I went to see Dr. Schwartz. A stress fracture does not show up on Xray until 2 weeks after the injury. This could be the problem but the good news is that it is early onset if so and I have caught it early enough. I am feeling much better today but he says to rest from running for 2 weeks. I will probably rest for 3. I can bike and swim though which is good.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
kick off
The past two weeks have been eventful. I amped up my swimming. Since Miami 70.3 I have maintained a 1 mile swim once a week. I am glad that I made this choice because now I am headed in the right direction with swimming. Some fatigue at the end of the last 400 but not as bad as it would've been had I stopped swimming since October.
Biking was progressing nicely with 20 and 30 miles two-three times per week with a 40 mile on the weekend. This past Sunday, there were wind gusts 35-45 mph so I was only able to get a 15 mile ride it. I was terrified for my life. I witness one man get hit by a car while riding that day so I had an uneasy feeling for the afternoon. The wind was horrible, yet I biked anyways. I should not have done this.
Running has been going ok with 5miles 3 times a week and then a 9 or 10 on the weekend. The weather has been fabulous for all training conditions despite the wind.
Monday, all went down hill...
The plan was to run 5 miles. I ran 3 and then began to feel a sharp pain at the top of my foot. I stopped, loosened my laces thinking that was the problem. I kept running. It hurt still so I tightened the laces. Again, pain. I stopped and then walked home. It took forever.
Tuesday...limping all day. I was hurting but it was better.
Wednesday...today is better but still difficult to walk. I have been icing, resting, elevating and using compression every few hours. I caved and finally made a doctor's appointment with Orthopedic Specialist of SWFL. My appointment is today at 2:30. I am dreading what Dr. Schwartz will say but hoping for the best. Don thinks I have been running too much. I think that I hurt my foot while biking on Sunday because I was having difficulty staying in the saddle because of the wind and my anxiety and fear. I pray for no major problems.
In lieu of my biking and running workouts I swam the past 2 days. I am swimming with the pool buoy so that my legs do not move so I can rest my foot. I have to do something...
Stay tuned for doctor's diagnosis...
Biking was progressing nicely with 20 and 30 miles two-three times per week with a 40 mile on the weekend. This past Sunday, there were wind gusts 35-45 mph so I was only able to get a 15 mile ride it. I was terrified for my life. I witness one man get hit by a car while riding that day so I had an uneasy feeling for the afternoon. The wind was horrible, yet I biked anyways. I should not have done this.
Running has been going ok with 5miles 3 times a week and then a 9 or 10 on the weekend. The weather has been fabulous for all training conditions despite the wind.
Monday, all went down hill...
The plan was to run 5 miles. I ran 3 and then began to feel a sharp pain at the top of my foot. I stopped, loosened my laces thinking that was the problem. I kept running. It hurt still so I tightened the laces. Again, pain. I stopped and then walked home. It took forever.
Tuesday...limping all day. I was hurting but it was better.
Wednesday...today is better but still difficult to walk. I have been icing, resting, elevating and using compression every few hours. I caved and finally made a doctor's appointment with Orthopedic Specialist of SWFL. My appointment is today at 2:30. I am dreading what Dr. Schwartz will say but hoping for the best. Don thinks I have been running too much. I think that I hurt my foot while biking on Sunday because I was having difficulty staying in the saddle because of the wind and my anxiety and fear. I pray for no major problems.
In lieu of my biking and running workouts I swam the past 2 days. I am swimming with the pool buoy so that my legs do not move so I can rest my foot. I have to do something...
Stay tuned for doctor's diagnosis...
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Hooters Half marathon
Thanks to Fort Myers Track Club who put on a great event. They always have plenty of aide stations, a well-marked course, and many restroom facilities.
Today I raced a new PR of 2:06.
I've decided that if I could only fix this foot/torso/anatomy issue, I would be able to go faster more efficiently. The left side of my body tends to rotate more when running. This probably contributes to the tightness in my lower back, neck and shoulder. I was told to see a physical therapist; not just a chiropractor. I can't imagine completely changing my stride in a small amount of time until November. I think it is impossible but what I must do is add more Yoga to my weekly routine. We do paddle board a lot. Can that count for building strength and balance? I am not an expert in any of this... I fight a blister on my left foot by my big toe when I run longer than 6 miles. I wear double layer socks, use Slather and a friction block to help prevent the blisters but still teeter back and forth with pain, a hot spot, or a blister. I can gut through a race but have a few days off for time to heal the wounds. I have tried Mizunos, Brooks, Sauconys, Asics. The list goes on and on. Newtons seem to feel the best. If I run in Newton Isaac S I have no blister but they are more of a trainer. On race day I run in Newton Motion racers. If I change my stride and run more on my toes I can avoid the blister starter but I really have to think and stay focused. When I wear the Newton Motions I run faster. Period.
Other than the hot spot on my foot, I felt great over all. I'm ready to take a break from so much running to focus on my biking and swimming. I am ready to get on the bike tomorrow.
Today I raced a new PR of 2:06.
I've decided that if I could only fix this foot/torso/anatomy issue, I would be able to go faster more efficiently. The left side of my body tends to rotate more when running. This probably contributes to the tightness in my lower back, neck and shoulder. I was told to see a physical therapist; not just a chiropractor. I can't imagine completely changing my stride in a small amount of time until November. I think it is impossible but what I must do is add more Yoga to my weekly routine. We do paddle board a lot. Can that count for building strength and balance? I am not an expert in any of this... I fight a blister on my left foot by my big toe when I run longer than 6 miles. I wear double layer socks, use Slather and a friction block to help prevent the blisters but still teeter back and forth with pain, a hot spot, or a blister. I can gut through a race but have a few days off for time to heal the wounds. I have tried Mizunos, Brooks, Sauconys, Asics. The list goes on and on. Newtons seem to feel the best. If I run in Newton Isaac S I have no blister but they are more of a trainer. On race day I run in Newton Motion racers. If I change my stride and run more on my toes I can avoid the blister starter but I really have to think and stay focused. When I wear the Newton Motions I run faster. Period.
Other than the hot spot on my foot, I felt great over all. I'm ready to take a break from so much running to focus on my biking and swimming. I am ready to get on the bike tomorrow.
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