Hi;
I am considering a thru-hike (GA to ME) beginning March 2004.
But I have some concerns, the biggest being my foot.
I had a condition you probably are very familiar with:
Plantar Fasciitis. It is the inflamation of the Plantar Fascia, which is that large ligament running from the heel to just south of the toes.
I started having my problems after doing a marathon, then not resting the prescribed amount of time.
The injury took the whole summer to heal, and still hurts sometimes if I abuse it.
I'm wondering whether this condition will take the kind of walking that a thur-hike demands.
For now, I'm just hoping that it doesn't flare up during my training hikes, which will be multi day/night treks into the mountains of NY and VT to name two.
Any recommendations or suggestions?
Thankd
Frank