So, is it ironic that I should start this blog, yet I won't be running for a bit? Didn't I decide to start a pseudo-running blog? Interesting. Very interesting.
My orthopedic doctor is 70% sure I have a tibia stress fracture. I've never had something like this before. It sucks. I haven't run in a little over 3 weeks (which, according to my husband, is actually exactly how long I've been a bit moody -- weird). I am REALLY trying to be the good patient. I rested, iced, elevated, compressed, everything I should do to speed the healing process. They believed they caught it early (phew!). I started PT last week (wow - did NOT expect to be so sore from PT) and will continue for at least a month. I had to miss out on a race already, but my fingers and toes are crossed that I will get to complete the Marine Corps 10k at the end of the month and, more importantly, the RVA Half Marathon in mid-November.
I was given the OK to cross-train via bike, swim, even elliptical, as long as I didn't feel any pain. I was SO excited to do something active (what is wrong with me??). I even got up at 5am (shudder) to join a running buddy for a TNT Fitness boot camp (holy sore -- typing even hurts). I am determined to strengthen my core, along with everything else, in order to prevent any injuries down the road. I mean, I only ever run. Ever. Obsess much? I am not going to be a better runner by running alone (write that down). It's time to break out the big guns and see what else my body can do. And see how much better it can make me as a runner. I just have to make sure I stick to this plan once I'm given the OK to start running again.
So, in the meantime, I will be stationary pedaling, sit-upping, push-upping, arm-curling and lunging any non-running moodiness away. Eating chocolate and drinking wine can't hurt, either. Hearing my kids laughing is also helpful. I guess it's not all bad :).
