I have now run twice this week, with no injury pain in the plantar fascia of the left foot. The runs were very short, only ~0.5 mile each. I know I need to ease into running so the PF gets used to the strain, and my whole body needs to ease in as well. Yeah, I regret ignoring the bicycle the last few weeks. So far, so good.
I am running 100% barefoot. This is the most certain way I know to ensure good running form -- for me. I am getting the PF used to running, and I am re-training my feet to be bare. I am not concerned about heart rate. My HR will go beyond 90% until my conditioning returns. In the meantime, I need to get the whole system used to going again. I am not quitting, though I know the road back will be long. I just need to keep at it and make sure I do not hurt myself again.
Keep moving forward...
Glad to hear you're getting back into form.
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