that's what i thought

so i had my follow up today.  I predicted the outcome when I was with the radiologist on monday. Bone scan confirmed stress fractures... plural for a reason. There are a few. I am to remain in the "boot" for another 3 weeks, at which time I'll repeat the x-rays to see how I'm progressing.  I also need to request the bone scan images for my next appt... hoping that it'll be something i can scan, then maybe post  :)

This will take me to mid-October.  It sucks.  By the time I might get the ok to run again, at which point I will start at the beginning and start slowly, patiently, and listen to the queues my body sends, we'll be into winter!!!  

I guess the good part of today is that I knew this would be the case. It wasn't a shock. I did not walk into his office today expecting to be told that I was healed and could run the 1/2 marathon on the 28th that I had signed up for.  I knew that.  So I was already mentally prepared.  I guess sometimes it's better to think of or anticipate the worst (which I know this is not the worst thing that can happen)... it avoids a lot of disappointment, and helps you realize that it could be worse.

After leaving the doctor's office, I made my way to the community center where I knew my running group was meeting for a 6k run.  I got there just as they were finishing up... once everyone was done poking fun at me, with love of course, and inquiring about my status... we headed out for coffee, where the laughs continued.

now i'm home, sad, and going to bed.  i'll be fine, will stay positive, all that good stuff, i just feel like sulking for a few days... i will get over it.