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Chris PRs: 27:26 5k/ 49:52 5mi/ 58:17 10k/ 2:09:24 half/ 5:13:17 Full
Post-Bipolar PRs: 38:35 5k/ 1:09:34 8k/ 1:09:39 5mi/ 1:33:03 10k/ 3:20:40 Half
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I had issues with it post marathon last fall and found that it had nothing to do with running. It was actually being caused by spending long hours on my feet at work with unsupportive shoes (crocs). I bought some insoles for PF and started wearing running shoes at work and the problem went away within a month. Hope this helps Jarrod
Why is it sideways?
Modified to add: and you may just try running more. I swear more miles fixes most problems, even when you'd think the opposite was true. My PF was worst when I was least consistent, and when I was running the lowest mileage. You may find that - if you have the right shoes - it goes away on its own once you get in the 20-25 miles per week range, running 4-5 days a week. But take that advice with a huge grain of salt, since it might cripple you, too. But I don't think its coincidence that new shoes + good consistent mileage has finally started to ease this problem in my left foot. I was considering amputation, too.
Another shoe that works for me is the Asics GT-2120. As the running store dude explained to me, the rigid arch (see below) on the inside of the shoe does the trick for many PF sufferers.
Thanks, Mishka. Very interesting. I was running primarily with the GT-2120's all last spring, including two PR marathons, loved them - and then right when I switched to another shoe, the PF started. And the shoes I just bought "Brooks Adrenalines" are (according to the cute sales girl anyway) very similar to the 2120s, and they've helped a lot. And I've been wearing my old 2120's around the house lately. And the PF is going away. Any idea if the new 2130's have the same structure? If you're right, I'll just buy nothing but 2100 series shoes. I'd love to find a fix that easy.
I have been using Brooks Adrenaline 6's for the past year, right now on my 2nd and 3rd pair, and they are great. Are you on the 7's ?
I've got a fever...
according to the cute sales girl anyway
And the girl swore they were similar.
On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.
Hey, I have been living with PF for three years now, and managing it.
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