Good news – I’m back on the road and have resumed my training. I did a quick 4.4 miles yesterday and the foot felt fine. So I did my scheduled 12 miles this morning at a 9:00 pace. The foot feels great. I think I am good to go! YAY! TCM here I come!
The verdict – no stress fracture, just stress
September 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Great news – I do not have a stress fracture. There is a small spot on my foot that looks like some stress on the cuboid bones. I was literally on the verge of a stress fracture but it didn’t go that far. Word to the wise – pay attention to pain and listen to your body. I will be cross training this week. My plan is to try to ramp up running next week slowly and then taper to the race. Hopefully I can still eek out a sub-4:00 marathon. I’m asking for a lot but I am hopeful.
The PR that wasn’t
September 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Well, the Dick Beardsley half marathon just started a few minutes ago. It is an absolutely perfect day for a race – 53 degrees and beautiful blue skies. I have been training all summer and am in better conditioning than ever before. I was hoping to run a new PR today in Detroit Lakes. But here I am sitting at home sulking because of my damn foot. It still hurts. It hurts to walk. I know I can’t run on it, though I was so tempted to go anyway. I think I will go crazy if I have to lay off the running for long. *sigh*
Dammit!
September 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
After a really great 12 mile run on sunday and a 5 mile run on Monday, I was feeling great. I was looking forward to a new PR at the Dick Beardsley half marathon this Saturday and blowing away my marathon PR in the Twin Cities next month. But all that may be lost. My right foot has been aching for the last couple of days. I went to the clinic this morning and the Doc thinks a stress fracture is most likely in the cuboid bones. I have a bone scan scheduled for Tuesday and will find out the results on Wednesday. Looks like no more running for me in 2010.
Sidelined
September 2, 2008 by Leave a Comment
So much for increasing my mileage. I have been almost completely sidelined by heel pain. I suspect planters fasciitis so I’ve been resting, icing and stretching for a while. I made a mistake of going out on Saturday for an 8 mile run. I could hardly walk for two days afterwards. I’m worried about my upcoming races and hope I will be able to participate. I’m heading to the podiatrist this afternoon so we’ll see what he says. Wish me luck.