I hate to admit it, but it's true - I'm injured! I have tendinitis in my right foot on my tibialis anterior tendon to be exact (see picture on left) and a stress reduction on my 5th metatarsal (or just below my pinky toe). If I would have waited to see a doctor just a few weeks longer I probably would be out for the running season with a stress fracture - boo! Unfortunately, my doctor told me that I CAN'T RUN FOR THREE WEEKS!!! I have to see a physical therapist for 6 sessions and pay another visit to the doctor before he'll clear me for training. When he told me this the tears just rushed to my eyes - I am so bummed!!! Although this is a common injury, I apparently pushed myself too hard. After a few days of feeling sorry for myself and talking with friends and family - my pity party ended (thank you - Becky, Julie, Annmarie, & Donna). I'm in the gym working harder than ever: biking, swimming, and lifting. If I maintain my strength and cardio this shouldn't affect my training too much - or at least that's what the doctor says. I got myself some Superfeet insoles to put in my shoes - they're amazing! I've been doing the Dr. Oz CORE workouts from the Oprah show - they're kicking my butt! Here's the link if you want to try them: Dr. Oz Exercise Video. Whew!
Thankfully, I did get a chancge to have some quality R&R in San Diego for Spring Break - thanks go my good friend, Kate! When I was visiting, I realized that San Diego is much hillier than I had anticipated. I have a feeling this race will be more of a run/walk event - I just want to finish!
Here's a photo from my trip:
Fundraising is going very well - thank you to all that have donated! I have just 2 months left to raise my goal of $5000! I am putting together a TNT Happy Hour Fundraiser at Zella on May 12th - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Thanks to a generous donation from Jimmy, I'll be raffling off 2 sets of Cubs tickets. Be on the look out - I plan to send out an evite in the next few days.
Thanks again for all of your support!
Love, Natalie
1 comments:
Natalie,
Oh the memories of when I had that exact same problem last year. It was not fun. Definetly keep up with everything else and stay away from the running.
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