Today’s training 30 minutes non-stop reverse sled 24 minute 5k run 1 mile family walk 18,000 steps

I had the chance to speak with @BrianAltra - one of the three founders of @AltraRunning Altra revolutionized the footwear industry, bridging the gap between performance footwear and natural foot function. We discussed: • how founders Brian & Golden met on their first day of high school • the roots of Altra’s principles • the introduction of Altra’s 4mm drop options • Brian’s personal recommendations for my upcoming race • what’s soon to come for the brand

Most Doctors are COVERING UP the root cause. I found this out the hard way not only from healing an autoimmune condition naturally but also dealing with diagnosed plantar fasciitis for 6+ years. What I learned recently is that Foot Problems only get WORSE with Orthopedics. I went to a foot Doctor 3 years ago in Colombia. He prescribed me steroids to decrease the inflammation in my feet and orthopedics. When I came back to the office to pickup the new orthopedic molds, he asked if I took the steroids. I told him, "Absolutely not." He then proceeded to get very angry telling me I was noncompliant. I asked him calmly, "The orthopedics are supposed to fix the problem right?" He said, "Yes." I said, "If the problem will be fixed from the orthopedics, then there is no reason to take drugs to bring down the inflammation, right?" He stormed out of the room and avoided me in the halls. What I didn't know then was that the orthopedics were just like the steroids he was trying to prescribe. They would only help with the pain by BLOCKING my foots ability to drop. See, my foot was actually screaming in pain because of the issues in my hips, sacrum, and pelvic floor. As I started addressing these issues, I realized I never needed orthopedics and they were just prolonging the issue. In fact, for flat footed plantar faciitis, the foot structure and muscles/tendons need to be strengthened. For high arched foot pain, the muscles throughout the body need to be relaxed so the arch can drop. This is only one of hundreds of examples related to how western medicine tries to coverup bullethole problems with bandaids. Dig deeper and you'll find the answers.

Windlass Calf Raises (FULL Breakdown) This variation does a great job of targeting the Central Band of the plantar fascia (plantar aponeurosis) This is the band that connects the heel to the toes and supports your foot's arch A staple for my plantar fasciitis clients

As someone who got over 2 years of plantar fasciitis I recommend Altras zero drop. Also a Velcro boot to sleep in helped me a lot Lastly slant board before bed.

#PlantarFasciitis is often misnamed. It’s not just inflammation, it’s a chronic load-related tissue overload problem of the plantar fascia. Best outcomes come from improving load tolerance with progressive rehab, not relying on anti-inflammatories alone. medilink.us/uzr3