Winning Back What I Lost

AM:  Hill workout on the TM; 1M intervals of inclines up to 6.5.  I felt pretty strong but my left heel was really bothering me.  It got better as the run continued, leading me to believe that my ankle problem has morphed into a plantar fasciitis problem.  From the web-based research I've done it seems to be rather common that the symptoms of PF are most acute in the morning and alleviate as the fascii stretches out.  It's a little painful at the outset but bearable. From everything I've read though it seems that the only way to get rid of PF involves either surgery or prolonged rest. I've done some little things like wrapping it at night, icing it and stretching it but I guess its just something I'll have to deal with.  Now that most of my footwear is of the minimalist variety w/ comparatively little cushioning, I've attempted to transition to more of a forefoot strike in order to avoid putting too much stress/impact on the heels. I'm hoping that change in form will make it at least more manageable.

PM: Watched the NCAA NC game and had to go out for a run to so as to rid myself of the horrible memory of Butler's remarkable ineptitude.  What a stinker! It may have put mens collegiate basketball back on par with the ladies.  Easy 5M progressive run topping out @ 8:05/mi for the last 2M.