How far we have fallen! We diagnosed Morton's Neuroma in my left foot almost three months ago. I purchased a pair of Vibram 5 Fingers and began running in them in order to strengthen my feet. (I didn't like the idea of cutting out nerves while my feet just kept getting weaker-- the traditional treatment.) But I've since had problems with cramps, first in my left calf and last week in my right. This is a recurring problem I've had for more than fifteen years, so I can't say it's just related to the 5 Fingers, in fact the left calf incident came when I was in running shoes. I'm definately having to adjust my running style with the 5 fingers, but it's not new. I ran with a mid to forefoot plant when I was in my twenties, so I guess it will just take a while to build up... if I could get any consistency in my training. Injuries have definately set me back. I'm lifting twice a week now, and watching my diet very carefully. I'm probably a little low on daily calories, but I'm trying to get down to "race weight" and don't need that many calories since I'm not getting in any significant mileage. I hope to be able to start accumulating mileage next week. I'll start with maybe five miles a day and build from there. |