"Smile when it hurts most." - Unknown
The foot feels like it's getting better... but just to be sure I went to "urgent care" this afternoon just to make sure. The doctor was really nice, and understood where I was coming from in that I couldn't just let it rest for weeks... I'm in training and need to get back out there as soon as possible.
He said he didn't think anything was broken because otherwise I would be in excruciating pain. He thinks it's either plantare facsitas (sp?) or just bruised. He said I'm doing all the right things by icing, resting, heating, wearing shoes with arch support and taking ibuprofen. He said to take the next 5 days or so off from running, but could still try and do some cross training--nothing too strenuous or pounding on the foot, then gradually work myself back into it.
I'm hoping that by this weekend I'll be able to put in a 10 miler or so.
At least this doctor's visit made me feel a lot more relieved that nothing is SERIOUSLY wrong. I feel a lot more optimistic and feel like I just have to keep being diligent about taking care of myself.
On top of everything though, I feel a sickness coming on... great...
Great news that nothing's broken, Sam! Those poor feet slamming down endlessly on hard surfaces!! Getting a bit of arch support sounds great. Then after you "lie down and bleed a while (rest) then you shall rise and fight again", unquote. Love you,
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Dear Samantha,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so inspiring...even to my 87-year-old feet!
Thanks so much!!!
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Samantha,
ReplyDeleteI am so proud and inspired by your amazing blog! It's wonderful to see someone devote so much time to running especially a young socialite like you! It must be hard to find time to run so much on top of dating and work... thank you!
-Astonished Apple