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Meet Jessica!

Jessica has been blogging for over a year at Anchored in CLE about her adventures in Northeast Ohio and so much more. She found a true passion in health and fitness and recently started a new blog dedicated to just that called Jessica Gets Fit. She is excited to share her journey to a healthier, happier, more active lifestyle and her continuing weight loss journey. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Today Jessica weighs in on how to deal with your first running injury! 

How To Deal With Your First Running-Related Foot Injury

Hi! I’m Jessica, a fellow amateur athlete who blogs over at Jessica Gets Fit (and Anchored in CLE). I have recently started training for my first 10K race (the 2014 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon) and just experienced my first injury (which isn’t fun, but is part of the territory).

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 I am not an expert or a doctor, so if you are in serious pain I highly suggest you see a trained professional. However, for a minor foot injury like mine, there are some simple things you can do to ease the pain and get better! I have not been diagnosed, but my foot pain sounds like it’s probably a mild case of plantar fasciitis. Being part of a running community, I have made friends with more experienced runners who are always willing to give me advice. I took to social media to find out more about my injury and what I could do to help. Here’s a few suggestions:

1.    Rest

This is probably the most important thing you can do. Your feet need a break, and time to heal. It’s better to play it safe so you don’t make it worse in the long run.

2. Stretch

There are many stretches you can do to help loosen up the muscles. You can also use a foam roller or a foot massage ball. I found a mini foam roller and a foot massage ball at Five Below and they are great!

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3. Ice

A good old-fashioned ice bath for your feet can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. You can also take over-the-counter

4. New shoes

If your shoes are old, have been overused, or if you’ve never been properly fitted for shoes - it may be time to invest in a new pair of running shoes. Your local specialty running store should have trained personnel to help you get the shoe support you need. Everyone’s stride and form is different, so not all shoes are made equal.

 

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If your pain persists, call your doctor as soon as possible. In the case of plantar fasciitis, the sooner you get treatment, the better. You can learn more about plantar fasciitis here.

Thanks to Jeremy for letting me takeover his blog and I hope this information was helpful!

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