Recovering from micro-fracture surgery :(

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Location:

Sandy,UT,USA

Member Since:

Apr 09, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon #3 - PR - Salt Lake Marathon 2011- BMQ 3:41:03

PR - Bryce Canyon Half - July 2011 1:38:29

BOSTON

 

At the finish

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Recovering from micro-fracture surgery on my right knee.  I tore the cartilage off of my knee while doing a speed-training run one month before Boston.  Doc gave me a cortisone shot so that I was able to finish Boston.  After the surgery, I was told to never run again. :(

Long-Term Running Goals:

QUALIFIED FOR BOSTON! April 16, 2011 

Ran Boston on April 14, 2012! 

Personal:

 

Married, 40 year old, mother of four. 

 

"In truth, runners don't race other runners.  They race against themselves: to conquer their wills, to transcend their weaknesses, to beat back their nightmares.  And while a runner can't actually beat himself, he can beat his time. Even years into running, he can get better." Running for His Life by Michael Hall

 

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Wed, Mar 28, 2012
Total Distance
18.00

I'm on the verge of tears today. I had to drive my daughter down to Rick/Eccles Stadium at the U for her science fair project.  I kept holding back the tears as we drove there this morning.  I am hoping this is just hormones and I am not really this pathetic! I am pretty sure I have plantar fasciitis in my left foot.  I have stayed off of my feet for almost a week, icing and heating.  My hub suggested that I go and buy different shoes and see if that helps since I have about 20 pair of Asics, either Cumulus or Nimbus.  

I went to a new New Balance store and they had me stand on a computerized foot thing and told me that I stand on the outside of my feet.  He gave me some new shoes and some orthotic inserts.  He said that he was trained by a podiatrist.  I ran 18 the next day and they felt good.  My foot still hurts though and is burning and throbbing almost all of the time.  I also tweaked my knee at kickboxing  this week and I keep having stabbing pains in my right knee and my right hip is hurting again from my old problem with bursitis!  I am falling apart.  My body just can't handle the miles when I am up around 40 miles per week and running high teens or 20s.  I don't know why everyone else can pump out the miles and I can't!  It is frustrating me.  

My 18 mile run was a disaster.  I thought it would be soooo easy since I hadn't run for a week.  I was huffing and puffing when we would get into the 7s.  How pathetic!  It was an extremely slow 18 and it about killed me!  I was really hoping to be in good enough shape to run a 3:30 at Boston.  I then decided that even if I was in the 3:30s that would be okay.....now I don't even think I will be able to qualify for Boston at Boston! I will need a 3:45 to qualify because I will be 40 at the next Boston marathon.  I just really wanted to qualify in the youngest age group.  I feel like I was in a lot better shape a month ago.  :(

We are heading to Washington DC this week for Spring Break.  We just found out yesterday that they accepted our request for a White House tour.  I am worrying about how I am going to get my runs in while on vacation.  This is one of the reasons that my hub hates my running because it interferes with his schedule!!!  

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Comments
From allie on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:20:47 from 161.38.218.168

sorry about the PF troubles. but you made it through 18 miles, and even though it may not have felt great, it shows you still have a lot of fitness there to work with. not everyone can bust out 18-milers on a wednesday you know! :) you will be fine at boston. just remember to have fun and enjoy it. have fun in DC as well -- that's cool you get to tour the WH!

From JG on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:23:12 from 71.56.87.5

Steam, keep your spirits up and just ease off the long runs. With 2 weeks to go, getting rested & healthy is most important. I think if you can consistently run 3to 7 miles, you won't lose any fitness & give things a chance to heal up! Glad you got some new shoes with inserts, that can help ... just keep the mileage light, rest up, and get to the starting line healthy ... you will surprise yourself if you can do that!

From RAD on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:34:20 from 98.202.23.178

allie and JG have it right on. You'll do great, this is taper time anyway. It is the time when our brains and bodies start going crazy. You've got it in you, now rest and heal up! As far as the PF goes what helped me the most was stretching your calf. Not just once or twice a day, but SERIOUSLY 6+ times per day for at least a min each time. Do it throughout the day. When you go up your stairs at home stop and stretch. Always do a heel drop stretch (let your heel hang down) as this supports the fascia. Putting your toe up stretches and aggravates the fascia. Try it. 6 min a day is worth a shot, right?

From Carina on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:36:04 from 204.15.86.83

I am so sorry!! Dang injuries! I know it's hard to do, but take some pressure off yourself. We already know you are an awesome runner, you are running the Boston Marathon. Just try to enjoy it, it really is such a great experience!!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 12:45:21 from 24.18.125.122

Hang in there. You have nothing to prove in Boston. You already did the work and earned your place there! Enjoy the race, smile for the cameras and buy lots of souvenirs :)

PS Don't let hubby see you stressed out about running. He wants you to be happy and if running makes you sad, he will hate it even more.

From flatlander on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 16:14:29 from 76.31.26.153

Really hoping this all works out for you. I think it is all pretty temporary stuff, but just be careful.

From timp on Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 11:26:53 from 144.189.100.29

Sorry about the aches and pains.

Enjoy DC - use it as time to heal up. Then go have a blast at Boston.

From DLTheo on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 09:18:55 from 76.28.161.119

Now is the time to taper, so you don't need to worry about getting in 18-20 milers and 40+ mile weeks. It can take a few weeks for the body to recover from all those miles you have put in over the previous months.

I trained for and ran my first two marathons with PF. You can do it, too. Stretching the calves and massaging the foot by rolling a golf ball underneath it are two of the best things you can do for it, plus getting the correct running shoes (which you've done).

You've got this one in the bag. Just back off the mileage and enjoy the ride!

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