What a week this has been. I haven't posted about running in a while because I've been sidelined. My knees....still bigtime painful when any weight falls on them. Physical therapy had me hopeful and after getting the go ahead yesterday to run (after a week off) I hit the trail. It was amazing to be out there, wind in my face again, music in my ears, just me and nature (oh sweet time to myself), but at mile 2 my right knee felt like it was breaking again. A runner pal suggested it may be a hairline fracture since PT isn't making improvements--I'm checking in with PT on Friday and probably off to the orthopedist. I'm bummed!! I worked so hard to build endurance and I don't want to lose it! But that's okay, I'm reminding myself if Oscar can run
then I have nothing to complain about. I'm just happy to have found something I love so much and I'm anxious to get back!
Since I decided shopping might make me feel better, I had a fitting at
Fleet Feet for a nice new pair of kicks with way more support than my Nike Free's. Not going to lie, I love my Free's (in part because they are so cute) and I'm sad to move on but these New Balance 860's do feel pretty amazing. I'll admit I wanted to try some fancy pants
Brooks sneaks but my girl didn't feel that even their narrow size was narrow enough for my feet. The NB are super narrow and a great fit, and that's a must!
Some inspiration:)
I was thinking about you when I read the article about the man who ran the Baltimore marathon this past Sunday in 2:46 in flip flops, seriously I cannot image how his feet are feeling today!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get your knee issues all worked out:)
I really hope that your knees get straightened out soon!!!!! This weather is awesome to run in now!!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope everything is okay with your knees! I had some issues in the Spring and it was so sad not being able to run. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI hope your knee is okay!!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing worse than being sidelined when you want to run! I hope you get some answers this week! I ended up with a fracture in my tibia after the Chicago marathon last year, then I got preggo while I was in the boot and I'm dying for a run. But know that first few weeks just might do me in! Take it from me, after running on my fracture for about 10-12 weeks, convinced it would just "go away" - take a break and let your body heal! I learned the hard way.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love my Brooks. Can't wear NB for some reason. Isn't the science of running shoes fantastic? Just thinking about all the different ones and how everyone can tell the difference in the different brands? Crazy.
Oh no! Knee problems are no good. Fortunately, my knees have held up pretty good but Mike has had several surgeries so he feels your pain. Maybe the new kicks will help with the pain. It's amazing what a new pair of shoes will do if they're the right ones. I remember trading my cutie patootie Nike's for some butt ugly Asics and Mizunos. But they've been amazing! Nike's were just too narrow and the arch was too high for my foot but geez they were so cute! We should run together after this baby! Prayers for your knees. He can totally heal them, I believe it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love going to Fleet Feet for my shoes. Hope you feel better!
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon, sweet girl. Don't push yourself until you get more information from the doctors. Take it easy and focus on getting better! You will be good to go in no time!! Thinking of you and sending hugs!
ReplyDeleteI hate to hear that your knee is still bothering you! I hope that Orho has some advice and can give you some answers too. New shoes always help!! Keep me posted on your appointments!
ReplyDeleteWhat an encouraging post for me to get out there and DO it because I can! Hoping your knee stops giving you trouble soon! Can't wait to hear about the progress you're making!
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