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July 27, 2008
back on the bike
And back in the pool. I can't deny it any longer. My left leg feels a lot like my right leg did four years ago when I had a stress fracture of the fibula. Four years ago I had much less experience with running injuries, so I ran and ran and ran on it until I couldn't take the pain any longer. Four years ago I also had a regular job and health insurance, so I had a sports doc order xrays and an MRI to confirm what we already suspected.
At the moment I have neither a good job nor insurance, but I do have a little more experience, or at least the sense not to run until my leg falls clean off. I'm going to take the next week off road running and try to do it all (regular runs and workouts) on the bike or in the pool. At this point I'm ok enough with my training and fitness to sacrifice a week to the running-injury gods. Hopefully a week is all they'll require.
Posted by joe positive at July 27, 2008 4:55 PM
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God, if it wasn't for bad luck...my fingers are crossed for you my friend. Heal up ASAP.
Posted by: tuscaloosarunner at July 27, 2008 8:19 PM
bummer :( Hope you're back up and running soon!
Posted by: Salty at July 28, 2008 11:51 AM