I’m BAAAAAACK!
Guess who just got back today?
Them wild-eyed steps that had been away
Haven’t changed, haven’t much to say
But man, I still think them strides are crazy
They were asking if you were around
How you was, where you could be found
Told them you were living at the Y
Driving the rower crazy…
-Thin Lizzy (kinda)
It’s true, guess what came back today? My Run is back. Quick as I developed a relationship with the rowing machine, I dropped it and embraced my true love. It was a quickie to be sure but at least I was running.
It’s April 14, tomorrow will be nine weeks post-surgery. My last appointment at six weeks post, I was told to start walking when my daily activities caused no pain and when I could walk for an hour without pain I could start adding in running. I followed directions exactly as stated. Today when I ran for my six 1 minute “intervals”, I had no pain in my foot at all. I had no pain all day in my normal activities. My foot actually feels better today than it has in about 2 years.
As runners, multi-sport athletes, fitness nuts (however you classify yourself), we are likely to get injured at some point in our “careers.” I hope that your injury does not require surgery or extended time away from your favorite activities; but if it does – be a Patient Patient. Find a medical professional that understands athletes and then follow their direction. It may take longer than you like but your chances of a full recovery and therefore a return to prior levels or even higher.
I have great confidence in my foot and the repair job by Dr. Jones. I also have confidence that by the time we welcome in the newbies and the welcome back the veterans the first weekend of June, I will be ready for another season of fun.
I learned some good lessons over the last nine weeks, I hope I don’t have to use these lessons again.
-
nofsahm liked this
-
runrichmond posted this
