I spoke too soon ~ a couple of hours after my last run, my right leg was in screaming pain.
This is very worrisome, in view of the fact that I have a marathon this Saturday.
I am putting all my hope on this strategy: I put two orthotics in my right shoe ~ the new Dr. Scholls on top of the more expensive new one.
I took it out on a 2 mile slow jog this evening, and am encouraged. It wasn't totally normal, but I didn't have the screaming pain afterwards. I did RICE as soon as I got home.
I know it is caused by pronation. My arch must be collapsing, and so my whole leg twists inward with every step.
My strategy for the marathon on Saturday is that I will do 1:1 run/walk intervals, wearing both orthotics. I hope that works.
7:20pm, ran 2 miles, moderately hilly, slow jog. Temp was in the 40s and dry.
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How are you doing? Hope your leg is feeling better! Were you able to run the marathon?
Thanks for asking! Unfortunately, it did not go well. :-( I'm working on a post for my main blog, and I will update this one, too, very soon, to explain. I am benched for the time being ~ no more marathons for awhile. But I WILL make a comeback!
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