1-26-09

So my foot is about 90% better I would say. I have a feeling I am constantly going to be thinking-is that a pain, does that hurt, etc. Hopefully, I can just go about my days and realize I don't have any pain anymore that would be nice. I did 80 minutes on the treadmill on Saturday-very slow jog/walk but didn't have any pain afterwards. On Sunday, I did Bodypump and then 1.25 miles on the treadmill but it is very hot in the gym. My eating was horrible on Sunday-went to Panera and then pizza/macaroni & cheese. I need to get control. I think it is just the lack of exercise and the injury just making me depressed and worried. When that happens I turn to food but I do not want to go back-that would be so embarrassing for me. I look at past pictures and know I can't go back but somehow I got there in the first place.

1/19/09

I went to the doctor's on Thursday for my foot. He said the spur is not the cause of my pain. He gave me some stretches to do throughout the day and also prescription strength ibruprofen. I was like isn't the spur on the bottom of my foot how is that not the cause. So he showed me the images but he said what I thought (and Tom) was a spur was normal bone. The spur in on the heel like most people. The ibruprofen is not reacting well with my stomach again. I take Advil what is the issue-so I stopped that for now I cannot have my stomach cramping all day. I have to wear sneakers for the next couple of weeks which will give me more support. I went to the gym yesterday-did body pump and 20 min on a new Precor machine-combo of stair climber/elliptical. It was good to get some exercise in. I also got to cleaning which I haven't been doing either. I haven't felt like doing anything just lay in bed and go to work and come home and start all over again. I now have 8 weeks to get ready for a half marathon. I will do a 8 week schedule that only has me running 3X-maybe I will increase to 4X if I feel ok. The most important are the long runs I need to get those in otherwise I will panic. I may panic anyways-I hope it is not raining and cold on race day. I just want to have fun-take some pictures and enjoy the weekend.

1-11-09

So, this weekend did absolutely nothing. Saturday I got caught up on my sleep and on the t.v. shows that I missed this past week. Usually, I watch all my shows as I am on the treadmill but since I have this pain I haven't been on that or done anything besides swimming. I probably should have went swimming on Saturday but was not motivated to do that and probably just wanted to stay in bed feeling sorry for myself. On Sunday we went to lunch and saw Marley & Me. I read the book and liked it but knew how it ended and of course dogs do not live forever. The theater was crowded because there was 4 rows reserved for a birthday party. So we sat all the way on top in the last row. I had one seat next to me and the wall not thinking anyone would actually try and sit there. Well, they did and she was about 8 months pregnant. I don't think I even answered her when she asked if it was taken because I couldn't believe she was going to sit there. Let's just say I was not comfortable being crowded like that. And she kept like making gagging sounds and that makes me want to gag. I knew the end was going to be sad and my eyes were watering and she starts to sob really loud. I was like is this really happening because that is going to make me loose it. Everyone was crying adn I was like what is going on. The sobbing was really loud and she was full blown crying with tears streaming down her face. I have a doctor's appt on Thursday hopefully it will be good news!

Oh No!

So it is 1/10/09 and on Wednesday I went to the dr because I was having forefoot pain since Sunday. I was worried because I wanted to rule out that it was a stress fracture because if I keep running on that it will do more damage. I had my foot x-rayed and was given anti-inflammatory. I was up all night Thursday night from a reaction to the medicine. I have never had side effects like this before. I had the worse stomach cramping imaginable. I cannot believe I actually was able to go to work. I did have my first deep water running class so that probably pushed me to get up and out of bed. The water class was nice and after I continued to do more running in the water on my own for about 1/2 hr. It felt good to get some exercise in. When I called and talked to the dr about the side effects he said I have a bone spur. That is right a SPUR-what the heck. And it is not in a good place. I have to see a podiatrist-hopefully soon and maybe they will say how to try and manage it. Not sure if spurs ever go away or decrease. I don't think they are going to say stop running because I think I would have a melt down with that news. I feel like I will gain weight so fast if I can't run since that keeps me motivated with different races that I plan on doing. I will hope for the best-I did say I would be happy if it was anything other then a stress fracture.

1-3-09

So, I am sitting here probably avoiding having to get on the treadmill...I really need to get in exercise today because I haven't had any in the new year. My back is actually bothering me-from ice skating or hula hooping-not sure which. My knee was bothering me the other day I hope this is not a sign of what the new year brings. I really didn't have any issues last year-maybe a few in the beginning but I never stopped because of any serious injury. I really need to get this holiday weight off also. The last 10 lbs I have been trying to lose since August now has gone up to about 15! I am hoping that can come off somewhat easily. I taped the Biggest Loser Marathon so that gives me something to watch and the new season starts on Tuesday-yeah!

1-1-09

So, we started the new year off with a ice skating trip. It started off pretty good everyone seemed to have the hang of it. My dad ended up falling because a girl cut him off the first time. Yes, there was a second time when he was trying to stop he fell again so that was the end of that. I am guessing we will never go ice skating again. Also, spent some time playing the Wii which was fun-the hula hooping actually got me sweating. Would like to eventually get one just waiting to see what happens with my position at work in the next couple of months. I am going to try and blog every couple of days or at least once a week. I didn't start out the new year with a run-I really need to get back on track. The Shamrock 1/2 Marathon is 3/22 and I haven't done any long runs since November. I have decided I am not a cold weather runner. I hate it and am hoping once it is spring I will remember how much I hated it and enjoy running outside even more. I would like to get the Garmin 305 to keep track of my mileage also that is on my wish list. If my body cooperates I would like to do 5 1/2 marathons this year and to complete my first full marathon in October. I would like the Marine Corps to be my first.