Hey everyone! How are you all? I am doing much better, my foot is on the mend. It is taking a whole lot longer to heal than I thought. It has been driving me nuts not being able to run and Crossfit. But I have been reminding myself this injury will only be a few months of my life. I was psyched to go back to the doctor a few days ago for another xray to see what my progress was like. My foot felt good and I was pretty sure my xray would reflect that. But…alas my xray still showed a pretty significant break
You can see some immature bone forming on the inside of the bone to the left, that is called a callus. It is going to fill in the break in a few more months. The appointment was really informative. It wasn’t told what I wanted to hear but I was glad that I am making progress.
The bad news from the appoitment:
- My foot is still pretty broken
- It will be at least 6 more weeks before I can think about running or crossfitting (believe me I asked a million questions about that).
The good news from the appointment:
- I CAN drive again
- I got the walking cast off and look normal again! That walking boot was seriously hindering my ability to create a cute outfit. NOTHING looks cute with a walking boot cast.
- I CAN workout on the stationary bike and the elliptical and lift weights. I can squat too, but not heavy weight.
We are currently in Florida visiting my sister in law, brother in law and nephews. I have spent every morning this week on the Deb’s elliptical. I haven’t been on an elliptical in years! It’s no running, but I’ll tell you it does the trick
I have been having pretty good work outs on there. My loving husband likes to sneak attack and photograph me when I am getting after it on the elliptical.
Thanks, dear! Yes, I am brave enough to post a picture of me with sweaty workout face. You know I look good, people
After my workout I had some oatmeal. Something else I haven’t done in a while. Funny how when I am in the warm tempts I am craving oatmeal but when I was home in Boston I was craving smoothies. This girlie is ass backwards.
There you have it folks! I am alive, and my foot is on the mend. I look forward to letting it fully heal for a pain free and healthy summer and fall race season!
Have you ever had an injury that took way longer to heal than you thought? How did you deal with it?
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Sorry to hear about your injury but glad to hear that you are able to drive again and can incorporate some cardio back into your workout routine! I had a colonoscopy earlier in the week and received less than stellar news so I feel ya on the health issues… The key things to remember: everything happens for a reason and pain is only temporary!
Have a blast with your family down south in the sun B-)
I’m dealing with shin splints right now, which is in no way equivalent to what you are going through, but is a little annoying. I’m hoping it will heal quickly, because I’m running my first half marathon in 9 weeks! I hope you heal quickly!
Hi Lee!
Man, injuries are the worst!! I’m sorry to hear that your foot is still pretty broken
I am currently dealing with a hip injury that has been around for 2.5 months and it’s going to be another 2.5months probably until I can run again!
SO Frustrating! I have been doing a lot of weight-lifting (more than I ever did while I was running) in order to make sure my body is strong when I come back to running.
I’ve also been going for short walks as often as possible just to keep from going crazy!!
I hope your foot heals fast!!
I’m so glad that your staying positive, it can be really hard when an injury stops you from doing the things you love.. it makes you feel like your not yourself! Florida must be nice.. because yesterday morning in RI we woke up to unexpected snow! Enjoy the family and the sun!
Hi Ali!
So happy to see that you’re posting again! What encouraging news to receive too that at least you can be more mobile with working out and driving too!!!! Whooot Whoottt!!!
Kim
I’m glad you are back!
So happy to have you back and hear that your injury is improving. I think it’s really amazing that you have been able to give yourself the appropriate amount of time to heal. Often times athletes think they are invincible and try to push through the injury and end up creating a longer term injury. I’m curious to see how you will ease back into running and if it will be like riding a bike or if you will have to work to build up your endurance again.
Hi,
I just found your blog through Jess (Truly Jess) and I love it!! What a great new find!
Em
Glad you’re back! Hope you had a relaxing time on vacation! That X-ray is intense!
Get better soon! Are you still going to be able to do RTB with us???