I decided after the race that I would catch up on the blog. In doing so, I realized that I need more pictures, which I am going to go back and add to several posts.
However, here is the foot update!
 2/27/10 Feet- Front |
 9/9/12 Feet - Front |
I remember going on and on about how toe splay was bad in my first post of pictures. Well, folks, I’m retracting that statement because it is untrue. You’re true toe position is supposed to be out on both sides of your foot. In other words, the wider the better. Think about it: if you want something that is taller than it is wide to stand with more stability, a wider base is best. Duh! Thus, my right foot is getting more toe splay, which is giving me more stability and better maneuvering, hopefully.
The left ankle is still unfortunate looking with a lot of pronation, but it certainly does look stronger.
 2/27/10 Feet - Back |
 9/9/12 Feet - Back |
From the back, check out how straight that left ankle looks from the back! Oh yeah!!! I still cannot believe I ever ran on that left ankle two years ago. OUCH!
 2/27/10 Feet - Top |
 9/9/12 Feet - Top |
My after pictures 9/9/12 are actually taken after the Iron Girl race, and my left foot looks swollen. My right foot looks like a beast from the top with all those veins and bones, while the left foot still looks weak and smooth on top. Hmmm. I wonder what is going on here. AND I am very surprised to see not so much difference in the appearance. Yes, the ankle looks stronger, but the foot is still much weaker looking than the right. Ok. I’m all over those PT exercises!
Well, this was an inspiring exercise for me. I hope that you will take a good look at your feet and see what you might do to help those little guys carry you to all the places you would like to go!
p.s. A huge thank you to my wonderful husband who formatted this post!
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