Hey Scott, I commend your efforts for continuing your streak, and your commitment! But, given the pain you have referenced in your post, I strongly suspect there is an issue with your form. Foot and ankle pain typically develops from a heel-strike pattern of walking. This is very common…everyone does it, MUST be correct and totally normal, right!? In fact, most people heel strike and slightly lean to the outside of their foot; trying to create stability…but this is also how ankles roll. Why would proper gait compromise the safety of the ankle…that makes no sense! Shoes have impacted the ability for our feet to properly connect with the ground; resulting in a maladaptive walking pattern that we know today as, heel-toe, heel-toe. Your feet are your lower bodies hands. Imagine trying to have precision and accuracy with your hands, while wearing oven mitts. Shoes have the same effect on our feet, and our understanding of how to use them. Forefoot walking is the anatomical design of our foot; shoes result in a heel strike to accommodate for the “oven mitt” you are realistically walking around in. Don’t worry, I don’t expect you to give up wearing shoes. But I do need you to understand your feet, better than anything else. I highly advise you come in and see me so I can guide you through proper anatomical gait by design, and not by shoes. So much of what I do is based on what I see, and feel, and I have the best ability to help you succeed and avoid this face to face. Once you know how your foot was designed, it won’t matter when, where, how long, or how often you use them, or whether you have the “best” shoes…you’ll be able to use your foot correctly, always! I’m a results lady. I’m only here to show you the way, and then send you on it, as quickly and effectively as possible.

It’s so easy as new runners to focus on our times and pace, but you run laps around everyone not getting out there, no matter the speed! Good job on getting through a full 2KM without needing to incorporate walking!

I love kiddies pools for this very reason! Brilliant way to incorporate and I am happy to hear it is helping you :)

Keep going Scott! You are only 12 days away from concreting a new habit into your lifestyle!

Made it to the gym with a friend this morning myself! Roughly 10 mins on static bike to warm up 25 mins on stairclimber with alternating levels of difficulty and speed Glute and adductor exercises along with push ups and planks; static and with rotations. Also did some dead hangs and attempts at pull ups. Feeling fantastic!