Authentic Pheidippides Run
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Pablo Picasso Group of dancers. Olga Kokhlova is lying in the foreground 1919 Just when I’m thinking I must do another State of T
[See the full post at: Authentic Pheidippides Run]A video of the same race from a few years ago
https://youtu.be/3Q4qL5cTtakMe myself and I right now, I have a condition called Plantar Fasciitis, and I can’t walk, let alone run, much more than 100 meters, let alone kilometres.
I used to have that problem until I started eaclusively wearing flip-flops all day every day. I used to have a lot of pain, especially first thing in the morning or walking after sitting around for a while. They are the best for my feet, I use Havaianas, but the other brands will be just as good. I also, at the same time, cut my running down from everyday to every other day … yes, you can run with plantar fasciitis, you just need to first stretch your feet to get them working, sometimes very painful, and running does not help them. Had it for years, it all stopped after replacing shoes with flip-flops, could be coincidence, who knows.
Sorry about the plantar fasciitis, Amigo. Aspnaz might be on to something with the flip-flops being better. There are better flip flops. They do work the muscles and bones of your feet differently. 2-3 layers of rubber and comfort that improves as the rubber gets formed to your foot are what I find to be good.
Warm sunlight is bound to be good for your feet, also. Avoid burns.
Wishing you well…I ran a marathon, the Texas Relays Marathon, in July 1980. 3 hrs 39 minutes and 46 seconds. I wanted to break 3:30, but I hit the wall at 18 miles and had to rehydrate for a few miles before I could pick up my pace somewhat. 26.2 miles. I have a left leg 5/8″ shorter than my right leg, and got chronic shin-splints after that on long runs, so it was my only marathon. Half marathons are a LOT easier.
These days I ride a fixed-gear bike.
😀‘… you just need to first stretch your feet, to get them working, sometimes very painful..’
Yes, dancers come to mind. The extreme ‘wear and tear’ they put their feet through and associated problems are well documented. I used to be a pianist for ballet classes. Always many limbering and stretching exercises are done for some time before the real dancing begins.
Love the Picasso
Doc R. Thanks for the video. Determination, and acceptance of the challenge can be seen in the faces. Would love to visit Greece, someday, on our bicycle.
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