He gave me the news I knew I was going to hear and didn't want to. I need to stay off my foot as much as possible, keep it elevated, keep antibiotic cream on it and ice it. It should take about 1-2 weeks to heal. The good news is that I'm just finishing week #1 and it's looking better.The other good news is that I will be concentrating on my abs and arms. I should have a pretty good looking 6-pack by the time the foot rest is over. It's going to be weird not running, stepping or anything like that.
I took the news hard. I've never had any sort of injury while training for anything. I've never trained for anything. I may be over doing the emotions, but it's how I feel. I know I don't have a major injury and it's only 2 weeks, but I'm a slow runner and need all the training I can get.
This will be me on the weekends and I will be giving my foot as much rest as possible. I hope it gets better, because I have a race in 2 1/2 weeks and another in 3 1/2 weeks. I'm going to be running in them either way.
I hope everyone else that has an injury is healing nicely and took their news better. I was a big baby for this little news. Sorry for making my small injury out to be something major. I know it's not. Thanks for listening. My hubby doesn't understand.
I hear ya. I had my first big injury in August..a complete tear of my hammy after training SO hard for the Portland Marathon. I was seriously depressed for several weeks and there were many people that didn't understand. Hang in there. Swimming isn't the same but if you can, swimming can be a good substitution for a bit.
ReplyDeleteI pulled my lower leg after an 18 mile run and had to pull out of the minneapolis full. it was tough and everyone said I should just try again next year...but I took the required time off and have come back to running stronger then ever..there are always races but you only have one body!
ReplyDeleteYou know my opinion on this. :(
ReplyDeleteI've been out for six weeks already and still have four to go until I can run.
I know just how you feel. It's not a good feeling. Sorry to hear. Hoping for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeletehahah you sound like me about running either way. good luck healing!
ReplyDeleteEvery injury that takes away from training is major to that person! We feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteSo frustrating! I hope it heals up soon! Keep busy with other things in the meantime!
ReplyDeleteIt is never easy to be side-lined. Hang in there! Hopefully two weeks of complete rest will have you back good as new.
ReplyDeleteBeing on the DL stinks. But two weeks isn't horrible..keep your chin up!
ReplyDeleteBoooooo. That sucks. I hate not being able to do ANYTHING let alone running. Hope you get better soon!
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