Ever since I said I was going to run a 5k, the running Gods have been against me. What have I ever done to them? Really, somebody tell me what I have done to offend them.
I have a long standing ankle injury that I doctored myself. I know, dumb move but I did it anyway. I twisted my ankle badly walking one day. Once again, it's that exercise thing. Walking Gods hate me too. Most of the time it is fine, but if I overdo (like trying to run) it swells and hurts. I rest it and it's fine again. I've been dealing okay with it. One of these days I have to go and have it checked out, I guess. I actually tried to call and make an appointment several weeks ago, but the doctors office recording kept saying leave a voicemail and they would call me back. I'm at work guys, you can't call me back.
So.....Friday we got torrential rains here. Inches of rain. What I found out in that rain was that wet leaves are just about as slippery as ice. You guessed it...injury. I was walking a group of kids at school out to their bus and slipped and twisted my knee on a pile of wet leaves on the sidewalk. I didn't fall, thank goodness but twisted my knee. Today is the first day that it feels better. I've walked on the treadmill, but haven't had the nerve to try and run yet. I'm thinking that if it feels like this tomorrow, I'm going to try.
My race is Saturday. I really want to run the whole thing, but I'm afraid that might not be in the cards. I'm 54 years old and these limbs have to last for hopefully many more years. I make myself feel better when I read my friend Mary's blog and see that she has the same affliction as me. Some of us are just fallers and injurers (are those real words?).
So, I'll keep you posted. Hopefully, this will be a week of healing and I'll be running the entire race on Saturday. If not, I can live with walking some or all of the race. My goal is to finish anyway I can, but running is my real goal. We'll see! A few prayers probably wouldn't hurt about now, if you feel so inclined.
All you can do is your best, and that makes us proud! Don't go overboard, k? :o)
ReplyDeleteSaying a prayer for you Nancy. Even if you walk the race, the important thing now would be to finish it!! There will always be another race, another chance to run, injury free. Take care of yourself!! Don't overdue it!! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI said a prayer for you. Take care of yourself and don't overdue it, you'll just hurt yourself worse!
ReplyDeleteWow! You are amazing! I do good if I motivate myself to walk 2or 3 miles by myself! (usually, that happens only if I have someone to walk with!)
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with the others...take care of yourself! You will do great :o)
Blessings & Aloha!
(Thank you for stopping by and commenting! Actually, I was in the middle of editing that post haha...so come back if you'd like...the video clip was tooo long...(kinda like I am about posts and comments!haha) so I made two separate clips) I cant wait to hear what your in-laws think of their drawing :o) Please send a photo, maybe of them holding it after they open it. I'd love to see that :o)
DO NOT overdue it. Nothing is more important than your health. Take care of yourself.
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I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you this week. I know what an accomplishment you will feel by simply finishing that 5k, but understand wanting to run the entire time.
Take it easy and do not rush your return as you certainly do not want to make things worse!
You poor thang! I agree with Beth, don't overdue it. You might have a stress fracture and will only get worse if you do too much. I will be sending positive energy vibes and prayer your way so you are able to at least give it a shot on Saturday. I have faith in you even if you have to walk it.
ReplyDeleteIt is OK if you run/walk the 5K or even just walk it. The most important thing is to take care of YOU. M'kay?
ReplyDeleteDon't make your injuries worse! Walk if you have to. You don't have to run it. But I know you know that. Take care of yourself and don't get too crazy. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, Nancy. This is a real treat, reading your postings and responses while listening to the music and enjoying the collage!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll enjoy the journey, doesn't really matter about the pace!
Thanks for this!
I'm thinking of you and pulling for you and praying for you to kick ass at your 5k. You have certainly surmounted just about everything!!!! You are one strong woman... and you will be perfect. I can't wait to hear all about it and I want every single detail of your week AND the race! Much love coming your way... !!
ReplyDeleteWalk this year...take care of yourself! Dare I say it?...isn't gettin' older fun?!?! LOL
ReplyDeleteJust be like me and ignore it and run anyway! That TOTALLY works.
ReplyDeleteHi sweet friend! I'm back....I hope.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your ankle and knee. I know how you feel. It seems lately I always have something that bothers me and right now it's my right shoulder. I've been taking Motrin to get me through the days. I need to make an appt. and get it checked. I really think you should do the same thing. I hope you feel well enough to finish the race.
Hugs!
Kat
You have my prayers and my admiration for your tenacity. My advice? Don't push it and live to run another day. I think injuries need time (and maybe physical therapy) to heal. And there's nothing wrong with walking a 5K. My hat's off to you!
ReplyDeleteFallers, I think. Injurers, I think that's a stretch :) Stick with the treadmill until you're completely up to outdoors. Or you know, Saturday. You know your limits. Stay within them even if it means not running on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteHey Nancy! I am so proud of your accomplishments! You inspired me to join! :-) You go girl! I am not sure how to post here, so I am posting anonymous... Love, Nan
ReplyDeleteHang in there.....I fell in August, cracked my pelvis, that turned into bursitis, I found out in October, and now have alot of skeletal issues (for lack of a better word) that my chiropractor is trying to heal. I gave him until Christmas before I call in the big guns--the orthopedic doc. From one silly fall...and this is only my latest, I'm a faller, plain and simple! And the cliche, the older we get.....(yeah, I hate to always hear that one too!)
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