First of all-I haven’t been blogging much lately, but I wanted to just mention the situation in Haiti right now. It is so so tragic, and my heart goes out to all those people who are hurt or have lost someone. I am planning on donating some money to American Red Cross because I believe that any little bit helps. It is so hard for me to be upset about my ankle when I know people are suffering so much worse over there. Please keep Haiti in your thoughts and prayers.
I have been dealt some very bad news about myself today. Things could be worse, I know, but this is upsetting to me at this moment in time. I got news back from the doctor today that I have two..not one, but TWO…stress fractures. Ou Vei! I am in a booty with crutches for 10 weeks and can’t use my foot at all. I’m not supposed to put any pressure on my foot at all for that amount of time. The doctor is sending my MRI over to another doctor who specializes in the back of the foot because he said the fracture is so deep that I may need to get a screw put in. I will hear back from that doctor on Tuesday.
As you can imagine I am not thrilled about this news. It couldn’t have come at a worse time-after I have signed up, paid, and bought plane tickets for 2 races. So now I need to regroup and think about how I am going to spend the next 10 weeks. Even though this is upsetting, there is nothing I can do about it besides let it heal. I am going to try to be as positive as possible, and do everything in my power to heal my foot properly. The doctor said because of where the fracture is, if I don’t heal my foot properly I could have chronic foot pain forever. This will heal in time, and I need to stay positive and realize there are so many things out there that could be worse.
In the mean time I will do what the doctor orders, wait to hear from him on Tuesday, and donate money to people who are really in need. That’s all for now-thanks for listening.
Not sure what I am doing about the San Diego Marathon or the Cherry Blossom 10 miler, but I have some thinking to do and will let you know. In the mean time I would love to hear if this has ever happened to you and how you healed from it!
Don’t forget to donate to to the Haiti Relief and Development. Every little bit will help!!
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are you allowed to swim? we can become swimming champs.
I am so sorry to hear that mate, no good at all. I’ve never had an injury that bad, but my limited experience with injuries has taught me that positive thinkng is a very valuable resource.
You should check out Frayed Laces blog. She did a stress fracture in her hip running her first marathon, it was so and the doctor thought shed been in a car accident! She is now running ultra marathons with great success
look forward to reading all about your recovery. All the best.
I am so sorry to hear about your foot injury. I had the same thing happen after a skiing accident and I had to have a screw put in and I can run again now!!
I know that you can get through this!!
Lauren I’m so sorry to hear about your ankle. I know how discouraging it can be to have a roadblock when you’ve set goats for races. But you’re wise to follow the doctors orders. Is there anything else you can be doing to stay active? Stay positive!!
And I’m glad you mentioned the tragedy in Haiti. It’s really a heartbreaking event, and I think we could all do our part even in a small way.
Take it easy this weekend..
I am SO sorry to hear this. I’m sure it was a HUGE blow for you, but you seem to be handling it as best you can. A positive attitude does wonders for the soul during a stressful situation. I always remind myself that everything happens for a reason, and that reason will reveal itself in time. Futile words at the moment, I know, but something to keep in mind.