tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post9021106666552484605..comments2024-03-11T10:53:23.511-04:00Comments on Meg Go Run: My PF Scare!!!Meg Go Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-62323307385788339892016-06-08T15:53:03.584-04:002016-06-08T15:53:03.584-04:00Hope it is nothing more than a temporary nag for y...Hope it is nothing more than a temporary nag for you! I need to go for an ART tuneup for sure! Hurts so good!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711485387951151140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-13656823431172314712016-06-08T11:07:17.692-04:002016-06-08T11:07:17.692-04:00I wear Mizuno Wave Riders and have for yeeeeears n...I wear Mizuno Wave Riders and have for yeeeeears now. I love them. I was thinking about transitioning into a zero drop but never got around to it hahaha. I'm always barefoot here at home. I never wear shoes in the house. ART is what really helped my PF when I had it before.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-73710298782209260162016-06-08T08:38:18.919-04:002016-06-08T08:38:18.919-04:00I go barefoot a lot. I think there is a happy med...I go barefoot a lot. I think there is a happy medium between wearing shoes and going barefoot. I believe supportive shoes are not good, at least not for me, but it seems we are all so different with PF. I believe the foot needs to act like a foot and be in its most natural state. Living in Florida it is hard not to be barefoot! I run in Altras (which I think you do too??). I find that the wide toe box is better for me foot and I like the zero drop. No other running show is comfy for me. Tried Hokas and my feet went numb almost immediately into my run. I had PF for nearly 2 years. It was very bad probably the first 6 months or so until I started going for Active Release Therapy. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711485387951151140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-16235596887273530502016-06-08T08:21:23.294-04:002016-06-08T08:21:23.294-04:00I wish you were not the PF expert BUT we can all l...I wish you were not the PF expert BUT we can all learn from you!! Do you think it's okay to go barefoot or did your docs say to always wear supportive shoes??Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-44705364745420038342016-06-08T07:38:08.607-04:002016-06-08T07:38:08.607-04:00I consider myself a PF expert... Suffered with it ...I consider myself a PF expert... Suffered with it for nearly 2 years. Did traditional treatments of the shot, which I don't recommend. Hurt like hell and could not run for a month. My podiatrist actually encouraged me to keep running. I did physical therapy, 2 rounds, no help. I took antiinflammatories, rested. Refused orthotics because I believe those being prescribed for me for gait issues is what caused my PF. Finally, I found a chiro who was active release therapy and also Graston. I believe, and she believes, PF issues originate in tight calves. She did active release on my calves. I had several sessions every few weeks and really at the point I have no pain, perhaps a twinge here in there if I don't keep up on my yoga. I also bought a tool that allows me to do self Graston called the Heal Blade. It also seemed the more I ran, the better I got. My process of being rid of this also coincided with me starting to to heavier lower body weight training. You just cannot think of PF as a foot issue. It is all connected. I take a magnesium supplement every night. I also used compression ankle socks a little bit each day (FS6 brand). These are toeless. When I wear these I wear something called yoga toes which are like the things you put between your toes for a pedi but only rubber and thicker. I believe this has helped for general foot health. Let me know if you have any questions!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711485387951151140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-88733259080053267632016-06-07T22:08:51.642-04:002016-06-07T22:08:51.642-04:00No offense taken!! Ali's comment and your comm...No offense taken!! Ali's comment and your comment make me feel better- like I'm not the only one who thinks these things!Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-48410887784086933312016-06-07T22:07:49.262-04:002016-06-07T22:07:49.262-04:00I'm glad it's not getting worse. My IT ban...I'm glad it's not getting worse. My IT band is similar, except it's not every day like yours. However, it doesn't get WORSE. It's just angry or it's not. Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-83295487685262638032016-06-07T20:14:39.355-04:002016-06-07T20:14:39.355-04:00Pretty much every day. I've learned to live wi...Pretty much every day. I've learned to live with it. It doesn't get worse, which is a good thing.<br />Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-57694233748649159132016-06-07T19:43:15.611-04:002016-06-07T19:43:15.611-04:00Oh my gosh this is so funny because I feel like I ...Oh my gosh this is so funny because I feel like I am just as crazy as you! (No offense) The first thing in the morning slight pain is the worst because there is no time to see if it gets better before running. Most of the time i just go for it and tell myself I will stop if it hurts. I had PF when I first started running, but over the past few years I occasionally have a weird foot pain that feels a little different than PF. Stretching and massage seems to help alot though. I hope your PF stays away for good!Lisa @ Running Out Of Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182384531758005079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-74668808911953750852016-06-07T18:26:44.536-04:002016-06-07T18:26:44.536-04:00THANK YOU. I feel like I am going bat shit crazy. ...THANK YOU. I feel like I am going bat shit crazy. It's amazing what the mind can do. At least I know I am crazy. Self awareness is important.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-6447846819532590172016-06-07T18:25:53.251-04:002016-06-07T18:25:53.251-04:00It seems like these days sitting is to blame for e...It seems like these days sitting is to blame for everything! Sitting AND running. So don't run. And don't sit. Just lay????Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-25215438470851879272016-06-07T18:05:02.576-04:002016-06-07T18:05:02.576-04:00I totally get what you mean by being "aware&q...I totally get what you mean by being "aware" of your feet. Then you can't decide if you're paranoid or really feeling pain! I hope the stretching keeps helping. Maybe you caught it early and can avoid it being full blown PF!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-75597836792512888342016-06-07T16:06:47.774-04:002016-06-07T16:06:47.774-04:00Ugh, sorry about the scare but I'm glad you fo...Ugh, sorry about the scare but I'm glad you found stretching in bed helps. I've not had PF (knock wood). It's my hips that sneak up on me. Part of me thinks sitting is to blame rather than any activity. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-5416806674264452342016-06-07T14:21:14.173-04:002016-06-07T14:21:14.173-04:00Thank you for all that info, Karen! I know you go ...Thank you for all that info, Karen! I know you go through your foot issues. :( That makes sense that barefoot when nothing hurts is a good idea to strengthen but if something hurts, pad it up. I am going to go by that philosophy for now. I do go around the house barefoot or in socks whenever I am at home. I mean, ALWAYS. It's just something I do. I have always read that it's a GOOD thing. But of course if someone has an injury then it may not be. <br /><br />I am AFRAID of injections of any kind.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-78301845018627973822016-06-07T14:18:49.969-04:002016-06-07T14:18:49.969-04:00Yes I have heard horror stories of people that hav...Yes I have heard horror stories of people that have it and have it for a looooooong time. But I have straight up had it BAD twice. When I say bad, I mean that it hurt very badly. But I quickly did the things I needed to do to make sure it went away, and in both instances it was gone in under a week. Now I realize some people get it and do the same things I did and it sticks around, so it's not like I did something RIGHT and they did something WRONG, it was just I was lucky! But it is always nice to hear of stories of people that get it and it's just a little blip in their running, not something that lasted for weeks. Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-40292252705133762832016-06-07T14:16:50.257-04:002016-06-07T14:16:50.257-04:00Thanks girl! I am cleaning today and I have my run...Thanks girl! I am cleaning today and I have my running shoes on! Normally I would do it barefoot...Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-37143389767766991582016-06-07T14:15:42.770-04:002016-06-07T14:15:42.770-04:00Yes, it was hard for me to get a straight answer a...Yes, it was hard for me to get a straight answer about anything!Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-6174321728160148922016-06-07T14:15:01.561-04:002016-06-07T14:15:01.561-04:00Well I go that wall stretch for my calf and then b...Well I go that wall stretch for my calf and then bend my leg so it gets my achilles. Then I also just stretch my toes back with my hands.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-9939639076049497482016-06-07T13:34:51.081-04:002016-06-07T13:34:51.081-04:00I'm in a constant low state of worry about get...I'm in a constant low state of worry about getting PF because it seems like every runner gets it at some point! I'm really glad that the stretches are helping you though. That gives me hope that if/when I get it I'll be able to do the same and keep running. <br /><br />I've read several pro runners say that they run barefoot on soft surfaces - like grass - to strengthen their feet. However, they don't recommend doing it on hard surfaces. Lots of pro ultrarunners seem to follow this philosophy! I could never ever run barefoot on any surface though. I am super paranoid about something puncturing the bottom of my foot. That area is so soft/tender I just think even the smallest puncture would be so painful! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-34745637616881673422016-06-07T12:18:47.237-04:002016-06-07T12:18:47.237-04:00As you know, I get an injury scare probably once a...As you know, I get an injury scare probably once a week (hello paranoid runner). I had PF and had to stop running and got orthotics. What are the stretches you do? Maybe we should all start to do them! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08177308883627646456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-22456336879612500362016-06-07T09:38:42.021-04:002016-06-07T09:38:42.021-04:00I'm glad to hear the stretching helped!
PF s...I'm glad to hear the stretching helped! <br /><br />PF seems to be a very conflicting subject in the running world! You can't type foot pain in Google, without Dr. Google telling you 1. You are going to die and/or worse 2. You can't run anymore! <br /><br />I'm glad the rest and stretching helped you! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-82092023354767173072016-06-07T09:29:47.634-04:002016-06-07T09:29:47.634-04:00I've never had PF (thank God, knock on wood) b...I've never had PF (thank God, knock on wood) but I certainly have felt like I was getting it and whenever that happens I make sure to wear supportive shoes ALL the time, even in the house. I'm glad yours is gone! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137691553415564797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-69200093927972884622016-06-07T09:16:45.759-04:002016-06-07T09:16:45.759-04:00Thanks girl!! Yes I think usually it is in the hee...Thanks girl!! Yes I think usually it is in the heel first. We all prob get normal foot aches and pains.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-72226696968865183592016-06-07T09:16:06.863-04:002016-06-07T09:16:06.863-04:00I get paranoid reading injury shit on the internet...I get paranoid reading injury shit on the internet too!!! Like I could read about someone breaking a toe and I can convince myself my toe is also broken.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-76342771093551472092016-06-07T09:15:20.521-04:002016-06-07T09:15:20.521-04:00I hate that Wendy! I hope it's not. Does yours...I hate that Wendy! I hope it's not. Does yours hurt every day or just some days?Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.com