So it goes.
I was very prudent and gradual after my surgery to come back to running, driven to not rush anything and risk delaying getting back to normal. So I worked up 10 minutes per run each time I went out and as hoped had no issues to mention. I gave myself a good pat on the back for not being brash and taking anything for granted. I have been known to do things that in hindsight were very head-shakingly silly.
Despite this I had my great Vibram run on Saturday in the very cold. It was, quite frankly, a great run and I felt there were no problems aside from my feet being very cold in the beginning. It was quicker than I needed to be running but I felt good and just went with the flow of things. The following day my foot was a little sore. Nothing big and so I went for a 13k run in the MR10s and all was good too. I had a small twinge of discomfort in the mets but thought nothing of it. But alas, later that day my foot was sore. Huh? Out of the blue I had what felt like the initial symptoms of a stress fracture. I assessed it as sensibly and carefully as I would a patient and signs were pointing to either a ligament(s) strain or damaged bone. The next day it was still there but I had a bit of denial (read the head shaking comment above again) and decided to go and run at lunch. I ran trails off the parkway for 30 minutes and by the time I got back it was very sore and I was very sure I was on the verge of a more serious injury.
So this is where I have had to instill these traits this week. Everything we suggest to a patient I have had to follow- I recognize why many don't comply (hard to not want to break these rules.)I have been listening to my body since Monday and resting, massaging and supporting it comfortably but no running.
I rode twice instead and had no issues and it has paid off so far to be patient and smart as it is feeling better and better. I am crossing my fingers that it was ligament (probably due to the same factors) but dodged the bullet of a waiting game for a bone issue to heal. I am cautiously optimistic to try a short run tomorrow if its feels ok in the morning but we'll see. If I do try and run this weekend and it bothers me I guess I will try and get an appointment to see Renata Frankovich next week and see if I can get a bone scan. I will stay positive for now but take the right steps (or lack thereof) if it's worse next week.
Santa- if you can hear me, one gift will do, just let this feel better fairly quickly and it not turn out to be a stress fracture.
Can't wait to run in the snow and trails soon.
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