Plantar Fasciitis Question (Read 88 times)

The quick question: I've never had Plantar Fasciitis before, but on Wednesday at the end of the work day, as I'm walking to my car, my left heel begins to hurt significantly enough that I don't want to put full weight on it. It feels like a bruise. Feels better after running, and does not hurt significantly worse in the morning, though I do feel it slightly then as well. Does this sound like PF?

The other factors: I've just returned from a trip to England. We did a significant amount of walking there, and I was in dress boots for longer periods of time than typical of my schedule here at home (maybe a factor?). I've had Achilles Tendonitis before, and so obviously tight calves are something I try to pay attention to, but I didn't think to stretch at the end of those days of prolonged walking. Already back on the ball with my eccentric calf raises/heel drops.

I began my taper for an April 14 marathon just prior to leaving for London. So mileage has been lower, and while in London I didn't get the miles in I would have liked to (I blame the cask ales).

Additionally, after returning I began another bout with Sinusitis and took Monday-Wednesday off of running hoping to clear the sickness quickly. With three days of rest, the Wednesday evening onset seems peculiar.

Not the way I wanted the last few weeks before a marathon to go, but alas, that's life.

Further thoughts welcome.