The Green Girl finally broke down after three months and went to see a licensed professional – a podiatrist today. He confirmed my self-diagnosis of posterior tibial tendonitis. The good news – the silver lining, if you will – is that he was impressed I was still capable of doing on my tiptoes without any pain. He said that means the tendon is still working to a certain extent.
He taped up my foot with an arch pad and he wants me to leave it on for a week and see if it helps. If it does help, he recommends I get some custom orthotics.
I miss running so much. At first, I was watching movies about running and listening to running podcasts while I commuted to my new job. Now I’m at the point that I can’t even read an issue of Runner’s World because it makes me so depressed. I haven’t been posting because I can’t bring myself to write about my lack of running. I also feel like there’s nothing I can do for a prolonged period of time. The elliptical and the stationary bike make my foot hurt, too. I keep saying I’ll go swimming but for some reason, I can’t get myself to get my stuff together and go.
When I asked him about the San Francisco Half Marathon, he refused to give me a straight response but commented that ‘wasn’t much time’.
penny said
I just got back from swimming! You should do it! I went to Peck park pool-the local community pool that I had driven past for years and I loved it! And I HATE swimming!!! Get out there and swim. It will make you feel SO MUCH better!!! It’s not running but it will give you exercise and you will feel like you’ve exercised!!!!
I really am so sorry you have this injury! But I am very glad you did go to see a podiatrist and that you know what it is!! And i highly recommend custom orthotics! I use mine everyday and run in mine all the time. They aren’t cheap but they are so worth the money!!!
Mrs. Erica said
Sorry for lil foot hurts, keep up the good work and baby it, so it heals faster! Then you will be bikeing, running, skipin and jumpin in no time! :)
Mel said
thanks for stopping by my site, but sorry to hear you’re injured too. hang in there, i know it sucks, but like Penny said, if you can get out there and swim, you should!! I was that type too… just kept saying i would, never did, but i’m actually enjoying it now, and feel like i’m at least doing something while I can’t run. it’ll help keep your fitness up too for when you’re ready to pound the pavement again! :D
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