Ever have to cancel a race due to injury?

[rocknrollgirl]

Oh Lordy,
I had to change an entire planned season due to injury. Disappointment does not even begin to cover what I felt, and what I am still feeling. I was heart broken. I have been injured for 6 months. I am just now starting to really recover.

My advice is to listen to your body. I would rest between now and then. You can always show up and give it a try. But the most important thing is to yield in the face of pain. Working through soreness or fatigue is one thing, joint pain is altogether different.

My rule of thumb is now, if it hurts during the acivity stop. Immediately.

Be kind to yourself for the long haul, and remember, many of us here have experienced this, so lean on us. It helped me so much during the darkest days of my injury.

Ruth

[silver]

yes, I developed a stress fracture in my foot about two months prior to a race that I'd already registered for.

I was in a fracture boot and on crutches.

I went to the race and volunteered at the finish line. It made me cry but was soooooooo rewarding.