Today is one month since marathon day. A day that started off well, with high hopes, but ended with such an unexpected roller coaster ride of emotions... feel like I'm on the same ride... still holding on.
Marathon day... leaving my car to finally get home. Seriously, never realized how far my car is from my house, no joke. Staircase to get upstairs to bed? Seemed as far as the remaining 6.2k needed to finish my first marathon
Day 1 (post marathon) - Chiro appointment (I've learned to plan ahead as history dictates that injuries are a high possibility for me -- left there on crutches
Day 3 - hobbling around the house, still a lot of pain, gave back crutches thinking that I was now able to put a bit of pressure on my leg, sign of progress, right?
Week 1 & 2 - Continued with ART, IFC and any other treatment every other day
Day 12 - Chiro recommends I try the walking cast/air boot again to try to relieve some pressure. Boot ends where the suspected stress fracture is... pain is much worse with it on. Forget it.
Day 16 - last appointment with chiro before she leaves for a week. She thinks I've plateaued in recovery, or maybe regressing. Leave there on crutches... again, recommends that I use them for 1-2 weeks
Day 20 - Head back to the Sports Dr. I was referred to last time, he recommends another bone scan (have yet to book this as I need a full day off work, and haven't been able to book this yet. Treating it as if it is one in the meantime) and an MRI, which I will likely get an appointment after I'm healed. Get the ok to swim, and ride indoors on the trainer if no pain.
Weeks 3 & 4 - Pool 8 times, cycling 4 times, TriPower workouts, lots of stretching.
Day 30 - appt. with chiro. finds same huge knot in the back of my calf, and a few other smaller ones, pain quite a bit less than two weeks prior, muscles also a lot less tight. She recommends that I keep doing what I've been doing because I'm retaining my muscle mass, and am finally walking well enough with very little discomfort, so no more crutches/cross-training while walking across the wet pool change room floor. We joked that with all the swimming, I'll be coming in for a shoulder treatment rather than legs soon.
Her hope is that when I return to see her next week, I might be able to start some light weight bearing activity, and possibly start my return to running 1-2 weeks following that.
So the way I see it, at least I'm more than half way through my recovery, and planning a longer bike ride, OUTSIDE, finally!
26 comments:
It's been a long road since marathon day, hasn't it? I've said this before, but I really admire you're attitude. You've been staying positive and doing whatever you can to maintain your strength and fitness... not easy when you can hardly walk at times!
Great news that you seem to be over the hump in your recovery, so to speak. Awesome that you can get out and enjoy the weather on a bike ride.
That month sure went fast, but I bet not for you! Way to hang tough and let it heal properly.
You'll get there before you know it! You've come so far already.
sounds like the doc went well yesterday, yippi! 2-3 weeks til a run, fingers crossed that's all it takes. (and let's hope you don't start making shoulder appts, lol)
i can't believe it has been a month already, but i'm sure it has dragged more from your point of view. keep up the swimming and biking and getting that leg better!
Holy smokes.. I just didn't realized it has been a month now. Wow - Time flies, huh? I admit it. I do admire you for your terrific attitude. You have a terrific attitude especially during your recovery. Your cross training and swimming, I believe, are paying off. I am so optimistic that you will do well in the long run.
What an emotional month this had to have been for you! I'm glad you are finally able to see the end of this long journey.
Keep up the good work with swimming, riding, and healing!!
nice! it's good to get back outside. just don't rush it, your patience will be rewarded.
That sounds like terrific news Mel!!!
It's been a long road, but you have the right attitude. You are past the halfway point. No doubt in my mind you will be back as a stronger runner when this is completed.
You have such a GREAT attitude. Keep up the good work with swimming, biking and heck, next thing you know ~ you'll be a triathlet!!
Seriously, all this extra work is paying off. Way to go!
Good luck with the recovery, sistre!
AWESOME!!! That's so good. I hope you keep progressing well. Then you can start training for your Ironman :-))))
That's great news that you're retaining your muscle mass-- VERY reassuring. Just getting outside on the bike will be so nice, too. More than halfway-- you're being extraordinarily patient and it WILL pay off!
YAYA such great progress, good for you! So great you are still keeping at it, even if it isn't running. It will pay off!
Hang in there.. you will be back to running before you know it. Good that you are making progress
Woot, woot! Home stttretch but not too much too soon, even if you FEEL GREAT. The swimming and cycling will hold up your cardio, no worries.
Congrats on finally getting rid of those crutches. 30 days must have felt like an eternity!
Best wishes for a continued re-building.
Remember the tortoise and the hare. I wish I had been thinking clearly about 'slow & steady progress' at the start of my marathon; instead that image of the rabbit losing to the turtle occurred to me in the latter miles while literally 900 people passed me.
Take it slowly, okay?
Woo hoo! No crutches!
Glad to hear you keep getting better! You're an inspiration, Mel. I wish I could read your blog every time I get down in the dumps about my foot.
Am off to the gym in a few minutes - I think I'll be okay for a treadmill bound walk. Fingers crossed. Thanks so much for your concern xx
Yay! for progress. Hope it keeps improving for you. WTG with keeping fit.
Yay no crutches! Way to keep the muscle mass! That's great news!!! Glad to hear you are healing and progressing well :)
Have I told you...you are amazing! You've stayed positive and way to go on the swimming. I'm sure the swimming has helped/will help with the recovery. Good luck!
Considering your injury-you are doing marvelously! You are swimming and biking! Hell that rocks! You'll be signing up for that tri in no time!
that's great. Keep on being patient.
I am so glad you are seeing progress! Sounds like you are healing up well and that the swimming is paying off. Nicely done!
The past couple yrs, I sprained my ankle and pulled my hamstring while running. Boy, was I glad I had other sports I could do. In fact, I really made some big strides in my swimming because of the latter injury and believe it was a blessing in disguise. Keep your spirits up and hope you heal up soon.
And thanks for stopping by my blog!
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