6 to 8 weeks

Today I finally went to have an physical therapist evaluate my Right foot.  I am still having "burning" pain in my Right foot and have not run in almost 3 weeks.  I have been diagnosed with lateral peroneal tendon weakness and peroneal nerve compression, with recovery time of 6 to 8 weeks.

While I know time does fly, this has been a little hard to swallow.  For now the exercise schedule is yoga 1X/week and upright bike 30 min/every other day.  This is huge downgrade from my normal life but I am trying to see this as an opportunity to broaden my interests. 

So for now, no running and time to heal.  They say April showers bring May flowers, bringing new life into the world.  I am trying to apply this to my current situation at this time.  Time to be patient and focus on recovery. :)

Take care everyone!

-Lauren

Patience is a virtue...

They say patience is a virtue, something I tend to lack when it comes to listening to my body when injured.  It has been almost 1 week without running, just focusing on yoga and circuit training with weights.  My right foot has been "tingling" and "burning" on and off since the Austin 1/ 2 marathon in February.  I completed a steroid pack last week with little relief. 

Next step is going back to my primary physician and seeing what step to take next.  I am still planning on running in the 10K race on the 28th this month, but I know that not being patient and pushing may cause more damage.  I would appreciate happy thoughts and prayers that my foot starts to heal! :)

In the meantime, come and join me in yoga!  I am becoming a regular again at Blue Tree Yoga off Spring Street studios,  http://www.bluetreeyoga.com/ . It is a new/old challenge and has kept up my spirits without my endorphin rush from running.  I hope everyone is doing well and have a blessed Easter Sunday!

-Lauren