Sigh.
So my pain has gotten worse and I now have new symptoms. Long story short, I'm getting serious about taking action to get this figured out. Cause the easy approach isn't working.
I'm going to be taking a hiatus from fitness stuff until I get this figured out. At this point it's like one step forward, two steps back. There's no point in me trying to exercise through this pain and fool myself into thinking it'll get better. It's pretty possible I might have something more serious going on, and I need to put all my efforts into getting myself taken care of.
I'll be back once I get this mess figured out for good. Back to running, weight lifting, yoga, everything. Back to more positive things, not all this negative mess I've been posting about lately.
I can't wait... this is driving me beyond crazy!
It's not so bad!
Today is another day, time to try again!
Went out for a 2.5, surprisingly my toe did not hurt at all! Phew. Feel like I dodged a bullet there, I seriously thought I'd be sidelined for awhile. My SI pain wasn't bad, just a little discomfort and tightness here and there. Even my abdominal cramps didn't show up until the very end of the 2.5 miles, and it wasn't nearly as intense as normal. Hoping this trend continues and I can actually make some progress! I love being back out there. Today I just kept thinking to myself how lucky I am to be able to run. Despite dealing with injuries and setbacks, I can still go out there and do it, and the same can't be said for alot of people out there. Running is weird... today I felt hot, sweaty, tired, but it all felt so good. And I'm thankful that I can experience it all
I make a really bad southerner. This morning it was 75 at about 8:45 am when I went out for my run. Holy crap, I felt like I was on fire by the time I was done. Probably didn't help that it was in full sun and 92% humidity, but still, I should be able to handle that! I feel like 75 shouldn't be that hot!
Also, I have officially signed up for my 2014 Georgia Spartan Sprint. They are running a 30% off deal today, couldn't pass it up! 50 bucks including insurance, plus I'm supposed to get a $10 rebate when I show them my military ID. I will most likely also sign up for the Carolina Sprint, which is 2 weeks after the Georgia one. Also still considering this year's Carolina Beast. I want it.... but still need some more time to see how feasible it is for me
There's also a special on the Merrell Down and Dirty mud run, happening in october at that same venue in Conyers that Spartan Race uses. Will definitely sign up for at least the 5k, although I *want* the 10k.....
Time to go stretch and strengthen before I head out for some errands. Peace out yall!
Bad luck. Ugh
I've really been looking forward to this long weekend
This is so not how I wanted to start it !!!
Got up early this morning. Finally feeling less sore after monday's workout. Physical therapy for the week done. Ready to go for a run!
And then this happened
How? Well, I was in the process of making my breakfast - eggs on a whole wheat english muffin. Went to get the english muffin out of the freezer. There are a couple mugs we keep in the freezer for beer and what not. And they unexpectedly came rolling out when I opened the door - right onto this toe.
!*$&@%&*(%#*&(@$*&!*!*(!!!!!!!
That's what it felt like. I just sat on the floor yelling - partially from surprise and partially from pain, and holding my toe for about 5 minutes. That was one painful mf'er!!!
Finally after about 20 minutes it calmed down a bit. It still hurts now and it's kind of difficult to walk. So yeah, no running for me today. In fact, I am not sure if I'll be able to get any running in at all during this long weekend. I guess it all depends on how this thing feels tomorrow. One thing's for sure, I'm definitely going to lose this toenail. That's gonna suck. 4 years ago I lost my other toenail during our big 43 mile hike in the Paria Canyon. I remember stepping up onto a rock and feeling like my toenail had been pulled back. 3 days later I was standing in an elevator in Vegas, looked down and said "Hun, is my toe purple to you?" Then began the all summer long process of losing and regrowing the toenail. I just hope this time it doesn't grow back ingrown - ouch! -
This morning I was in a sour mood. I thought to myself "Something in this universe does NOT want me to run" I swear it feels like one thing after another sometimes. I've already lost enough running time due to my SI joint issues. Now this big ass mug falls on my big toe and stops me from running yet again. But I have to keep telling myself it'll be ok. That I CAN get back out there SOON. Runners lose toenails all the time. No big thing. SI joint, big toe, gotta take it one thing at a time.
I've spent most of my week sore from workouts - that's a good thing, right? I started using our Ab Wheel again - that thing is brutal!
So I guess today I'll take a chill day, maybe run some errands. See if my toe feels up for a run tomorrow
Back from vacation
I swear I haven't died... just been super busy lately. Was on vacation last week... we went up to North Carolina like we do every year. We've been going to the Outer Banks every summer since I can ever remember... no matter where we're at in the world, we always make it for a family reunion/beach vacation. It's one of my favorite places on earth
We spend alot of time on the fishing pier. I can't really get into fishing, but my husband and his family are really into it. We get out there early every morning. Really I'm just content with watching the sun rise and enjoying the water
We were up there for 5 days with my husband's family, plus my parents and one of my brothers got to come down from Virginia to visit for one day. It was great to see everybody after a year away, and everyone commented on how good I look which was really nice to hear. One thing I noticed since our visit from last year, you know, when I was about 40 lbs heavier? I have SO much more energy now. Just being out in the sun and heat, carrying beach/fishing gear, and swiming is so much less of an effort than it was last year.
I ate whatever the hell I wanted. I have come a long way, worked very hard, and therefore I felt NO shame! There's so much good food there too - and not all of it is fried and fat laden, so I didn't feel like too much of a fatass. Gained about 5 lbs, but already lost 3 of it. Not too concerned about it.
We spend alot of time on the fishing pier. I can't really get into fishing, but my husband and his family are really into it. We get out there early every morning. Really I'm just content with watching the sun rise and enjoying the water
We were up there for 5 days with my husband's family, plus my parents and one of my brothers got to come down from Virginia to visit for one day. It was great to see everybody after a year away, and everyone commented on how good I look which was really nice to hear. One thing I noticed since our visit from last year, you know, when I was about 40 lbs heavier? I have SO much more energy now. Just being out in the sun and heat, carrying beach/fishing gear, and swiming is so much less of an effort than it was last year.
I ate whatever the hell I wanted. I have come a long way, worked very hard, and therefore I felt NO shame! There's so much good food there too - and not all of it is fried and fat laden, so I didn't feel like too much of a fatass. Gained about 5 lbs, but already lost 3 of it. Not too concerned about it.
Shortly after I got back home I saw the physical therapist again. She says the strength in my legs and hips has greatly improved. We are trying an electro therapy treatment which delivers anti inflammatories and steroids with an electric charge to stimulate the muscle. So far so good on that front. I even went on a 2 mile run with my husband yesterday. He is really trying to get promoted and needs to pass a pt test. He hasn't run in about 8 months due to surgery, so it was hard for him but I just tried to cheer him on and motivate him. And I am in no pain today which is a first. Usually it's always there in some way. I hope that's the medicine working! I go back for 5-6 more treatments so I guess we'll see.
I really really want to do the Spartan beast.I want 2014 to me my trifecta year! The idea of the beast scares the hell out of me. But it will be a great challenge and show me what I am made of. The only thing stopping me for signing up right now is the injury. Thinking hard on this one. I can strength train. I can run somewhat. I know I won't run the full 12 miles -it's the beast -my goal is simply to complete it. I think I can do it even if I have to hike a lot if the course.
I'll give it a few weeks before I decide. See how my treatment goes and how my pain is. Will be running about 6 miles a week, strength training and yoga on the other days.
