How has it been eight weeks? As I probably continue to say…time is going both slow and fast. I’m slowly adding mileage. Once I’m “in the clear” of an injury (which will probably be about 6 more weeks), I’ll stop blogging about training. I’ve moved to Strava because it’s just easier.
On a personal note, many people have asked if we are “still moving.” The answer is yes, but I don’t know when. We are 100% moving to California, but I don’t know if I will be June, September, December or anytime. It’s scary to know they could tell us we are going to move and two weeks later, we are gone.
Anyway, once I’m “in the clear” of an injury (which will probably be about 6 more weeks), I’ll stop blogging about training. I’ve moved to Strava because it’s just easier.
Injury Timeline:
March 1: Calceaneaous Stress Fracture Occurs (Known as the Heel Bone)
Week 1: (March 2-8): Boot, slight pain, and swelling, allowed to swim
Week 2: (March 9-15): Boot, minimal pain, minor swelling, allowed to swim
Week 3: (March 16-22): Boot, no pain or swelling, gyms closed, and almost 0 activity
Week 4: (March 23-29): Boot, no pain, added core
Week 5: (March 30th-April 5): Boot removed, no pain, core, and leisurely walks
Week 6: (April 6th-April 12th): easy walks, 1.5-mile walk-run, core
Week 7: (April 13-April 19): 1.5-2 mile walk-runs, core (Total Walk-Run miles 13)
Week 8: (April 20-26) 2-4 mile walk-runs, core (Total Miles 24)
Thoughts:
Week 8 moved to more running, less walking. Nothing has felt weird or off, but I know I’m not in the clear yet. It isn’t like I could go run 10 miles and feel fine. That being said, my runs have felt healthy and pain-free, so I can’t complain about that. I feel like I’ve never run before, but my heel doesn’t hurt.
I’ve also been doing short core work since I have the time. This is a rare time; I do have extra time, so saying: “I don’t have time for work and strength” is invalid. Truthfully, I’ve been enjoying it too!
In all, it’s been a boring few weeks. I’m slowly running again, but with no races on anyone’s horizon, I am just building a base. I wrote about it in this week’s newsletter and why building a base might be a good idea for everyone!
Posts from the Week:
Saloman Sonic 3 Balance Shoe Review
How Easy is it to Get Out of Running Shape?
Questions for you:
How is your running going through the pandemic?
Have you been running more? Less?
Good to hear you’re healing! For me – I’ve been using this as recovery. I was 2 months out from a half Ironman when this started – my body and mind were on overload – the rest has been good both mentally and physically – for me. I’ve been running just 2 times a week and doing a lot of yoga – and a 30 day handstand challenge 🙄
Glad to hear your recovery is going well! I’m going to be a bit on the mend for a few weeks at least now too. My boyfirend and I crashed our bikes on Sunday (he went down first and then I went down), so I’m dealing with some bad bruising, but fortunately no breaks. My left hand, right ribs, and right hip are the worst. Each day is a little less painful, so progress!
Fortunately they just announced today that the Rock n Roll Seattle Marathon that was 6/7 is postponed. Figure it will be a few weeks before I start running again. I’m going to try my stationary bike next week as weights will be out for a bit too.
Hope you keep feeling good on your walk/runs! Good luck with the move too. The daily uncertainty is so hard already and I can’t even imagine having such a life changing experience be so up in the air.