tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post2101638078775159118..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Running with the devil Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5109690372398245702015-12-29T18:19:12.792-06:002015-12-29T18:19:12.792-06:00Yeah, I don't think the orthotics I got in the...Yeah, I don't think the orthotics I got in the past did much. In fact, I was told by an ortho to take them out of my shoe. They were causing a problem with my toe...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37351149038161940172015-12-29T18:17:36.423-06:002015-12-29T18:17:36.423-06:00Yep! so so so close!Yep! so so so close!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55788099843187920912015-12-29T18:17:19.843-06:002015-12-29T18:17:19.843-06:00It's pretty painful...I know I can run with it...It's pretty painful...I know I can run with it, but after this week, I'm going to give this poor foot a break!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61064378741159498862015-12-29T18:16:34.328-06:002015-12-29T18:16:34.328-06:00Oh yes, I'm going for it! I'm stretching l...Oh yes, I'm going for it! I'm stretching like crazy this week!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59728135417477839412015-12-29T18:15:41.795-06:002015-12-29T18:15:41.795-06:00Oooh! I wish you lived by me. I'd go see him!Oooh! I wish you lived by me. I'd go see him!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3435946083128645742015-12-29T16:42:35.318-06:002015-12-29T16:42:35.318-06:00PF was my first ever running injury back in 2007. ...PF was my first ever running injury back in 2007. At the time I went to a podiatrist and he made me orthotics and told me to take ibuprofen. It got better (gradually) but less than a year later I got achilles tendonitis on the same side. I always wondered if it was related, and that stuck with me for awhile. Since I have switched to lighter/minimal running shoes and ditched the orthotics neither has bothered me (knock on wood). There are some injuries that I feel like rest does not help with. I hope that you find something that works for you!Lisa @ Running Out Of Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182384531758005079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72521854223442320602015-12-29T11:46:33.386-06:002015-12-29T11:46:33.386-06:00I experienced a mild case of PF a few years ago. ...I experienced a mild case of PF a few years ago. Rolling my foot and wearing orthotics helped me tremendously. Sorry to hear you are going through it now. Sounds like you will reach your goal before the year ends - did I read 8 more miles to go? You can do it!Elaine @myrunexperimenthttp://www.myrunexperiment.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86171576783617821562015-12-29T10:47:15.876-06:002015-12-29T10:47:15.876-06:00I relate to the pain of PF. I had a small bout wit...I relate to the pain of PF. I had a small bout with it a few years ago and it is a stubborn bugger! What worked well for me was rolling a frozen golf ball on my foot. I've heard good things about wearing that overnight sock, though I never tried it myself. Many folks have mentioned keeping their calves well stretched out, too. I wish you a speedy recovery!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42448048577261023272015-12-29T08:35:45.398-06:002015-12-29T08:35:45.398-06:00That stinks! Sounds like you've got a great re...That stinks! Sounds like you've got a great recovery plan in place though. I hope it feels better soon! That's an awesome goal for 2015! If you can stand the pain, I would most definitely continue to go for it with just 12 miles to go. My goal has been 1200 miles the past two years. Last year, I fell short 41 miles. I was sick a good bit this spring only hitting 40-50 miles some months, so I'm 200 miles short this year. I'm 10 miles away from 1,000, so I'm definitely going to try to reach that at least. 1,200 will continue to be my goal for next year.Debra @HappyRunningSolehttp://www.happyrunningsole.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68179493888602739092015-12-29T06:38:43.217-06:002015-12-29T06:38:43.217-06:00When I've had PF in the past my husband (who i...When I've had PF in the past my husband (who is a chiro) has adjusted my foot and it has helped tremendously! Annmariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667924422069420830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58795454909796389232015-12-29T05:54:23.078-06:002015-12-29T05:54:23.078-06:00It will be fine. I'm so close now. I just need...It will be fine. I'm so close now. I just need to do a better job of stretching after I run.