It's been about 2 1/2 weeks now of no running. Am I going nuts? Slightly. I found out what exactly my injury was.. a stress fracture on my calcaneus (heel). The word "fracture" sounds so intense, but I am actually SO happy it wasn't Plantar Fasciitis. The word 'Plantar' is just gross.. like warts.. and 'Fasciitis' sounds like an infection. But that's not the only reason i'm glad I don't have it; the fact that its not a forever kinda thing is the best news ever! I have been still going on the elliptical, stretching, putting my foot in an ice bath, and wearing a damn boot! Look at this thing. This will be an occurance for the next month (hopefully sooner), or until I'm all healed! Or shall I say.. Heeled? ha.
After researching a million ways of how to make my recovery faster, I realized I just need to give it... as my Podiatrist says.. "T-I-M-E". He actually spelled it out for me too, so sweet. The first week, I was actually in denial.
"My foot is fiiiine. I'll just go on the elliptical really really fast!".
NO. This made the pain 10x worse and made me not even able to walk up or down the stairs the next morning. I was contemplating getting crutches but I'm not up for that armpit pain, although they ARE fun for like 10 minutes.
My sweet mamma brought over her stationary bike for me to use while I'm not running. It was literally used when she was pregnant with my sister. It's like 40 years old I think, but does the dang trick. It's not some high-tech-bobo-no sweat-bike. After 6 minutes, I'm already drenched. I don't even know how it happens. Thanks mommy :)
Anyway, I'm on the road to recovery! While researching, I decided it would be good for me to start taking Calcium and Vitamin D supplements, in addition to my [yummy gummy] Multivitamin. The two together help increase bone mineral density and trauma induced joint concerns, which obviously is my issue. it also helps with speedy recovery and is a pro-inflammatory after strenuous exercise! I don't eat much dairy and my bones/joints need to be strong in order to take all the pounding I do. In addition, I'm debating on whether to take B12. I do eat meat, but not as often as I should. B12 is what repairs our muscles and maintains our red blood cells by keeping oxygen flowing throughout our bodies. A while ago, I bought a collagen supplement to aid in stronger joints, but I never take them cause they're just so big. I need to get over that nonsense.
K! Just a little tid-bit for ya! Any other runners have your go-to vitamin/minerals??
I'm honestly at a loss for words. Well obviously not, since I'm about to type a bunch.. but by hearing that expression, you know something big happened. This may not be "big" to other people but for me it's HUGE. I've been having foot/calf/heel pains now for about a week. They started off not so bad, able to run.. but now.. HORRIBLE. I step out of bed and ask myself if i'll even be able to make it to my car, or let alone.. downstairs. My mom, along with a few other people, think it's Plantar Fasciitis. I'm going to get it checked by a podiatrist on Friday. Of course, freaking out, I looked up the treatment/prognosis of Plantar Fasciitis (lets call it PF.. aka Permanently F**ked). Some people live with it for months, some years, some forever. Literally... I don't know what to do. I want to cry not only due to the pain but because WHAT?! I won't ever get to run.. ever..? :( This is just so bad.
I've been doing all the stretches you're supposed to do for this PF. I GUESS they work.
Of course I still am not slacking in the gym. I'm trying to find different things that aren't high impact.. or any impact. That leaves me with the elliptical, which just reminds me of college girls who wear their hair down, not wanting to sweat but still "working out". I did it yesterday and basically tried to sprint and actually got a good workout, but I can't see myself doing that everyday. SO BORING. I want to run outside, look at trees, look at cars, sing to myself... UGH! I can't bring a freaking elliptical outside. I'm really really really realllllllllly praying this goes away like, tomorrow.
Was God trying to tell me to give running a break? I can't :(
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