Alternatively titled “The Week That Wasn’t.” This week started and ended on a rough note. I’m not even going to include the snapshot of what I was supposed to do, because only one day went as planned. I’ll go into detail for each day (if you’re curious) but the big news is that I woke up Friday morning with a random foot pain. It seems something like plantar fasciitis, although that’s just my Google-diagnosis. There isn’t one central point of pain (a sign of a stress fracture) and my foot feels good when I apply pressure. The only thing I can think of is that I’ve been wearing flip-flops more than normal. I got into a good habit of not wearing them when I was in NYC this summer, but it’s just part of the lifestyle here and I’ve been slacking on my “rule.”
Although I attempted my long run on Saturday I cut it in half to avoid further damage. I could have continued and wasn’t in any dying pain, but 1) I’m a baby when it comes to pain (seriously) and 2) why risk it?
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Sunday: Pilates circuit class.
Monday: 3 miles. I pushed it back until after class/meetings so I started at 4:50 p.m. when the feels-like temperature was 94 degrees. 24 minutes exactly was enough to wear me out. I did the 3 miles fast for me so I was happy with that considering the weather.
Tuesday: 6.5 miles total (I added a mile to the warm-up). This was the only workout that went as planned! It was 2 miles warm-up, 4 x 800 (.5 mile) at 8.0 on the treadmill with a .5 mile recovery in between, 1 mile cooldown.
Wednesday: Taught spin + 15 minutes of upper body weights.
Thursday: 7 miles total. I did 5 in the morning on the treadmill, went to class, then did 2 outside. Inside pace wasn’t as fast as listed (8:35) but outside was around 8:05. I just couldn’t do anymore not the treadmill, especially because I knew I had some coming on Saturday.
Friday: The core class I mentioned a few weeks ago. Other than that, I stayed off my feet for the entire day.
Saturday: 10 miles. It was supposed to be 20 so I’m disappointed with the turnout. I did 7 on the treadmill slow and 3 outside. Like I said above, I could have gone farther but I’m not one to willingly push through pain, especially this kind. After, I went to a local running store and bought ALL the necessities for foot pain…Biofreeze, a special plantar fasciitis sock, an ice pack wrap, pain meds and even new sneakers (I was due anyway).
Total: 26.5 miles
So the plan is: use previously mentioned products, THROW AWAY FLIP FLOPS (or stash them in the back of my closet) and maybe see a PT this week. I’ll run only if it feels good…maybe this week, maybe not. Could I be overreacting? Hopefully, yes!
There’s never a good time to get injured, but I’m still far enough out from the race that I’m not too worried. I’m sure a lot of you read The Hungry Runner Girl and Janae has the best attitude even though she is missing her marathon today due to sickness (different from injury, but still a wrench in the plan). I’m following her lead and staying positive.
Plus, if there’s ever a time to take off it’s during fall break when all I want to do is chill at home with my family (mainly my dog).
So it feels okay when you stand on it?
Is there inflammation?
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I like how you say ” I’m still far enough out from the race that I’m not too worried” – good…. the fact that you’re still far enough out and I’m sure with your endurance background that having to take some easier and/or full off weeks will not totally kill your training. I’ve been in that position but didn’t dial it back as much as I “should have” and ended up more seriously injuring myself. I love that you are listening to your body and taking all the precautionary steps to make sure your body is getting all that it needs, i.e ditching flip flops (I’m an offender here as well, but they are AWFUL especially when walking a lot), new sneaks, biofreeze (have you tried arnica gel? another tool for the toolbox). Heal up!
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Take care of yourself and I am glad you are listening to your body and doing what you can!
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I love your attitude in this whole situation. Instead of pushing yourself to get the workouts in, you are doing what you need to in order to back off and not let the pain get any worse. Still a few weeks out so hopefully everything you are doing will help heal you quickly!
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I hope your foot pain disappears soon! By the sounds of it you have all the right kit and avoiding the flip flops is a good call. Enjoy Fall break :) xx
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I hope you’re just feeling some sporadic foot pain and it is nothing too serious. Good on you for being conscientious of the pain and not pushing yourself. That is so important, in my opinion! A lot of people tend to push themselves too far, so I’m proud of you for recognizing when you need to scale back.
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