I broke my clav in '96. Running up a hill, tripped on a manhole cover, then ran 10 miles w/it broken. I remember the sensation of things readusting & moving around. My fracture didn't need surgery, thank goodness, but I spent about six weeks wearing a sling. Healed up fine. Even worse than the fracture was restoring range of motion to my joint--on my own (no PT)--after the bone healed. Be prepared for that--make sure that you get physical therapy and get the muscles in your shoulder joint STRONG so you won't have any lingering problems from the fracture.

Broke my elbow, ice skating, in '03. No cast, sling was optional, I rarely used the latter as I wanted to ensure that I kept the range of motion, despite the intense pain every time I moved the arm or my wrist/hand (the break was minor--more a crack--but it hurt like the devil). I could do the marcerena arms after a couple weeks, which impressed my ortho. I've got a high tolerance for pain/discomfort.

My advice--lots of good healing food, good thought, much patience. Think of the long-term reward of fully restored use of the joint and return to activity. In the short-term, a six week layoff and the subsequent rehab is never easy. This time of the year, it will be easier since the weather isn't that conducive to outdoor activity. You can always get your fitness back, so long as the bone heals strong. Lots of calcium. I upped my milk/dairy & my protein intake when my bones were healing.

It's not easy but you'll get through it. Like all bad things, it will come to an end.