles - I remove the insoles from everyday shoes or size up for converse/vans. Hope they help x

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to Anasta]

Thank you will look into those. It is extremely painful. Feeling a bit better today. I have been doing ice, stretching and resting more today. Fingers crossed it heals quickly

[Birra1 Graduate]

Oh no. Poor you, but please believe it when I say I sympathize with you. I'm another one to add to that injury couch. I was on second consolidation run when my back went.

Try and stay positive. The forum will help.

Take care 🙂

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to Birra1]

Oh no how horrible for you. It's lovely when things are going so well and then you get injured and you're out! Not for long hopefully. I take comfort in the fact that professional athletes get injured (not in a nasty way) but that it can happen to anyone. Get well soon x

[Birra1 Graduate in reply to Running_at50]

Thank you

[nowster Graduate]

From what I've read, it appears that PF is a "too much too soon" injury.

Long term, the best thing is to build up the muscles that naturally support the foot's structures. In the short term, insoles may give relief by taking the load off the fascia.

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thank you. I have been taking it easy, eased my pace and felt good. I always stretch well after and never get aches the next day. Perhaps I have to work on my calves more 🤔

[Wannaberunner20]

Hi I have suffered with this too on & off. I have found not going barefoot around the house really beneficial. Sounds weird I know but instead I wear a thick soled supportive pair of flip flops (from Clark’s) this has made a massive difference.

Hope you feel better soon & are back in your running shoes in no time x

[Running_at50 Graduate in reply to Wannaberunner20]

Thank you. I must say I always go about bare foot so will definitely get a good pair of flip flops

[colinjmtb68]

It is very frustrating yes & I sympathise, have you considered some Arch Support Thongs. By the reviews this brand is considered to help sufferers of Plantar Fasciitis Slappas Thongs Australia. They are also available on Amazon USA if you aren't on this sode of the globe