I'm still down, but I'm not dead...
It's coming up on 4 weeks since I've run a step, aside from sprinting across L Street before an oncoming car or shuffling down the metro platform in order to catch a train. Of course I've been off (sporadic running here and there) for much longer than that. It's hard to say how I am feeling since I haven't been running, but I'd like to think I am healing. Water running has put me back on a much needed schedule and seems to have strengthened my legs, core and cardio. Certainly no ill comes from water running. The orthopedist told me I can run in 2 weeks, but damn that seems too soon. I've quietly suggested I run after 8 full weeks off, but maybe the "itch" will prevail. In any case, I don't plan to do much running (easy on and off) when I start and Sarah suggests I continue water running on my off days once I come back. Assuming I am up and running again by late October sans any pain/injury, I might, just might, attempt one last assault on the year 2010...at the USATF Cross Country Club Champs in Charlotte on December 11. It's much too early to think about this...but I am thinking about it anyway.
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That picture is pretty gross.
But, I have a couple of dead fox photos that I keep handy - I've wanted to send them to you but I felt like that would have been morbid.
Do you have another appointment scheduled in 2 weeks? Seems like that would be a good time to get another MRI if possible to ensure it's completely healed.
SJ - I asked about this, but the ortho told me it was not needed. He told me that "feel" is my best gauge once I get back out there. Scary, I know.
RM - I will get these from you next time I get injured.
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