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2628041306435353202015-12-29T05:53:35.716-06:002015-12-29T05:53:35.716-06:00If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be doing...If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be doing this! LOL! But I'm glad you gave me that push. Now, I hope you feel better! Steroids. UGH!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54081973941161120922015-12-28T21:35:39.643-06:002015-12-28T21:35:39.643-06:00I'm sorry it is so tough to reach the goal but...I'm sorry it is so tough to reach the goal but you will get there. Take it easy on yourself though!Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?!http://yousignedupforwhat.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4228605696414309072015-12-28T21:29:46.260-06:002015-12-28T21:29:46.260-06:00Uggh, why are these monkey wrenches being thrown i...Uggh, why are these monkey wrenches being thrown in our plans. I'm sure you saw that I re-tallied and am over 1,000 but I wanted to keep going until I ended up in urgent care today with horrible bronchitis. Now on prednisone burst and an inhaler, whomp whomp. But I am cheering you on! I know you can do it!!!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45689491490042890312015-12-28T20:10:42.213-06:002015-12-28T20:10:42.213-06:00Funny you should mention heat. I've found noth...Funny you should mention heat. I've found nothing about the benefits of heat, but I warm my feet up on a heating pad in the morning while I sip my coffee. Helps a ton to loosen them up.<br />Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47648729888393140212015-12-28T20:08:55.858-06:002015-12-28T20:08:55.858-06:00I feel your pain, quite literally. On the one hand...I feel your pain, quite literally. On the one hand, I'm glad that PF is the extent of my running injuries, but at the same time, oh it can hurt. Stretching is fantastic, and the more I do yoga, the better it is, but I don't always make the time. I have had great success alternating heat and ice on the affected area, but I have no idea if there is any science behind it.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6521083851297286222015-12-28T18:47:27.031-06:002015-12-28T18:47:27.031-06:00I can't wait to see this guy. As long as he do...I can't wait to see this guy. As long as he doesn't make me stop running (which Marcia assures me he won't) I'm game for whatever he throws at me.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4421058270472965142015-12-28T18:46:33.491-06:002015-12-28T18:46:33.491-06:00I can't wait to meet him!I can't wait to meet him!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58646061684541469702015-12-28T18:46:18.408-06:002015-12-28T18:46:18.408-06:00Isn't that the truth? Thank you Dr Google!Isn't that the truth? Thank you Dr Google! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37932606820761814802015-12-28T18:46:00.076-06:002015-12-28T18:46:00.076-06:00My coach is a corrective exercise specialist who c...My coach is a corrective exercise specialist who continues to work with me on all my "issues". She has helped me a ton.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56245590235166184972015-12-28T18:44:27.650-06:002015-12-28T18:44:27.650-06:00This is my second go round with the beast and it i...This is my second go round with the beast and it is not fun.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11104244611634764992015-12-28T18:44:04.187-06:002015-12-28T18:44:04.187-06:00Yep, I'm taking it easy but I'm going to m...Yep, I'm taking it easy but I'm going to meet my goal! 8 miles to go.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43072831415307148402015-12-28T18:43:37.094-06:002015-12-28T18:43:37.094-06:00I love my lacrosse ball. Helps all over.I love my lacrosse ball. Helps all over.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64788015517281008172015-12-28T16:28:22.003-06:002015-12-28T16:28:22.003-06:00Bah so sorry about the PF. Hit that goal and then ...Bah so sorry about the PF. Hit that goal and then take it easy! Nicole @ Fitful Focushttp://fitfulfocus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8507204872264063162015-12-28T16:22:52.911-06:002015-12-28T16:22:52.911-06:00I truly and absolutely HATE PF with a passion.
Th...I truly and absolutely HATE PF with a passion.<br /><br />This year was my second flare up and I had success going to the chiropractor. Myofascial release and adjustments with the occasional ultrasound used as well. I'm down to once a month (when I first started going it was 2-3 a week) and I'm so grateful for the relief. I hope that you're feeling better soon because the devil truly is PF.Meridithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977722630571188167noreply@blogger.com