Bad news 😢 😞 😪

[Tessie66]

Been to see a podiatrist about plantar Fasciitis and he's said no running for 8 weeks and to start stretching both feet out using a cold tin off beans 3 times a day for 5 minutes. Basically the impact is causing the pain 😢 and once I've stretched them over a period of time the should be OK. Now gym workout is OK along with cycling rowing but given the Manchester marathon is end of April would I have enough time to train for it?

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

Argh Tessie sending so much sympathy your way. It’s an utterly miserable position to be in. I can empathise-I’m in a similar position with my April marathon having lost three weeks to flu and now facing at least another week or two out with a pulled muscle, I guess all we can do is take it day by day and see where we are. Really good luck to you with your recovery ❤️‍🩹

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you really not happy feels like I will have to start again eventually. 2 steps forward and 1 back. Hope your back running soon

[CBDB]

oh no! Bad news, indeed!

We recently found a secondhand viva rocker device to help with PF , but it sort of depends what the source of PF is. In my case, it’s tight calves, and I think this device has helped.

youtu.be/78QwkQuOq-Q?si=-c7...(Not working as expected?)

In my case, as it was likely due to tight calves, it is sometimes suggested that rolling your foot might not actually help that much, as it can exacerbate inflammation. Then some research suggests that it might not be due to inflammation at all.

I’ve found it confusing, but I’ve been meaning to start to do the below exercises, but haven’t gotten quite around it yet. But knowing these exercises definitely cannot hurt, but possibly might help, they might be something to try out to see if they help.

youtu.be/NE0GqcRb9f8?si=9YW...(Not working as expected?)

Hope it fades quickly as I hear they can stick around for longer.

(After any shower I’ve also gotten into the habit of creaming and massaging my feet with castor oil. Not sure it helps, but feels great)

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to CBDB]

Thank you I'd been using a tennis ball and will try the cold tin of beans now but doing both feet and not just the one that hurts. The viva rocker I will definitely look at as well.

[Cmoi Marathon]

Oh Tessie66 , what utterly rotten luck, I know that marathon means a lot to you.

Tbh I think it's too soon to know whether or not you'll be able to start. If I personally were in your position I'd be checking deferral or refund terms and conditions. Then, as close to the deadline as possible, I'd be thinking about my prospects of getting round within the cut-off time, and deciding accordingly. But that's just how my mind works.

Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery.

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you and happy new year. The deferel is February so I'm going to give myself the best chance and decide then, as you know I really want to do this marathon in April so fingers crossed at the moment

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Tessie66]

By February you should have a much better idea of where you're at, and hopefully you'll heal fully and quickly.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Oh no How frustrating. In my experience, worrying about whether or not I'm going to be fit can be worse than the disappointment of the decision to defer. If by Feb you have any doubts, be honest with yourself. There are other events, and Manchester will come around again. Having said that, I really hope the rest and physio work do the trick and you can get back on track. As it's your first marathon, at least you know you will PB, whatever your finish time. Your training only needs to focus on covering the distance 😊

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you only time will tell now

[Dendev75 Half Marathon]

Oh no, this is rubbish, I’ve struggled with plantar fasciitis in 2023 and couldn’t run for 12 weeks, I got to the root of the problem by visiting a physiotherapist and he identified weak glutes and a weaker left leg and gave me exercises each week to build up on. These did really help and it hasn’t returned but I wish I would have gone sooner as I could have been back running sooner.

I’m entered in the marathon in April too and understand how frustrating it is when your training plan does not go to plan.

I really hope you’re PF heals quickly 🙏🏼

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Dendev75]

Thank you weird because today it feels a lot better but been told not to run for 8 weeks and I'm my own worst enemy I'm dying to get out for a run but I don't want to set myself back

[Dendev75 Half Marathon]

oh good news it feels better. What’s it feel like to walk on? Is it worse in the mornings?

[misswobble Marathon]

It seems that as soon as we commit to a race a spoke gets jammed into our wheels! 😬😤🙄

I hope you can rehab the problem and hopefully make your starting line 🤞🙏

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thank you always seems to be two steps forward then two back again I'm hoping I can make it still 🙏

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Tessie66]

I think this is where the power of positive thinking comes in 😀. If I’ve paid for a race that’s another tick on the pro’s column ✅

Take care of yourself food wise as well - sleep too. It’s all going to help get you on the start line 💪🙂

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Food wise mum I've not behaved Christmas and just had my birthday but I will steadily improve that. Sleep well another 😴 one I've got to sort out but hopefully it will come together

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Tessie66]

Christmas is over and hopefully the treats have all gone. I’ve gone mad on homemade soups. It’s the antidote to all the excess 😁☺️

Good luck with your prep 💪🙂👍