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Without really wanting to diagnose, I thought I would post as I didn't want to leave your question wafting in the wind without an answer.  I have dealt with posterior tibial tendon issues and this article, to me, is a fairly comprehensive summary of what it means and ways in which to approach it. As ever, not one size fits all though which is why asking a group of strangers on the internet for advice on injuries can be tricky.  I hope you find a solution.  Above all, take your time to work out what your trigger was.  For me (1) with my right foot simply reducing pace and inserting temporary orthotics solved the issue within days (2) with my left foot, I have had to alternate using temporary orthotics (rotating shoes), work on strengthening the foot and have neurokinetic therapy to release the peroneal tendon and activate the posterior tib tendon.  Plus work on core stuff (it is all connected).  Several weeks later I have turned a corner. But I am not counting my chickens and am fastidious about the homework I have to do.  Good luck!  https://runnersconnect.net/posterior-tibial-tendonitis/

HI all

This is going to be more of a 'getting it off my chest' post rather than an advice post, but hopefully some of you may get where I'm coming from.

I started running 3 years ago, I've run a few half marathons and decided earlier last year I wanted to do a marathon this year. I wasn't able to get a VLM place but settled for my local marathon in Belfast (1 May).

Training was going well - I managed up to 18.5 miles 4 weeks ago then went on holiday.  No problems taking a break from serious running because I was nicely ahead of schedule.  My first run away, I ran on the beach - with quite a severe slope.  Stupid me, ran on it feeling the pull on my right foot.  Just a slight niggle, so ran another couple of footpath runs whilst away.  Came back home, did a LSR and was in agony.  Went to physio who said it was a pulled ligament at the side of my foot near the heel - about 4 weeks before I can run again, but she was hopeful it may be sooner...

Well, 10 days into recovery and I'm still not walking properly and I'm beginning to see the marathon slipping away...

And so the point of my post...having a history of depression for much of my adult life, I don't think I realised just how much running was keeping me on an even keel mentally.  I can honestly say in the last 3 years, my mood has remained fairly even.  When I felt a bit crap, I went for a run; even planning and organising my running has kept me from feeling negative about other things in my life.  Now, the old negative thinking has started to creep in, I feel as if i'm going to burst into tears any minute and I feel a little out of control; the lay off in running has exacerbated my slightly lower mental health state due to other things going on in my life.  Although, it's hard going at the minute, I am going to the gym 3 times a week and I cycle to work each day, so I know my cardio fitness isn't suffering and it gives me some sort of hit of endorphins.  However, as most of you will know, it's not quite the same.

Despite this, I'm trying to look at the positives.  I have GNR to look forward to in September (although I'm worrying that if the injury lingers then that too might be in jeopardy).  I can also take this year to work on my strength and flexibility to reduce my injury risk next year and try again for the marathon.

Has anybody else experienced similar when injured, especially with a history of any mental health problems? I can honestly say at the moment, running has been my anti-depressant, so it's just a case of managing and making do until I can run again, hopefully very soon.

Thanks if you read this and letting me vent!

Nicky

jenniferthomas28 said:

I'm really sorry to post this here. I want to make my own thread but I don't see any option anywhere. Can someone tell me how to start my own thread please?

Hi- you need to have posted 10 times before you can start your own thread...