My heel hurts. The pain is intermittent and only happens when I walk after sitting for hours or when I get up in the middle of the night.
After walking for a while, I’m fine. I even go for 10k runs and hike up hills regularly. Then back in the office, I limp around.
Maybe that’s the problem. Running too much?
But I love running. The euphoria, that sense of freedom I get during a good run is something I look forward to each weekend.
The thought of having to miss my runs was pretty depressing, which was partly why I ignored the pain and refused to see a doctor about it. A friend talked some sense into me. She was an exercise enthusiast too.. who ignored a similar problem, which led to overcompensating on the other leg, affecting that one as well.
To avoid my situation from getting worse, I went to the polyclinic. A referral from a polyclinic to see a physiotherapist leads to subsidised rates for every session. A huge savings which makes the long wait worth it.
The doctor checked my foot. Inflammation of the heel. Bone spur growth.. or something along that line. Cause — high heel shoes. Usual suspect — walking long distances on high heel shoes.
Solution — stop wearing high heel shoes.
I was so relieved. I’d rather give up high heel shoes than to stop running altogether.
She gave me the referral to a physiotherapist. As for running — no problem.
Doctor says I can continue running as much as I want, as far as I’d like. Just stop wearing those heels.
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After a fairly recent health scare, I started running to lose the excess weight I'd gained with my first pregnancy. 12 years after giving birth to my first child, I finally reached a healthy weight.
I'm a foodie with a sweet tooth and a huge appetite, hence maintaining a reasonably healthy weight is a challenge. It involves a daily effort and a permanent switch to a healthy lifestyle. I'm using this blog to keep myself in check and to share my experiences with others who too struggle with weight management. 
