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Injury Update
Good morning! I’m writing to you from Midway Airport. I apologize for this post being late but I assumed Midway (like 99% of all airports) had wifi. No such luck so I’m stuck with blogging without the Internet-which doesn’t really work now does it?
As I mentioned yesterday, I had my follow up appointment at the Running Institute. Eventhough I hate the outcome, I straight up love that place. This time I was there for about 1.5 hours and I had two doctors work with me. Pretty awesome right?
What’s not so awesome is what they said. Basically, my bone chip isn’t any better and the inflammation around it isn’t any better either. Dr. Chin prescribed another 2 weeks off of running. I explained to him about the Women’s Half Marathon and how I was in the ad and most importantly how I would feel like a jerk if I didn’t run it. Especially being coined as “The Rookie” and being the only one who has yet to run a half and whoopsies I didn’t run this one either!
After arguring, Dr. Chin said I had 2 options.
- Get cortisone or laser treatments that is considered a ‘band-aid’ type fix but the pain will come back since I didn’t let the injury properly heel.
- Let it heal and take care of myself.
I was intrigued by the first option until he told me that if I do this band-aide type fix the pain will come back and the extra bone will most likely dislodge and float around in the ole ankle. Which would 100% result in surgical removal. AKA it would be my fault because I didn’t follow directions. I really don’t want surgery.
After talking some more, the two doctors had me walk, lunge, run and everything else in between and noticed how I overcorrect on my right side. Over correcting with my bone issue is most likely causing my tendons to stretch to the right side making it even worse. Dr. Chin used a very high-tech strategy and cut a piece of felt and taped it underneath my insole. He then had me walk, lunge and run some more and defitintely saw an improvement with the added support.
- Looks like you still need more support…
So what now? We are doing an ‘experiment.” I was told to run 1.5 miles last night, with a 1 minute walking break inbetween. Ice, and cross-train on Wednesday and repeat the 1.5 mile run on Thursday. Depending on how it feels, Dr. Chin will either let me run 2 miles twice next week or come in for laser treatment as he thinks with the extra support, rest, icing it could actually start to heal.
Overall, it looks like the Chicago marathon is not my 2012 race calendar anymore. I’m hoping the Chicago Women’s Half is but he told me not to have my heart absolutely set on it.
So basically, this all sucks. I’m mad/frustrated/upset/devastated. Bad timing no? But as a runner, I have to remember injuries happen. A lot, and to everyone. It doesn’t mean I’m no longer a runner, it just means that I need to spend some time to take care of myself. I’m gonna listen to the Doc on this one!
That’s all the nonsense I have for now!
29 Comments to Injury Update
Having been sidelined several times, I would say… take care of yourself now and it will pay dividends. I hurt my right hamstring in Sept of 2006 and felt like a real jerk in March of 2008 when I had to explain that I was coming in b/c this issue finally slowed me down
Took me until this year to finally run like I used to – almost!
The women’s half is 12 weeks away. There is still a chance you can do it. If not, you can do a 5k and do your first half later in the year (Chicago half is awesome and is in September.) Listen to your doctor and most importantly to your body! Trust me – I am the “expert” (so do as I say, not as I do!)
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Kelsey Reply:
March 28th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
I shall listen to anything the expert says!
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You’ll always be the most athletic person I know, so keep your head up! Proud of you for deciding to listen to the doc! Wanna join me in my annual .000000001 Mile Marathon? Your extra ankle bone is invited too.
LOVE YOU, this is just a tiny little hurdle to overcome before your body is 100% ready to bounce back!
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Kelsey Reply:
March 28th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Let me know when your almost marathon is!
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baby girl Reply:
March 28th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Went for a run back in November 2011, so probably won’t be for a while, I’ll keep you posted so you can register soon. Will also need to get my hooves in tip top shape to prepare for that run.
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Ugh! I am SO sorry. I don’t think the Women’s half is completely out of your reach though just take some time to let your body heal and then ease back into running. If you want to marathon in the future, healing this injury is key! Don’t forget that you can always run/walk races if you don’t have enough time to get in shape beforehand. I know it’s annoying to go into a race knowing that you’re going to walk but it’s better than not running at all.
