Bad News: It’s official; I have a stress fracture in my foot.
Good News: It’s not a bad one and it’s already started to show signs of healing.
Bad News: I can’t run for 4-6 weeks,
Good News: I can still do upper body exercises and after 10-14 days I can bike.
Bad News: This means I can’t run the F.I.S.H. 10K this Saturday that I’m already registered for.
Good News: I’m going to be doing a “walking clinic” with my Caleb’s Crusade team instead & breakfast after. (fun!)
Bad News: This also means I can’t run in the Ragnar Relay next month (that I’m already registered for).
Good News: I’m hoping I can still go with the team and be support on the support crew riding along in the van (giving out water, cheering on, taking pictures etc). I may not be able to run it this year, but I will still experience it which should help me for next year.
Bad News: I may not be able to reach my mileage goal for the year (500 miles)….
Good News: I am still going to try!!!
Good News: I have vowed to NOT lose focus because of this injury like I did over the summer when I pulled a hamstring. So far, so good. My eating is on track, I’ve been logging everything into My Fitness Pal, and the scale is LOVING it (which makes me love the scale). ♥
Good News: I can now wear size 14 jeans. They’re really (REALLY) tight, but they fit. I don’t think I’ve been a size 14 since high school. (omg, omg, omg!)
Good News: I will continue my race training in a few weeks and will still run the hell out of the Disney Half Marathon in January.
GOOD NEWS: This is a minor setback. I will become a stronger, more well rounded athlete because of it!
Good News: The Chilean miners!!! ( by the way, did you hear about the one that ran everyday while trapped down there? WOW!)
Flashback: This is a post about walking
317.7 miles walked/jogged/ran since January 1st. (2010 Goal: 500)
65.0 miles biked since January 1st. (2010 Goal: 300)
(6) 5Ks finished since January 1st.
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Aw, man! That is such a bummer…but in a way, isn’t it good to know what’s going on and be able to form a plan around it? And that’s great that you can still walk, and will be able to bike relatively soon. I love your determination!
Also loving that size 14 jeans news! Woot!!!
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Oh my dear Josie…The starting line of a NEW LIFE…..That’s all that kept running through my mind as I read your good news – bad news….Just a little more variety..
Size 14 WOOHOO!
Jules – Big Girl Bombshell recently posted..Wednesday Bombshell Wisdom
You’ve got the mojo going, even with a stress fracture! I predict you’ll come out stronger and better than ever. Am sorry it happened, it’s always a bummer to have an injury. So nice of you to go and cheer on others at your races — what a lovely thing to do.
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I was afraid of this Josie. Just do me a favor – take care of yourself.
Girl, you are going to show that stress fracture who’s boss! Definitely take care of yourself and follow doctor’s orders. But you can SO nail this anyways! Congrats on the size 14s, I can relate to the “not since high school” and “omg.omg.omg.!!!”
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I’m glad you’re not too stressed about your fracture. I’ve been tending to wail and gnash my teeth — your approach is much healthier!
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I love the format of your post, Josie! I love how you started out going back and forth between bad news and good news; then I love how you eneded on all good/great news. That is totally the way to be. YES!!!
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That’s a bummer Josie but you look on the positive side of it and that’s great. You will get out stronger from this, I’m sure!
Oh, that totally sucks! But I love your upbeat attitude
Best thing you can do now is rest that foot and let it heal completely. Runner types tend to be impatient and can end up making matters worse. Patience pays off though – I have several runner friends who have come back from stress fractures and run their best times ever.
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SUPER SAD FACE on the stress fracture. Been there, done that, never want to do it again. Rest wisely, dear friend!
OMGBecky! on the 14′s!!!! I have some 14′s in the closet that I was *thisclose* to getting my booty in before I backslided. They are still hanging in the closet; staring me down. I will get them on eventually!!!
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You looked like a hot mama in those jeans too!!!! WOW, you are getting so small it’s awesome.
I know you’re going to come out of this stronger!!! You are already so much stronger than you were last year. I love you! You’re one of my greatest all time inspirations!
Great way to look at things!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Josie, this to shall pass.. you will come out better at the end.. I know easier said from me.. I would be bit*hing like crazy!
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Josie – so sorry to hear about the stress fracture. I am so impressed with your attitude about this. It is challenging to keep a good attitude with an injury and you are doing it! Keep up the good work. You are such an inspiration!
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