Victory for me today.
No, today I did not run a race, finish a half marathon, a marathon or even the Goofy Marathon. I did not even run. When I started this blog, I looked forward to the day that I would do one of the above and use the word "winner" or "victory" or "mission accomplished" or something like that.
But I got injured ... and sidelined ... for over 3 months. Crutches, scooter, cane.
My goal stays the same, but today I will celebrate my own victory, of a different type:
Today my doctor told me I can start exercising again!!
I stopped using my cane about 5 days ago, and I feel great walking around on my own. Funny how you only appreciate what you have when you don't have it. Cliche' but oh so true. My doctor said I can start using the elliptical and maybe a stationary bike for the next month, in the meantime only continue to use my bone stimulator for a week or two more.
And then ... one month from now ...
I can start running again.
True, only a half mile at a time. But I will be able to start running again.
It seemed like every day over the last 3-4 months someone would say to me, "No more running for you!" or even one said these words, "so your dreams of running again are shattered!"
I tried to stay positive, and kept myself confident that I would start running again, and now I know.
I will be running again.
Victory!
Thank you!! Of course my friends and family have been a great support, but I offer a special online thank you to the WISH boards on www.disboards.com and also on the Femoral Neck Stress fracture / reaction support group on the Runner's World forums, for helping me get through this. On the internet you find out really quick, you are not alone!
Congratulations on being to exercise again! I wish you a speedy recovery (or what you have left for recovery)!
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Thank you everyday girl! I checked out your blog, good luck on your running!
DeleteThank you very much everyday girl!
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