Benched for 2 weeks

“You must listen to your body. Run through annoyance but 

not through pain.” ~Dr. George Sheehan

Not really sure what to say.  So I did the right thing and saw the doctor.  No stress fracture appeared on the x-ray.  I left with exercises & stretches to do at home.  Told to ice & re-tape my leg before my long run.  I left feeling optimistic that things were going to be fine as long as I did what I was told.  I ran a Thanksgiving Day run with the Running Club from the kid's school.  Had a great time and was looking forward, although a little nervous, to Saturday's 18 miles.

We started out great, fast as always but I felt good.  I made it through mile 10 so I was starting to relax.......and then we hit the 14 mile mark.  It felt like someone took a sledgehammer to my ankle!  Thank goodness we had a water stop a mile later!  I took my time stretching and procrastinating if I'm being honest.  

The doctor told me, if it hurts run faster.  Sounds crazy but it worked.  Either that or I was just so focused on getting it over with that my mind refused listen to the pain.

I went home and immediately foam rolled & iced.  I was being a good girl for once and doing what I was told.  Yep, it must be serious if it comes down to this.  However, I couldn't stay off my feet for the day.  I promised shopping with mini me and by the end of our excursion I was pretty much limping.  Not good.....

I had a follow up appointment on Monday to see how the week went.  I was not looking forward to this discussion & in my heart knew what I was going to be told.  It still may not be a stress fracture but it definitely is worse than it was a week ago and I had a decision to make.  Or should I say, I came to a compromise....because what I was told wasn't an option!

No running for 2 weeks!  No boot camp for 2 weeks!  

Here's what I can do:

Swim - have you met me?!  Not going to happen

Bike - don't own one & John's has a flat......

Continue to Foam Roll & Ice - these I will do!

Right?!

Wish me luck!