Beginner Triathlete - Heel Injuries articles

They are comfortable, but on longer runs the ball of my foot starts to heat up. I actually had to STOP, take off the shoe, massage my foot. This would help for a while, but the pain usually returned.

I have bone spurs in my left heel. It's painful first thing in the morning. Sometimes my heel will bother me running, or on the bike. I feel as if the heel is holding me back.

It is difficult to change your gait. But, it can be done by working hard on form running that emphasizes technique, not volume in your training.

If I start back training too soon will I cause more damage or will I just stop the healing process? How long should it take for the muscle to heal completely?