Well, here we are, a new week down the road. I have had this foot injury now for over two full weeks with no running through it all. Last week, the pain subsided enough to walk around but only a couple days ago, the pain completely went away. My orthopedist gave me a boot to walk around in which helped but can be very uncomfortable. However, I had not gone back to running.
With this week, I was hoping to return to running. Having already missed a 20 mile run, this week would give me a 12 mile run on Sunday and then 20 next week. I have been pain free for a day or two completely and was hoping to go running this morning. Woke up and got up to go, shoes on and everything. For starters it was bitterly cold outside and I felt like just staying inside and had multiple ideals of just giving up. I am not a morning runner, this much I have basically already known... especially when it is cold.
Well... I got to the starting point second guessing myself and the foot over and over. After around 30 feet of running I stopped. I wasn't sure if my foot was hurt or not. It felt like I was feeling the injury with the steps and was going to act up if I continued to run. Maybe just some soreness. However, I decided not to risk it and came home sadly.
The entire walk back I was thinking, maybe I am scared to run? It has been over 2 weeks since running and my body may be a little not used to it anymore which could be a factor... especially mentally. At this point, maybe I will try running on it later in the day down the week, but for now, I think it is best to not go on it.
I have injured myself over and over. This foot injury was one of the most painful I have had so far... I am not sure if I am at that point of fear for running now. I get that little sinking feeling in my stomach when I try to get myself psyched to run around. It has just been a bumpy ride and it is one of those, 'what will the next injury be?' Instead of the 'get out and enjoy the run!' I just dont know anymore.
I am getting to that point in the training where if I miss much more, the marathon will be difficult. I feel that if I atleast am able to get a running base back under me I will be okay for the marathon, but that means running by next week at the latest or I may be out.
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