Today on the Doc On The Run podcast, we’re talking about the one simple trick I used to fix plantar fasciitis while doing Ironman training runs.
If you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis and trying to keep running, you’ve probably heard a long list of treatments:
But what if the real solution is much simpler?
In this episode, I explain the one simple trick I personally used to fix my plantar fasciitis while training for Ironman races—without stopping running.
The plantar fascia is the largest ligament in your foot. It starts at the heel and supports your arch.
When it gets overloaded, stretched, or irritated, you develop plantar fasciitis.
The key problem is excess tension on that ligament.
If you want to keep running and heal plantar fasciitis, the goal is simple:
Decrease stress and strain on the plantar fascia while maintaining your fitness.
Instead of stopping running, I changed where I ran on the road.
Because roads are sloped, running on one side changes how your foot loads.
By choosing the side that reduced stress on my injured foot, I was able to keep training while decreasing strain on the plantar fascia.
That one adjustment was enough to allow it to heal.
Small biomechanical changes can significantly alter how much stress is applied to injured tissue.
If you reduce the stress just enough, you may be able to stay active without making it worse.
It depends on how severe your plantar fasciitis is.
If you’re right on the edge—where you can still run but it hurts—this kind of adjustment might make a big difference.
If your injury is more severe, you may need additional strategies.
If you have plantar fasciitis and you’re trying to keep running, this episode will help you understand how small changes can reduce stress, speed healing, and keep you training.
(Only for runners who want to run.)
If you haven’t seen it yet, you might want to come check out the runner’s heel pain masterclass to get a deep dive into all the things related to the plantar fascia, fasciosis, plantar fascia tears, all that pertains to runners who want to keep training. You can get it for free at www.docontherun.com/heelpainmasterclass.
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