<em><u>ASK LARA</u></em>:Plantar Fasciitis and 3 Ways to Cross Train at He's Fit

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ASK LARA:Plantar Fasciitis and 3 Ways to Cross Train

Posted September 3, 2007 at 08:12 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, Injuries & Rehab, His Health, Physical Health

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plantar-fasciitis-sm Q. I think I have plantar fasciitis and have a marathon coming up in 2 weeks. I’m not sure how much running I can do between now and then. Any advice on how I can keep my fitness level up? I already bike indoors once a week but I’m not sure if biking can take the place of running. Anything you can suggest is much appreciated.
~Darlene from Boise, Idaho

A. Plantar fasciitis is a pesky problem that affects numerous runners. With a marathon so close, you certainly don’t want to make matters worse, but you do want to maintain your fitness level. The good news is that you are only 2 weeks out from the marathon, and thus the work is done. As you have already accomplished your training over the past weeks, now is the time to begin a taper and thus decrease your training anyway. The severity of the problem should dictate how much you are able to run. If it’s painful to run, it’s not a good sign and you should focus mostly on other activities. Adding some good cross training to the mix can help you heal the problem while maintaining your fitness. First, let’s take a look at the injury . . .

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