Heel pain

I think after last edge training (the one which I was able to get below 7 min per mile) I injured myself. Very fast run (of course for my standards) combined with mileage I’m doing caused my left heel to suffer. Nothing major but just couple days before run it can be pain in the …

After NHS website you can read about that. Doesn’t look really positive 😉

Heel pain

Pain or swelling in the heel or bottom of the foot can occur if you suddenly start doing a lot more running, if you run uphill or if your shoes aren’t supportive enough or are worn out. The medical name for heel pain is plantar fascitis.

What does it feel like?
Heel pain is often sharp and occurs when you put weight on the heel. It can feel like someone is sticking something sharp in your heel, or as if you’re walking on sharp stones.

What should I do?
Andy recommends applying ice to the area. He says the best way to do this is to freeze a small bottle of water, then place it on the floor and roll it back and forth under your foot for about 20 minutes. Never place ice directly on your skin.

There are also several stretches you can do to help heel pain.

Stop running and see your GP straight away if there is a lot of swelling in the heel or the area under your foot. Otherwise, see your GP after a week to 10 days if the pain doesn’t go away.

Can I still run?
You won’t be able to run with heel pain. If you treat the pain early enough, it will normally go away in two to three weeks, after which you should be able to start running again.