And of course you’re still a runner, having a running injury might even make you more so!
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Kelsey Reply:
March 28th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
You ate the best! I am SO happy your injury is.better!!!!!
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My dear! I’m sorry about the news
we are gimps together…. Ps email / text me back while you are at said crappy work thing k thanks
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Kelsey Reply:
March 28th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
The gym is awesome here! Looking forward to the conference actually starting tomorrow though!
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Oh man, this really sucks
I have these dreams of you and i crossing every finish line together holding hands…..I’m still hoping for a miracle on this one – the human body is kinda crazy like that.
Did the doc mention if super supportive shoes would help? at least until you build a strong base??
I’m glad you are being a responsible adult and approaching this with reason. I would just cry, hit things, and eat candy.
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Kelsey Reply:
March 28th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I have cried and hit many many things. No candy though
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Dr Chin is the BEST! I am sorry about the news, but hopefully you will heal quickly!
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Kelsey Reply:
March 28th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Thanks girl!
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oh i’m so sorry
i know its so hard but you are doing the right thing… someone told me once (ok, my mom told me and she told me 5,000,000 times) good things come to those who wait. i always screamed back at her i don’t like waiting!!!
you are doing the right thing …waiting.
drinks soon? yes? i knew you’d say that. see you soon!
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Kelsey Reply:
March 28th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Yes to drinks!!
Tell your mom I don’t Luke waiting either…
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That really sucks
but good job listening to the doctor! The half is still a long ways away, I bet you could do it if you rest up now. Hope you have a fun trip!
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Kelsey Reply:
March 29th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Thanks girl! I’m trying to listen!
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As someone who has been injured for the majority of the past three years…yeah. This sucks. But trust me…you would rather take a few weeks off now and get this taken care of, then spend nine months out of commission with a stress fracture that you refused to see a doctor about and kept exercising on until you were four months in. Oh wait…that was me.
If the half is 12 weeks away (as another commenter said) then you’ve definitely still got plenty of time! as long as you keep cross training and stay in shape, you’ll prob only need about six weeks to train. and the marathon is SO far away! You wouldn’t have to start training until June at the earliest. So I wouldn’t cross it off your list just yet.
<3<3<3
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Kelsey Reply:
March 29th, 2012 at 10:32 am
You are awesome!
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So sorry! Being injured sucks, not being able to run a race you had your heart set on sucks worse. Suck, suck, suck. Please listen to the doctor and take care of yourself. Hang in there, you’ll be back running Chicago soon!
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Kelsey Reply:
March 29th, 2012 at 10:32 am
I’m actually going to listen!:)
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I have had quite a few injuries that prevented me from doing races (one full, a half, a 5K) and it FRICKIN’ sucks. Esp when you are on the cover of all the ads!
What did they say about walking the HM? I did that once and it really sucked… but it might be an option?
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Kelsey Reply:
March 29th, 2012 at 10:31 am
He said I could do a run/walk options probably.
Glad your Injure free!
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I am so sorry for you! I was really hoping that you would be getting happier news from the doc. Stupid extra bone. I’m wishing you healing, and happy times on your short runs this week.
Meanwhile, if it is any consolation, I have surgery on my foot next week, and as such will not be running for at least 2 months, possibly more. So you are not alone. I sucked it up and got myself a fitness swimsuit, and I’m going to try to learn to swim again and maybe do some water jogging. Water jogging sounds like the most boring deadly thing you could do with your time, doesn’t it?
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Kelsey Reply:
March 29th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Oh no! I hope you have a very speedy recovery!
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Boo to injuries. They really, really suck. But you do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Don’t let anyone push you into doing something that will make it worse down the line.
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Elinn and I are saddened by your news, and we feel your frustration and disappointment. But then again, the news could be much worse. I am glad that you have decided to take care of yourself. You’re still young and will have plenty of marathons to run if you want. Hope you enjoy your time in California.
By the way, you look great in your pictures from the running expo!
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