Two years ago while training for the Vancouver Marathon I blew my ankle out. It was a huge disappointment.
especially 3 weeks before the event. I had trained in the worst of winter conditions, my first run was in -40.
I had endured that to have to quit. Rest they said and you will be back.
It never healed and continued to plague me. I rested for a full year and yes, a big contributor to my weight gain.
At Dana's urging I began the round of MRI and ortho surgeons. Nothing.
This year as Jan hit I realized I must try again to find a fix. I met a physio therapist who diagnosed the problem within 10 min.
I ran today. 35 minutes. no pain,no hesitation. I truly thought I was never going to run again.
To say I am thrilled would be a small statement.
I know marathons are not likely in my future, But a lovely 30 min run on a sunny day feels like freedom.
California dreamin’
5 years ago
thats awesome!! I have started a running program and i am in my 4th week. I'm up to 5 min. blocks of running so far and i can feel it in my knees a bit and ankles. I've never really run; just on elliptical. so 35 min. sounds pretty fabulous to me. can't wait til i can run that long nonstop without feeling tweaks here and there. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah! That is a great feeling!
ReplyDeleteSo Paris half marathon then :) ?
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