Hmm I got a little off track with tracking. Just refigured everything out and I've done 50.74 to date. Gotta get better about logging in here - thank goodness for the garmin
So 338 days left in the year (counting today) which means I need to average 2.8 miles a day. Since I count walking also - shouldn't be a problem!

Wish I had some advice for you jackie, I've never had plantar fasciitis. I hope you find some info to help!

I did 3.89 slow miles but at least I made it outside to day. My foot hurt a little but I made it through. I've been icing and stretching, I am getting a strassburg sock apparently they work well to treat PF for the price I sure hope so, this running thing is getting pricey, hopefully it helps.

10.5 miles on the bike for me today.

JackieRn~Oh, PF is the worst. I dealt with it for almost a year! Here are a few tips:
1) Get a regular water bottle and freeze it. Then, run your arch back and forth over it 20 mins on, 20 mins off for as long as you can stand it. Watching TV is a good time for this.
2) I got a foot brace that I slept with that flexed my foot all night. That helped some but I kicked my DH a lot, which he was not too fond of!
3) Finally, I ended up getting a cortisone shot in the heel and then had to lay off running for 2 months. I am sure this is not what you want to hear but it worked!

take care Jackie!

Thanks for the advice, I'm going to take at least 1-2 weeks off and see what happens. I'm thinking if it doesn't improve with the sock I'll probably have to go the cortisone shot route and take more time off.

So I fell off the wagon once I got back to school. I've managed to run 17ish miles total since I've been here though. Gotta be more motivated!

Jackie I'm so sorry to hear this! You are an amazing runner and I look up to you. I really hope everything turns out!

I've been having some lower leg and knee pain so I took the last 2 days off. I'm terrified of getting an injury. I did the stationary bike instead but I won't contribute that to my mileage.

Jackie I am sorry to hear about your PF. Have you tried orthotics or physical therapy? Cortizone works but can weaken tendons and doesnt remove the underlying cause.

I did 11 miles on the bike and .5 miles on the elliptical. New total: 39

My doctor thought I may have PF once, and he said it can take up to 18 months to fully heal but it does it at its own pace. He said that laying a full water bottle on the ground sideways and running your foot back and forth over it is a good way to stretch it out and help it heal faster.

Jackie, I too had PF a couple of years ago. I got an orthotic that had a hard arch support - I had to "practice" wearing it for an hour a day for a week, then increase that time until I could wear it at work.

It was wonderful! It was uncomfortable at first, but it worked by stretching the plantar fascia so that the inflammation is reduced. Achilles tendon stretches were also prescribed by my podiatrist - stand on the edge of a step with your heels over the edge, then press down and hold your heels.

Good luck - I remember driving home from a long day at work many a time and having to pull over because the pain in my feet made driving impossible. And hobbling round the house until my feet warmed up. That's all over now, thank goodness!

Thanks everyone for you concern. I'm lucky my gym has a physical therapist and I have some exercises to do. I will be looking into getting custom orthotics I use a commercial pair right now but I really think I could benefit because every running injury I've ever had is on my right side be it my knee or ankle and I think there is something off with my form.

The stair master is my new friend, I can do that with no pain and I'm taping my right foot so it feels pretty secure. I'm doing fine with taking time off, as much as I want to run. I'll keep you posted on my progress.

2 miles on semi black ice roads. winter bites.

6.X today 20 minute warmup and 1/2 jog/walk intervals. I am getting so tired of this walking thing!

199.0/200 for my January goal.

Ennay, I think you win the prize for January milage.
Smokin' avatar, Jo!
Kitty, stay warm. Spring's coming. I promise!!
Jackie, I'm glad you're being sensible about your injury. Can't say I'm ever sensible about that sort of thing!

So....we are at the end of January! How are we doing with our targeted mileage? I think I am below where I would hope to be, but I also know that warmer weather and longer days bring more mileage. Can't wait!!!

2 miles sprint intervals tonight