So I've got a case of metarsalgia in my left foot that flares up from time to time. It comes out of nowhere, to the point where I'm completely pain-free one day, and the next day I care barely walk. Last time it happened was September when I did the marathon with Mr. and Mrs.
@gianmarco, and now it flared up again on Wednesday. Missed my runs on both Wednesday and Thursday, but I got some treatment, popped some diclofenac, and by yesterday morning it was feeling probably 80-90%, and I was able to do an easy 5-miler on the treadmill. Fast forward another 24 hours, and the foot was feeling good as new. Did 14 on the treadmill this afternoon with no issues.
@gianmarco (half-)jokingly blames it on the Peloton, and I think there might be some truth to that. Both times it's flared up, I'd been doing a good amount of cycling in the days prior, particularly riding fast/heavy out of the saddle. Gonna need to keep an eye on that.
Unrelated, I'm thinking about investing in a pair of Normatec recovery boots. Anybody have any experience with these?
That's what we did for our two kids when they started driving ...bought older, junky looking cars through the gas station/auto repair shop almost across the street from us. We knew they'd run well, and as older cars, we didn't add collision coverage (or whatever it is that covers the car body). If they got more dings or rust, who cares. We worried enough about the kids ...no need to worry about a nice looking car, too.
I suppose the workouts/training that you both have done has helped a lot as you're both used to having to be patient, tough, focused, self-disciplined, etc. That doesn't really make is easier, though. Stay strong! Tell her we're rooting for her.
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