DutchieRun the day, or the day runs you.
Think I found out what my foot pain is (with thanks to another runner with the same problem on another running forum): The Peroneus Brevis muscle helps you go up on your toes (plantar flexion) and also pulls the outside of the foot upwards (eversion). Its tendon attaches to the fifth metatarsal (below my little toe) on the outside of the foot. This muscle can get very tight in runners especially those who run a lot on roads. So I gather it's a form of tendonitis, right? .. yep. Treatment: ice when it's painful. Sports massages and stretches when it's not painful.l
Deb, yes I did ramp up pretty quick, but I was at 50+ mpw just back in August so I'm counting on some residual "memory" in the ol' legs to see me thru. Hope it works. I just don't have time to fiddle around now with my next marathon on Jan. 11... but of course I want to get to it in good shape and uninjured! So, it's a fine balancing act and I'll cut back the minute I feel the need. I only have time for a 2-week taper as it is, so I hope it works! Eliz, you've GOT to find some time to carve out for yourself! You're running on fumes, girl!