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October 07, 2004
6 weeks down
So it has been six weeks since I first noticed the crack in my foot. The pain is really weird - it no longer hurts along the metatarsals, but on the top of my foot (where there is still a visible pool of swelling). Anyway, because my limp has subsided and it has been six weeks since I last graced the surface of Chicago's lovely concrete grounds, I decided to "test" my foot this morning. One word: OUCH!
After about 8 minutes of trotting, I gave up. I realized that my foot was probably only about 50% healed and that I am looking at another 6 weeks on the bench. I am trying to be realistic. The funny/strange thing now is that my "good" foot is experiencing the same pain along the metatarsals that the bad foot is still suffering from. Could it be phantom pain? Did it travel over there so the other foot wouldn't feel left out? I have no idea....but they're communicating to each other and I have not been invited into the conversation! HELP!
I guess it's back to the bike for the next 6 weeks and even more weight training - which I am learning to enjoy!
The marathon is upon us...I will be sure to write a lengthy report on Sunday afternoon!!!!! I cannot wait to cheer everyone on:)
Posted by bridget at October 7, 2004 09:38 PM