Injuries and Change; Happy Passover
Monday April 18, 2010
First, tonight at sundown, Passover starts - Happy Passover to all that celebrate!
So, I have been talking about my poor bad feet forever but more recently I mentioned that the fat pads on the front of my feet are "shot" - meaning they need more fat in them. My last post on this said it was only my right foot BUT I am feeling it in my left now too - UGH to that & aging!
I was surprised that nobody had really heard of this because I have seen some stories on this in the last few months but mostly related to women that wear high heels & the effect of that pressure on the forefoot area due to the angle of the high heels causes - the fat pads areas diminish over time.. so younger women needing this too!
So - what have I been doing to get around this? Mix it up more of course! I already do that AND I do use multiple cardio machines in one workout but now I do this:
1. I do the cardio stuff that seems to bother that area the most earlier in the week. So my treadmill running both flat & hill, intervals & HIIT all done earlier in my workout week.
2. Although I was already doing the Elliptical & StepMill as well, I do more of them than I used to on the treadmill running days.
3. One day in the gym I do no treadmill running at all & do just Elliptical & StepMill.
4. See those pics above? I have been changing gyms so I can run on newer treadmills that absorb the impact more and these babies incline to 30 degrees!!!!!! YIKES! I am used to 15 degrees. So, in addition, I am doing some treadmill walking & working on getting to the higher inclines above that 15 since I was already doing the 15 degree incline. I am also doing my backward walking still but working on doing the higher inclines. No, I have NOT got near the 30 without holding on!
5. I always take 2 days off before my outside run so that has helped me to still be able to run outside. My feet do feel better AFTER a couple days off.
So this is how I think know it is the fat pads... the issue of the pain in that area always decreases with my days off & in fact starts to feel decent. I even tested a 3 day off a few weeks ago & they really feel better with rest. There is no pain radiating to the toes like in some of the other probs in my last post - link above.
I got a link to a local doctor that does a cutting edge procedure for this that is not short term like it used to be. I emailed them about it & unfortunately it costs about $5000 to get both feet done. Like I did not know that was going to happen! I know this stuff costs! The first appt. they have for a consult is June! That is how popular this! Looks like my program above will be happening for a while since I can't afford that! I also got another recommendation that I will check on today.
How am I feeling about this? Yes, it is frustrating to me not to be able to run more & do my HIIT & intervals as much as I want to BUT I am thankful that I still can do things & doing is better than not doing! Like MizFit, Sheri & Lori, injuries teach us how to work around them & that is what I am doing for now. I have never had any problems like this in all my workout years & that is about 30 years so.... I have been lucky.
I do know that if I ever have the money, I will get this fixed though because it will just get worse from here! In the meantime, I will keep on keeping on & work around this in the best way possible!
OK, DON'T GIVE UP! Find a way to work around those obstacles in your path - YOU CAN!
Anyone want to share their story!
First, tonight at sundown, Passover starts - Happy Passover to all that celebrate!
So, I have been talking about my poor bad feet forever but more recently I mentioned that the fat pads on the front of my feet are "shot" - meaning they need more fat in them. My last post on this said it was only my right foot BUT I am feeling it in my left now too - UGH to that & aging!
I was surprised that nobody had really heard of this because I have seen some stories on this in the last few months but mostly related to women that wear high heels & the effect of that pressure on the forefoot area due to the angle of the high heels causes - the fat pads areas diminish over time.. so younger women needing this too!So - what have I been doing to get around this? Mix it up more of course! I already do that AND I do use multiple cardio machines in one workout but now I do this:
1. I do the cardio stuff that seems to bother that area the most earlier in the week. So my treadmill running both flat & hill, intervals & HIIT all done earlier in my workout week.
2. Although I was already doing the Elliptical & StepMill as well, I do more of them than I used to on the treadmill running days.
