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  1. JonathanR

    Invisible ouchie in the heel

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I will start doing some targeted stretches. Interesting that Chi-running is helping you. I may look into that. I'm interested in the Alexander Technique, and how it applies to running, and I see parallels there with Tai-Chi. The idea of lifting your heels...
  2. JonathanR

    Invisible ouchie in the heel

    Thanks, I really appreciate your thoughts. I'm sure you're right, that a large part of the problem is about listening to our feet/bodies and going from there. In my own case, I don't think I over-stride, I think it's more that I worked my foot too hard after the initial injury. Now I'm left...
  3. JonathanR

    Invisible ouchie in the heel

    Thanks again, that's a really interesting suggestion. When I'm able to run again, I'll give this a try
  4. JonathanR

    Invisible ouchie in the heel

    Yes, I think I'm just learning this the hard way. I'll try to go slower and be way more gentle with it. I've ordered insoles from Barefoot Science too, as I think maybe my arches could be stronger. Thank you.
  5. JonathanR

    Invisible ouchie in the heel

    I've just realised this post is 5 years old. What happened in the end? Did you recover ok from your heel injury?
  6. JonathanR

    Invisible ouchie in the heel

    I have exactly the same problem. I was wearing minimal shoes (Vivobarefoot Primus Lite II) with a very thin sole and landed on a stone towards the end of a run, as I was tiring. Not hugely painful straight away (apart from the actual impact), but it's got worse since then. Turns out that I...
  7. JonathanR

    A bruised heel is ruining my running ...

    OK, thanks for your suggestion - much appreciated. Can I check with you, regarding the insoles, do you mean these guys? https://barefoot-science.com I was about to order some Naboso insoles, as per the suggestions above. But you think Barefoot Science insoles may be better for PF?
  8. JonathanR

    A bruised heel is ruining my running ...

    Thanks again - I'm really grateful that some folks have already made some really interesting suggestions to try.
  9. JonathanR

    A bruised heel is ruining my running ...

    Thanks, Ali - I just found those, actually, after Flammee suggested I check them out. I'll take a proper look ASAP
  10. JonathanR

    A bruised heel is ruining my running ...

    Hey thanks, Flammee, I haven't heard of Naboso but I will try them. I'm certainly finding that pretty much any 'ordinary' shoe insole I try isn't helping either the bruised fat pad or the PF. When I do try running again, I'll give your suggestion of more bent knees a go too. Thank you
  11. JonathanR

    A bruised heel is ruining my running ...

    Thanks, TJ, I will definitely keep checking!
  12. JonathanR

    A bruised heel is ruining my running ...

    Thanks, Darren. I've tried going back to shoes with more of a raised heel, to walk and run in, but I find the pressure on the area of my heel that's sore painful.
  13. JonathanR

    A bruised heel is ruining my running ...

    I'd love some advice on this, if anyone has any. I've been running in minimal shoes for nearly a year, after switching to them for walking and regular use about two years ago. I hadn't really run before, and I probably overloaded my feet to begin with. But in no time, I was increasing my...
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