Hello, my name is Danny and it has been eleven days since my last run....
11 days after my stress fracture from Flying Pig and still can't put much weight through my left foot. I've been stretching(a bit)more, using a bone stimulator and therapeutic laser, and pretty much just taking it easy. I've had enough of that. I want to be running. Every time I see someone running,jogging, yogging or even walking without a limp, I get envious.
This injury has been eye-opening for me. Three years ago I had never run more than 4 miles and that was begrudgingly. Since then, I haven't had more than three consecutive days off from running. It was as if I would loose all this new-found endurance if I did. That was probably at least part of the reason for my injury. The other part is most likely doing too much, too soon, with inadequate training. It must feel like Christmas in May because here's my resolution: I will not rush my healing(bone is rushed by no man), I will not expect to return to the fitness level I was at prior to injury, and I will not let myself compare my seemingly low mileage with others-it works for me when I listen to my body...
Heal quickly my brother and learn from the past.
ReplyDelete"Every time I see someone running,jogging, yogging or even walking without a limp, I get envious. "
ReplyDeleteI hear you Danny, as I am in this same club. Perhaps we can form a support group as we cheer on our significant others from the sidelines of Bedford Rotary 12k....
Take care of that leg. You'll come back stronger and faster then before.
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