Okay, this is not advice. I'm just saying that I fractured my heel last May. Even after wearing a walking boot for 3 months, my heel hurt every single day. Actually, every minute of every day for 11 months after it healed. Until.....wait for it.....I bought a pair of Newtons. Hey, I'm just saying....
Give yourself time. Your marathon was two weeks ago. Don't mess with it. One really needs to recover and not allow a twinge to morph into something chronic.
As to shoes, I happened to post something today that mentions the Newton. If you've not had chronic issues, I wouldn't switch to a more forefoot stride. I had major injury issues in the past, with two 3-month hiatuses for two completely different injuries in an eight-month period, but overcame them with some PT and slight stride adjustments.
If you do switch, there seem to be new, less-engineered and cheaper (than Newtons) shoes worth a look, as well as Newtons.
You're such a drama queen! Just keep running (faster) it'll never catch up.
ReplyDeleteDrama queen? Nah, just a frustrated B-movie actor.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Damn right! We wouldn't want GUS to have to replace you at Ragnar or anything.
ReplyDeleteI'll be cool for Ragnar! It's just a hint right now. Taking it easy the next couple of days.
ReplyDeletestretch the achilles. Ice.
ReplyDeleteBummer! Take care of your achilles! I agree with Tony...stretch and ice. Also, give yourself a little break.
ReplyDeleteFunny video...I was amuzed:)
That bites. Still thinking Lake Youngs Ultra?
ReplyDeleteI should be okay for Lake Youngs. At this point, it's just a little soreness. Going to back off for a few days & stretch and ice, as suggested.
ReplyDeleteOkay, this is not advice. I'm just saying that I fractured my heel last May. Even after wearing a walking boot for 3 months, my heel hurt every single day. Actually, every minute of every day for 11 months after it healed. Until.....wait for it.....I bought a pair of Newtons. Hey, I'm just saying....
ReplyDeleteI came here from here.
ReplyDeleteGive yourself time. Your marathon was two weeks ago. Don't mess with it. One really needs to recover and not allow a twinge to morph into something chronic.
As to shoes, I happened to post something today that mentions the Newton. If you've not had chronic issues, I wouldn't switch to a more forefoot stride. I had major injury issues in the past, with two 3-month hiatuses for two completely different injuries in an eight-month period, but overcame them with some PT and slight stride adjustments.
If you do switch, there seem to be new, less-engineered and cheaper (than Newtons) shoes worth a look, as well as Newtons.
LOL - love the video. That sucks about the soreness. I wish that I had some awe inspiring advice, but I don't.
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