i recently posted about just getting back into the running scheme of things. i should be starting a training plan this week if i plan to run the disney princess half marathon.
i have been hampered by knee issues lately, which really occur after the run. stairs have not been a good friend. after talking with my boss who happens to be a doctor, and diagnosing myself via the internet (not a good thing!), and just plain running rest from my gut instinct, and lots of ice, and stretches, this week i started back (using the treadmill) on some slow, easy runs. my knee problems are very common in runners. things were looking up and i was excited to start back into this again (aside from being out in the freezing cold). i have been using the treadmill which is a crapmill b/c the screen is kaput! no numbers so i have no idea how far i am running or how long. i use a stop watch and run for a certain time. which is boring. but better than icy sidewalks this week.
cue in yesterday when a blizzard decided to hit us, it was insane! as i was walking to pick up my charges at their school, i was trying to avoid bigger drifts, and made a small hop and the slushy snow and my boot did not agree and down i went. on the bad leg. i felt my ankle/foot turn inward. i thought "oh $%&*!!! there goes that knee. actually, the knee is ok! it's the foot and ankle that are the problem now! by the time i got home last night, i seriously could have used crutches....i could not walk on it much at all! i was internally freaking out a bit, but there is no swelling or bruising that i can see, which is good, so now i am just kinda hobbling along. it is less painful today than it was last night. so hopefully some more rest and ice will do the trick. again. there goes the weekend run.
i am looking at the bright side. if it was gonnna happen, let it be now. not before the race. and nothing worse that a strain. i hope. if it does not get better, it'll get checked out, but i think it is ok.
oy to the vey.
yes, the snow is pretty. i appreciate that fact. it's when i am in it, that begs the question.
is it summer yet?
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