My little toes are frozen. After I pull my foot from the cooler, I lovingly hold my toes to warm them back up. And as my foot comes back to life it cries out, “What happened?”
I wish I could tell my foot where things went wrong. What road did we go down that we shouldn’t have? Which turn was in the wrong direction? There still is no answer to the question.
The doctor said that it was an “over use” injury. It doesn’t completely answer the question. I have done this amount of training before. I have been doing speed work (mile repeats, Yassos, and tempo runs) all year long.
In the meantime…
– I take the elevator instead of the stairs.
– I am seen circling the parking lots for the nearest parking spot.
– I sit at my desk and send emails rather than walking over to talk to someone directly.
– I group my tasks to minimize walking.
I have been a frequent visitor to the Fitness Center at my work. I will hit the top visitors list this month – not because I am exercising, but rather because I visit daily to use the foam roller, yoga strap and mat for stretching and self massage.
There are moments when my limp miraculously disappears for some unknown reason. Perhaps my foot is still under the influence of the ice bath. Perhaps my foot just relearned how to walk properly. These are the times when I marvel at my newfound ability. I am like a toddler who has just taken her first steps. Look at me. Look what I can do. And when I fall on my tushie, I look around again to be sure that nobody has noticed.
In the misery loves company department: I too have my foot in ice water twice a day. I still have to walk to commute though which is not so good. I fell off the sidewalk at school (b/c i am a klutz) and retwisted (3rd time this summer) my ankle. Yeah ice!! I also use Traumeel ointment (i got it at my sports massage place but i think you can order it on-line) that is supposed to be anti-inflammatory. I’m not sure if it works but I use it anyway and my grandmother swears it works on her arthritis as well.
Feel better!
I wonder if you’ve pinched a nerve in your foot. *sigh* I wouldn’t know. I’m still rootin for ya Juls!!
When I say that sometimes I can suddenly walk without a limp – it is still *with* pain.
Sending you good vibes and good wishes for a quick recovery! I’m sad to hear you won’t be at CIM but know you are doing what any of us would do.
Take care
Oh Juls… patience. You just need patience. One of these days your foot will be all better. So sorry it had to go bad on you.
Sorry you are having to go through this. There’s nothing worse than a running injury when you want to run. Rest… Sending good thoughts your way juls….
I remember taking all the precautions like you are doing when I was injured. It’s odd taking the elevator instead of the steps isn’t it? You’re taking all the necessary measures to ensure a speedy return to running!
Hey! Have you been to a chiropractor? I have had pains that “disappear” temporarily too and the chiro cracks my knees or hips and voila! the foot is better. Might want to give it a try.