TOTF pain

I have been sidelined for 4 weeks now, my right foot was in pain, and I start slowly to recover. It is the second time I am having this, last time was on the left foot. Again a case of too much too soon, after doing some great runs of about 4km, I increased the distance too much, but I guess this is what happens when you're impatient....

Now after 4 weeks, I start to see the end of the tunnel and will start slowly to run again.

I believe my right foot needs a bit more flexion, so I am actively stretching calf/achilles....

I am using a TPtherapy roller (see www.tptherapy.com) to help me soften my muscles, they really work miracles !!

I walked 4km on Friday and it was good, so hopefully I can start running again soon, it feels itchy in my feet !!!!

Wish me luck, I haven't given up on my barefoot dream !!!

Andreas

Comments

Barefoot Ken Bob
Not only "too much, too soon", but also about technique. Relax the calves, allow the heels to rest on the ground with each step. This reduces stress on the feet (thus avoiding stress fractures). If you feel your heel pounding, rather than tensing the calves, bend your knees. This not only changes the angle of the foot for a fore-foot-FIRST landing, it also provides wonderful springs that soften the landing, and as your body moves in front of your feet, release that energy to move you forward (no need to consciously push-off, in fact, pushing off, stiffens the springs so they no longer work)
more info: http://barefootrunning.com/?qa_faqs=foot-pain#top-of-foot-pain
 
Spiderweb62
Thanks for that, makes a lot of sense, I actually clearly remember that tense feeling in my right calf...I have been running barefoot, so the tmts probably doesn't make sense, my feet did not complain :) I will work on the exercises you suggest
 
EnricM
The rollers work miracles indeed. And also the humble tennis ball. You can use hem for a more local treatment than the rollers, but they hurt like crazy !
I use one ball or two balls in a bag. Cheap as hell too.

And Best of Lucks with your recovery !!!
 
Spiderweb62
I am now 2 month from my last post, and I have to say I made huge progress, thanks to the advice from Barefoot Ken Bob !! I can run 10km unshod, adding some trail and feel great !! I have never enjoyed running that much. I believe the key is really to gain that flexibility in your ankle to allow it to roll effortless. Leg muscles should NOT be used during the push effort. I think it's all done by the glutes. The heel should only feel the pressure from the push, it seems that this is what works for me at least.

I am now hoping to slowly increase my distances
 

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