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Ah yes! Unfortunately it's true... I have acquired what I like to consider the newest fashion accessory...THE BOOT :/ . This clunky, stiff, uncomfortable piece of sh*% is what's [hopefully] going to help me heal over the next few weeks... For those of you who haven't kept up with my life, (although I know every single one of you does.) a few weeks ago I found myself struggling with pain in my foot and actually my foot was going numb occasionally. It seemed to be that after I hit the 4 mile mark on any run my foot would decide to shut down which started to cause some agonizing pain. Now I've experienced something quite similar to this before; actually it happened last year. The difference between last year and this year however was that I was given a cortisone shot (Often referred to as corticosteroids, cortisone drugs belong to a class of medication known as glucocorticoids which are steroids. - thanks Google!). Now, cortisone is generally injected into the body at the affected area, although I did read recently that it too can be taken in pill form to alleviate pain throughout your entire body. Cortisone does a good job in attacking inflammation, providing pain relief, treating arthritis, and a bunch of other lovely things to help your body heal and feel brand new. Sounds great right??? Well... don't get excited TOO quickly.. cortisone also has some nasty side effects. The most common "con" about cortisone is that it can weaken both ligaments and tendons in the body which is no bueno especially if you're an extremely active individual. Unfortunately, cortisone shots can also cause nerve damage, thinning of bones, and thinning of soft tissue. So although I did receive the injection once.. I am very hesitant to do it once again. So after a few consultations with foot specialists, doctors, physical therapists, sport LMT (massage therapists), friends of friends of friends, and family members I decided it was time to take a different route this time around. So let's all give a warm welcome and round of applause to my new friend - the boot! I was given this walking boot last week, it's purpose is to stabilize my foot and ankle, making sure to protect it from further damage, The stiff bottom offers limited flexion in my foot which will then [hopefully] relax all the tension going on under there. 11 days somewhat strong of no running... bizarre right? It's crazy sometimes to think I haven't stepped foot on the road in 11 days. Honestly, 11 days feels like 3 years LOL. Although this time sucks, and not being able to run is emotionally draining, I'm slowly coming to terms with myself. This morning when I got home I did something I haven't done in a while, I meditated. I sat there with my little essential oils diffuser on, set up a little spot in the middle of my room, shut my eyes and just got lost. Sure, it resulted in me being late for work (what else is new), but it reminded me that the mental aspect of this sport is SO IMPORTANT. I've been distant from my "mental self" lately, and I brought myself back into awareness which honestly is what I've needed for quite some time. Some people don't believe in meditation, or they tend to make fun of it and I've never been one for spiritual things, but I do believe in meditation. Meditating this morning brought me back to me, back to the realization that this injury is nothing but a small hurdle to tackle. No, it's not permanent and it surely doesn't define me as a runner. I know how strong of an athlete I am, and if I am strong then I can surely tackle this crap. I'm treating my recovery as a whole new training regimen. It's time to focus, stop dwelling on things that can't change, and work towards getting back on the roads. I am nervous, anxious, excited, and everything in between. I know this is best, I know it will make me a better athlete, and I can't wait to see what the outcome is. Time to embrace my new fashion accessory and get serious. Happy Wednesday everybody, until next time.... Stay Green, Stay happy, Amanda
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February 2018
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