3. One day in the gym I do no treadmill running at all & do just Elliptical & StepMill.
4. See those pics above? I have been changing gyms so I can run on newer treadmills that absorb the impact more and these babies incline to 30 degrees!!!!!! YIKES! I am used to 15 degrees. So, in addition, I am doing some treadmill walking & working on getting to the higher inclines above that 15 since I was already doing the 15 degree incline. I am also doing my backward walking still but working on doing the higher inclines. No, I have NOT got near the 30 without holding on!
5. I always take 2 days off before my outside run so that has helped me to still be able to run outside. My feet do feel better AFTER a couple days off.
So this is how I think know it is the fat pads... the issue of the pain in that area always decreases with my days off & in fact starts to feel decent. I even tested a 3 day off a few weeks ago & they really feel better with rest. There is no pain radiating to the toes like in some of the other probs in my last post - link above.
I got a link to a local doctor that does a cutting edge procedure for this that is not short term like it used to be. I emailed them about it & unfortunately it costs about $5000 to get both feet done. Like I did not know that was going to happen! I know this stuff costs! The first appt. they have for a consult is June! That is how popular this! Looks like my program above will be happening for a while since I can't afford that! I also got another recommendation that I will check on today.
How am I feeling about this? Yes, it is frustrating to me not to be able to run more & do my HIIT & intervals as much as I want to BUT I am thankful that I still can do things & doing is better than not doing! Like MizFit, Sheri & Lori, injuries teach us how to work around them & that is what I am doing for now. I have never had any problems like this in all my workout years & that is about 30 years so.... I have been lucky.
I do know that if I ever have the money, I will get this fixed though because it will just get worse from here! In the meantime, I will keep on keeping on & work around this in the best way possible!
OK, DON'T GIVE UP! Find a way to work around those obstacles in your path - YOU CAN!
Anyone want to share their story!
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Categories: Health Issues, Aging, Acceptance, Cardio workout, Exercise, Challenges, workout
Tags: acceptance aging challenges fat pads feet cardio forefoot Exercise grateful HIIT jogging lessons learned never give up obstacles running workout towels hill walking Passover
Happy Passover!!!
Hope you can find relief for your feet soon. Fingers crossed your next consultation provides a solution that is not as costly. Heck, they should pay you to be their success spokesperson.
Amen, DON'T GIVE UP!
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Thx Patrick! It is very frustrating but doing my best!
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I am so sorry to hear that your feet are getting worse. Before spending the money on surgery, I would invest in those Hoka One One's. I cannot walk far in regular gym shoes, but in those they allow me the freedom to run like I was "normal".
I was interviewed by a wonderful lady this weekend it will be out tonight! Your more than welcome to share it if you like what you see. God bless my friend.
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Thx Sheri for all your support! Looking forward to the interview!
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HUGS and MATZAH
Im off this morning...
Carla
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Ouch
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Karen - ah, I do understand! I do my own thing & have for a long time so I eat what I want!
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I feel your pain, Jody!!
As an athlete, I've dealt with injuries for as long as I can remember! I say that I am either injured or ready for further punishment, but I know really, it's not a joke
Good luck with it all!
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Dr. J - that is some comment! So true!
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Happy Passover.
I hope you get your feet issues fixed. I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for a fitness nut (in the best meaning of that word) person like you.
30% incline? That is insane. I could use a treadmill like that for my training.
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Ewa - yes, I admit, I am a nut!
I bet you could use that treadmill. After reading your blog & seeing all those amazing pics - would be a help, wouldn't it!
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Ouch. $5000?!?! That's highway robbery! Geez!
Major props to you for learning to work around your injury!
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Sable, I would pay that in a heartbeat if I had it!
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Hi Jody, you must be so frustrated by your injury. Hope you get some relief soon and can get back to pain free workouts. Have a great Monday.
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Thx Roz - hoping to find my way around this but not giving up!
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You are encouraging me, though I'm sorry for your pain. I always want to continue on a path my feet can't take! Not good. NOT GOOD!
OH~and *THANK YOU!* for all your VOTES!
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Pauline - after reading you, I understand - UGH!
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I think all my fat pads are in good shape, the ones on the feet and the ones around my middle, and the ones on my arms, and the...well, you get the idea.
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Cammy - you are too funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 You look great!
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