How do you run when you can't walk? You don't. You get frustrated, discouraged, and wonder how in the heck you're suppose to train for a marathon when you flinch every time your right foot kisses the floor. Unfortunately, that life is my life at the moment.
Monday - Yoga
Tuesday - 4.5 mile run
Wednesday - Elliptical & lift
Thursday - Yoga
Friday - 3 mile walk
Saturday - Elliptical & Bodypump
Sunday - 14 mile bike ride
Not being able to run has made me stir crazy. I live in a city where no matter what time of day it is there are runners on every sidewalk and I want so badly to be one of them, but I can't. I tried to be on Tuesday but ended up making my foot even more cranky (yes, my foot apparently has the emotions of a teenager) which equaled more pulsing pain.
However, with no big runs this week I was able to act my age and enjoy a couple drinks with friends and not have to order water and be in bed by 10pm. Right now, that's the only positive I am finding through all this.
I had a consultation last week with a Dietician and will see her again on Thursday. I will go more in depth about my reasons for going and what she is teaching/helping me with after my follow up session! My next "big" appointment (the one that I'm most freaking out about) is tomorrow when I see a Podiatrist. I'm praying and hoping and crossing everything that can be crossed that my foot injury isn't too serious and that I will get the clear to continue my training according to the schedule I am *trying* to follow.
However, with no big runs this week I was able to act my age and enjoy a couple drinks with friends and not have to order water and be in bed by 10pm. Right now, that's the only positive I am finding through all this.
"The Doctor Will See You Now"
I had a consultation last week with a Dietician and will see her again on Thursday. I will go more in depth about my reasons for going and what she is teaching/helping me with after my follow up session! My next "big" appointment (the one that I'm most freaking out about) is tomorrow when I see a Podiatrist. I'm praying and hoping and crossing everything that can be crossed that my foot injury isn't too serious and that I will get the clear to continue my training according to the schedule I am *trying* to follow.
I will definitely be thinking & praying for you tomorrow that your appointment goes well!
ReplyDeleteWe got this bike ride. :):)
I can always count on you to have my back!
ReplyDeleteLet's get this foot back to normal! I know a lot of people who have had to stop running altogether because of injuries--that is the last thing we want for you! Way to take initiative and get it checked out sooner rather than later! <3
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