29-01-2020, 12:22 PM
I only had wrist heart rate so not 100% sure but roughly 165 max on the reps and getting down to 118-122 during the 40-45s rest. It was very cold and windy!
Re: PF yes this was likely triggered by a combination of shoe and surface changes. I moved to firm shoes (Hoka Clifton for training, Nike Vaporfly for racing). I did this to avoid aggravating the hallux rigidus by limiting flexion at the big toe joint and it has been very successful (I have absolutely no Hallux inflammation now, which was completely debilitating end of last year). The Vaporfly's are still not ideal as they have a high heel to toe drop which also aggravates the PF. I'm trying to get my hands on Hoka's carbon race shoes which have the rigidity but with zero drop, but so far they are impossible to buy in my size!
At the same time I moved to the firm shoes I started doing a lot off road which was further aggravating things (particularly because I have weak peroneus tendons, coupled with pronounced supination). So for now I am doing all my running on the road, at least for a few more months until I'm completely out of the woods.
Re: PF yes this was likely triggered by a combination of shoe and surface changes. I moved to firm shoes (Hoka Clifton for training, Nike Vaporfly for racing). I did this to avoid aggravating the hallux rigidus by limiting flexion at the big toe joint and it has been very successful (I have absolutely no Hallux inflammation now, which was completely debilitating end of last year). The Vaporfly's are still not ideal as they have a high heel to toe drop which also aggravates the PF. I'm trying to get my hands on Hoka's carbon race shoes which have the rigidity but with zero drop, but so far they are impossible to buy in my size!
At the same time I moved to the firm shoes I started doing a lot off road which was further aggravating things (particularly because I have weak peroneus tendons, coupled with pronounced supination). So for now I am doing all my running on the road, at least for a few more months until I'm completely out of the woods.