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Garry Stephenson

8/3/2024 10:12 AM

Climbers,

This message is for mid-summer comic relief.

I have been side-lined since June with a case of plantar fasciitis.

It has kept me out of the mountains the past two months putting me in a bad mood.

It has also given me a lot of time to search for solutions, I came across these (below).

Consider how they would look together….

Still limping along,

Garry

To ease the heal pain, I bought some Hoka mountain running shoes that appear to be a cross between a clown shoe and a snowshoe. I thought they were pretty goofy until I saw these 

This is the goofiest shoe I have ever seen.

If I saw someone wearing them I would burst out laughing.

I realize I have likely insulted someone by saying this….

From Arcteryx:

Robotic legs that fit in your pants.

I’m not kidding.

“Designed to support users to be more active through increasing stamina and reducing pain, MO/GO utilizes wearable robotics to tackle mobility challenges caused by aging, fatigue and injury that limit millions of people’s ability to move through life.”

Although I like the idea of tackling mobility challenges caused by aging (such as me), seems like they would be illegal in wilderness areas.

There are so many potential jokes with this like what if you want to stop and it won’t let you?

I think it will cost $4500

Mike Pennington

8/3/2024 10:18 AM

Garry,

Have you been doing any PT be it professionally or on your own? Considered orthotics be it off the shelf or custom?

Mike P

Bryon Snapp

8/4/2024 3:24 PM

I have suffer through two boughts of PF. First time I didn’t realize what I had for a couple months and I made it worse by just trying to tough it out while carrying heavy loads in my pack on crappy hiking boots.

. For me…it took 6 months for the sharp pain in the heel l to go away enough that I didn’t have to crawl to the restroom at it when I woke up at 2:00 AM.

What I have learned is you need to be in good supporting shoes at all times when on your feet during the recovery months. Stretch and roll the foot with a ball often, even when you don’t think you need to. Eventually it slowly starts to fade away until, You wake up and day and forget you had it.

Like Mike said, a professional can probably help a lot…and maybe cut a few months off the recovery.

Best of luck, and sorry to hear that you have it. It is not a quick fix.

Bryon

Sydney Boyce

8/5/2024 11:51 AM

I have had it a few times from running. Good arch support is a must. Also be aware of heel to toe drop in running shoes. I am sensitive to high heel to toe drop (8-10 vs 3-4). Rubbing it out with a ball or back of a butter knife will do wonders. Stretch your car. Also eccentric exercises on a step with calf raises can held. I would see a PT for a few visits. They can get you started on some things. The first time I had it mine resolved after driving across the country… so lots of rest. Whenever I feel my foot start to act up though, it’s usually a sign that my shoes are old and need to be replaced.

Best of luck,
Sydney

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Destinie Davis

8/5/2024 12:39 PM

I agree with all the suggestions provided for you. I would just add that when I was suffering from it, soaking my feet in alternating hot and ice water before stretching was really helpful. I have had the most success in preventing PF from reaching the “sidelined for months” level by spending the time to stretch properly and take care of my feet and calves before, during, and after exercise. While it is not always easy to remember (especially when no one else you are moving with does it…) but incredibly important to do!

Also, the robotic legs you shared look really cool, but I wonder if they are just really fancy and slightly uncomfortable knee braces. You should get some and let us know.

Destinie Davis

Shonee Langford

8/5/2024 1:19 PM

Anyone else interested in ordering one of those robotic legs? Maybe we could get a group discount.

Even better if they have a robotic lower back.

Get well, Garry!

Shonee

Garry Stephenson

8/5/2024 1:45 PM

Thank you for empathy and guidance on the sore foot –very much appreciated—but the original post was intended for you to get a laugh from the goofiest looking hiking shoes on earth and robotic pants.

You are good people.

Garry

Jerry Croft

8/5/2024 4:05 PM

Hey Garry ! I'm so glad to see that you got some solid tips on alleviating the foot condition. I have no experience with PF - well, aside from PF Chang's - which is always a treat !

I was thinking you might want to chat with Frosty about a pair of pants that he wore on Unicorn Peak in 2023 (see attached). Get yourself a pair of these - I think they might distract anyone from noticing your Hoka clown boots and ArcTeryx bionic leg thingies.

Glad to see you are keeping a sense of humor about the situation and wishing you a speedy recovery pal !!

-JC

Frosty Gill

8/5/2024 5:19 PM

I love all of you crazy fu$kers so much!!

And now I know EXACTLY which Hokas to buy next payday!!
I’ll wait to get the bionic Arcteryx leg used on Craigslist. Lol

Gratefully,
“Frosty” Gill
he/him/his
503-551-2625�

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