Tag Archives: plantar fasciitis

Perspective shift and plantar fasciitis video

Posted on February 23, 2011 by lizahoward

I had some sleep last night and now I’m feeling all inspired and peppy.  I got up at 4 this morning to run with some road running friends — and their friends — who were running on a new greenbelt … Continue reading →

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On Airrosti and PVC pipes

Posted on December 28, 2010 by lizahoward

I use a 2 foot piece of 6 inch PVC pipe as a leg roller.  It’s awesome and it cost $4 at the Home Depot in San Antonio.  I did not bring it to Hawaii because it seemed like a … Continue reading →

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An account of my running nutrition and frightening hikers

Posted on November 7, 2010 by lizahoward

Wow, sorry for the posting lag.  It’s been quite run-filled a weekend.  I ran 30 miles Saturday and 20 on Sunday.  That’s the most I’ve done in ages.  The Saturday run felt okay for the first 2o miles and then … Continue reading →

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Cold therapy: Part 2 (8 Fewer Minutes!)

Posted on October 22, 2010 by lizahoward

I lost a bunch of hours yesterday trying to figure out if I needed to keep torturing myself with potfuls of ice water.  The most researched information and recommendations I could find were in  Cryotherapy in Sports Injury Management by Kenneth … Continue reading →

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Double booked

Posted on September 20, 2010 by lizahoward

T. and I are both back at the podiatrist’s office this morning. Our appointments weren’t 15 minutes apart this time; They were both scheduled for 9:45. It would have been fun to hang out in the exam room together telling … Continue reading →

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Podiatrist visit

Posted on September 13, 2010 by lizahoward

I always forget how bad the traffic in San Antonio is because Eliot bikes to work — and my morning commute is usually just down the street to the pool with Asa. (Amazing that I can find things to be … Continue reading →

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15 minute fix

Posted on September 13, 2010 by lizahoward

My appointment with a sports medicine podiatrist is at 8:15 tomorrow morning. I have a good friend who also has PF (apparently it’s contagious) who has an appointment with the same doctor. His appointment is at 8:30. So apparently it’s … Continue reading →

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Steroid shots for plantar fasciitis

Posted on September 12, 2010 by lizahoward

I’ve decided I’m going to give steroid shots a try for my PF.  It’s been almost six months that I’ve been dealing with it and my mental health can’t stand to have another run cut short by foot pain.  I … Continue reading →

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