What have I been up to since then?
Namely, talking so much about running while I transitioned out of the boot that my 20 minute run/walk was a major event anticipated by many.
Sure, I waited an extra week to run, since the boot had screwed up my gait, but I was super-excited for my first run/walk back. Hot pink shoes help.
The title says it all.
Eventually, I even got to go back to the track for some 800s, though still not full speed/effort.
A run over an hour! A real "long run" (sort of).
And even a run back at the scene of the races that I did with a broken foot while in town for work this month. Far more enjoyable when you're healthy.
If that isn't motivation to take rehab exercises and cross training seriously, I don't know what is.
Why didn't we take long run selfies? Or a garmin shot? #fail
ReplyDeleteWe basically fail at life.
DeleteI thought you'd make a quick comeback with your dedication to cross training and rehab! I'm really happy that things are working out and you're back on track - I've run quite a few routes in both a healthy and injured state and it really does completely alter your perception of your surroundings. My favourite places are always those where I've run well, regardless and irrespective of the actual merits of the course/route.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true, Jess! I hope you have some good runs soon that give you those great memories.
DeleteYOU TEXT HOLLIE AND USE EMOJIS?!
ReplyDeleteI would do the same for you if I had your #.
Deletehahaha what can I say, I live my running life through you...probably my swimming life too. I'm glad you have made a seamless transition back into running.
ReplyDeleteAnd cycling, duh. But you can run again soon, too!
DeleteIt's been a month already? Time flies when it's happening to someone else, I guess! Despite my raging jealousy, I really am thrilled about your quick comeback. I backed off all cross-training after some weirdness last week, but I really hope I get cleared to at least swim again this week, because stories like yours show me it will make a difference when I DO eventually run again.
ReplyDeleteIt's so so so true that cross training helps. Keep eating those M&Ms to heal that foot.
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