The past few weeks have been pretty terrible running wise. Matthew was out of town for two weeks, I was sick, then was battling a leg injury. Then, Matthew finally came home and I was ready to get running......
But my big toe had a different idea. I have dealt with Gout for the past few years, and while it has always been a pain in the toe, it has never really gotten in the way of anything I truly wanted to do. But this Sunday I was ready to get out and run 8 to 12 miles with the best running partner ever (Matthew!!!), then I walked out to check on the temperature...and BAM. I felt that semi familiar feeling deep in my toe. Lots of curse words went through my head, but I sadly told Matthew about it. He didnt allow me to run at all!
I do have medication that is supposed to stop the attack from getting full blown aka walk on crutches for a week, so I started taking that yesterday. And last night, I discovered the lovely side effects, nausea. TERRIFIC. I got a crappy night of sleep, and woke up tired, grumpy, and still in pain.
I struggled through the morning at work and was excited to get to the gym. My toe shouldnt stop me from core and upper body strength training..........but severe nausea can. :(
So after many weeks of feeling crappy about running, I have to wait even longer to get started again. Im worried that I have lost too much fitness that I will have to start over. I hate feeling incompetent as a runner and as a person. I cant wait to get back out on the road and training for another half marathon. I know its just a matter of time and effort until I healthy and able to run again. Until then, I need to get in the holiday spirit. My tree is up but undecorated, the stockings are up but empty, and the presents are piled up but unwrapped.
On a happier note: I am getting a garmin forerunner 410 for Christmas. I know I am not supposed to know my own presents....but when a fiance asks if thats what I really want, then see the tracking number....I just know. Now I just cant wait!
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