[pct-l] Which Book to Read ??

[Scott Williams]

That's great Diane, and puts some reality in the mix.  I wondered whether it
was really feasible for someone who's been in shoes for years and years to
switch.  It obviously is how we got around for the 2 million years before we
started flint knapping and making tools, and tanning leather, but I am way
far from that as far as what my bones and muscle can do at this age.

However, I've been suffering from PF in my left heal since WA, and couldn't
seem to get it to go away.  I read Born to Run, and 2 weeks ago, pulled out
the extra cushioning I've had in my shoes since my feet began to hurt, and
noticed immediate relief.  After a climb up and run down Diablo, I pulled
out the rest of the arch support and fancy insole, and the relief got even
better.  So, last week I pulled out the insole that came with the shoe, and
am now running and hiking on what is as close to a flat surface without
padding, as I could manage without getting new shoes, and it's feeling
great.  Over the past 7 days I've climbed Diablo 3 times, 13 to 18 miles, 4
to 5,000 verticle foot climbs, running long parts of it, and gone
chanterelling for 3 more days, which is totally crazy bushwacking up and
down steep stuff, and my feet are markedly improved.  And Mango, no vitamin
I needed after all these foot pounders.  I think I was over medicating the
PF with all the cushioning I've used in the past few months.  The relief has
really suprised me.

My wife Katie says I definately have a terminal case of CHD.  I need a psych
on trail!!!

Shroomer