Its amazing - I'm generally an intelligent person, but when it comes to running, I keep making the same mistakes over and over.
After averaging 10-30km a week since the marathon (3 months), then taking 10 days off, I emerged from my funk and ran 65k in 8 days. This isnt a huge volume, but coming off 3 months of nearly nothing, was silly. I also knew my shoes were beyond their use by date - had even compared the wear in the soles to my last 2 pairs and saw they were the most worn. Nonetheless I pushed on.
Sunday after an 18k easy run I couldnt walk due to heel pain - clearly had PF. So I've instituted all the right management steps, got some new shoes, and will see how things go.
On the bright side, I've been really enjoying my running, and if I can nip this in the bud will keep on with the plan as previously described - freeform program with more morning runs. I'll leave the performance goals to next year.
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Ouch - sorry to read about your PF. I know how painful it is. Ever since I had it I make the point of stretching the fascia as part of my stretching regime. Never had a problem since.
I assume you have now found new uses for tennis and golf balls!
Your free form plan sounds good, a bit of running without the pressure. As you probably know, I have got myself a decent bike and enjoy the variety. Loosens up the entire regime. Might be something worth considering?!
All the best with beating the PF and enjoying the relaxed running...sometimes its good to take a break from chasing the goals.....
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