May 11th, 2008
I won’t call them exactly dark, though I’ve had some bleak moments these last couple days. Besides family drama over my Mom’s website (this is going to be a long road, I think) my ankle/foot problem hasn’t left the building yet. Last Friday I finally made a doctor apt. for Monday morning, though I’m only seeing a nurse practitioner since my doc isn’t available. Here’s hoping he/she gives me the referral I seek.
This morning, it does seem better, but yesterday felt like I’d gone back in time, it hurt when I walked. While in my last entry I professed my OK-ness with taking one week off, the idea that this will be stretching beyond that is now becoming a teary situation for me. I feel like a zombie, wondering what the fuck is going on at the bottom of my leg and what to do before I lose fitness.
Nick would love nothing better than for me to pick up a bike, since that’s his sport of choice, but I’m really not drawn to it. I used to swim, but that sounds so mind-numbing after running’s ever-changing sights and sounds. I think what I’ll end up doing, if I have to, is join a gym so at least I can people watch while I do brain-dead machines. I always liked the rowing machine, maybe that’ll be my aerobic relief of choice.
Or maybe this is just a tendon issue that needs a few more days, but the weird heel-pinching I feel when I point my foot indicates otherwise.
So it’s Sunday, the day I was going to run again, instead I’m sitting here feeling the weight of the world despite the lovely temperature and all the birds singing outside the window. Or maybe because of it.
Sigh.
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Cheer up you have better running days ahead. It could always be worse you dont have anyone throwing rocks at you.
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Damn, I guess I should consider myself blessed! That would truly suck.
very sorry to hear about your ongoing troubles Flo! hang in there! we are all here for you whenever you need to vent!!
I’m at 2 weeks since my half marathon (which I ran on a bad knee…that had been bad for 5 or 6 weeks…I did the whole “I will do whatever it takes to get better afterwards–which is now driving me insane) with no running. Another week and a half until I can run again. I’ve been swimming (or trying to swim) and biking, and it’s just no fun. I’ve finally stopped whining (out loud) though, and figure at least I’m not stuck sitting around doing NOTHING!
Matt, thanks cutie, much appreciated.
Kourtney, my sincere wishes for a speedy recovery! At least you’re over the halfway mark, congrats on the light at the end of the tunnel! Sounds like you’re doing great x-training-wise, as unfun as it may be.
I’m going to stop whining now, too. I just had to invite you all to a short pity party because that bitch Misery, you know how she is…can’t get enough company.
Flo,
sorry to hear of your injury. I know that bitch Misery, she’s been to my house before, and has invited her friends, the twins Despair and Discouragement. Your foot will be better in no time, and then you can kick Misery in the ass with said foot, and she’ll be on her way–taking the twins with her.
Feel better soon! And feel free to bitch, and piss and moan and do whatever it takes to get the antsy-ness out of your system.
–Pokey
ps–have you considered the stationary bike? I do that sometimes while reading trashy novels and/or listening to music…
Lol, Pokey, I love Misery’s extended circle. I have them all on my calling plan as we speak, but hope to get rid of the whole lot of ‘em asap. Stationary bike…only if it’s in a gym, we live in a tiny city dwelling, so no room for big stuff. Here’s hoping the doc gives me a magic shot of cortisone or python venom and sends me on my way (I can dream, can’t I?)