Google is a wonderful tool for self-diagnosis don't you think? I've
diagnosed myself with tuberculosis, spinal meningitis, frost bite,
macular degeneration and Asian Flu before.
Thankfully I was completely wrong on all those diagnoses, but I really
think I'm right on this one. I oversupinate. For you non-runners out
there, it means I land on the outside edge of my foot and it doesn't
roll inward like it's supposed to naturally. This means I have less
cushioning when my foot strikes since pronating (foot rolling inward
slightly) allows your feet to absorb some of the shock of slamming three
times your body weight onto the ground with every step.
My right foot hurt after my 15K a couple of weeks ago. I iced it, rested
it for six days and that has seemed to abate the symptoms of what I was
about to diagnose as plantar fasciitis--something I really don't want
it to be. Now after my runs I ice it and it seems to work. From what
I've learned at the University of Google my slight bow-leggedness
contributes to my oversupination and so I'm not sure what I can do
mechanically to fix it. Hopefully being conscious about trying
to push off more from my big toes and icing any soreness after a run will prevent
further pain. This girl has a half-marathon to run!
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