Happy feet

If you've never had a problem with your feet - and you're not planning to put them to excessive use, probably no need to read on.

On the other hand, if you're planning on doing a lot of walking, or any endurance activity involving your feet, a trip to the podiatrist could be worth the time, particularly if you experience pain in your feet or shins from time to time.

When I first started thinking about walking the 100km Coastrek, I couldn't walk more than about 10kms without pain in the ball of my right foot, and up the side of my right leg. My podiatrist, Rebecca, has been a great help - from diagnosing the cause of the metatarsal joint pain and shin splints, building my orthotics and adjusting them along the way, writing reports for Athlete's Foot to help choose the right footwear - and 'nurturing' 3 new toenails after the original ones had bailed a few weeks after the Coastrek. 

I had my last appointment this morning for a final check up. The verdict.  My feet got the thumbs up!  Big thank you to Rebecca and Jane at Palin Podiatry in Crows Nest. I expect I'll see you very soon after my return.

J.