Kg, I hope you get it sorted out. I'm used to orthotics and pain and I know what it's like. If you don't get satisfaction where you are, think about going elsewhere. You should be somewhere that understands what you're doing and what you hope to accomplish. I lived far too long with the "you can't do that" mentality and hopefully you can make it better.

Today, after a rather hellish day at work (without eating much, no less because there is Much Evil), I went out for a 3 mile run. This was after working about 11 hours and already being tired and emotional but I beat last week's time by 6 minutes!!! I actually felt good and strong and like I could control my pace.

Dunno what's up but it was so much fun. My pace was, in fact, my fastest 3 mile pace ever. I was dripping sweat when I got home (and it was 8pm) but I felt very energized. Yay