Posible stress fracture :(

[derosarah]

Salsabike,

Thank you, thank you for your reply!! This makes me feel so much better about my training... I was worried I wouldn't be able to do anything, so it's great to hear that you kept working out (carefully). It's also nice to hear that you walked your tri-- I wasn't sure if anyone did that and I know that there's no way I can run after not training for a month-plus!

I admit that I actually feel better walking without the boot-- it's awkward, it makes my opposite leg hurt-- it's just a pain! If I could get away with an insole instead-- oh that would be the best!

Looks like I should invest in some cycling shoes for my spin classes and later my outdoor rides.

Thanks for all the tips and encouragement! I feel great about this!!

[salsabike]

Yes, exactly---walking boots are really hard on your body unless they give you something to equalize the effective leg lengths. But better yet, try to get those carbon fiber insoles. What size shoe are you? I am a 9 and could send you mine. A carbon fiber insole or any very stiff soled shoe should work.

Who would believe there would actually be someone here who's experienced exactly this? How goofy and weird! And providential. I was pretty upset when it happened to me so more than happy to help.

[NbyNW]

Many Pilates exercises can be done on your back, so you could also do some core strengthening while your foot is healing. I find that strong core always helps going back to full activity.

Good luck!

[jesvetmed]

Sorry to hear of your injury. Nothing is more frustrating. I hope you can find a way to keep in shape and possibly make your tri... even if you have to walk. Good luck!

[HillSlugger]

Sorry about your accident. I sprained my ankle 6 weeks before my first tri. I cried more from disappointment than from pain.

Many people walk much or all of the tri "run". If that's what you need to do, go ahead and don't think twice about it.

[txred9876]

Sorry to hear about your issues......

my first tri is coming up and i will NOT run at all. I will walk it all due to health issues left over from chemo.

My moto is..... finish it! This is your "race" and no one elses. Do what you can do and be happy with that. THere will be many more races in your future.

Tina

[sfa]

And they say a little housework never hurt anyone! Vacuuming is a highly dangerous activity and should be avoided at all costs.

A friend of mine was supposed to do the tri with me last weekend but had injured her ankle and couldn't do it. They're saying that they think it's a hairline fracture and she's supposed to keep all weight off it until it heals, but she's still swimming regularly. And in her first tri last year, she walked the entire run portion of the event, except for the last few yards so she could cross the finish line running!

I hope you heal quickly!

Sarah