Posible stress fracture :(

[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

[derosarah]

Thanks all for the advice and support!

I've been walking around with the boot for about a week now and cannot stand it. I was home recently for a funeral and my aunt taped up my foot and I wore tennis shoes instead. Aahhhhhh... so much better. Salsa, I'm an 8.5 so your insoles might be too big, but that was so nice to offer!!! Thank you.

Tomorrow is the MRI to see if it's really fractured. Fingers crossed. I did go swimming tonight and although it was a bit twingy when I pushed off the walls, it wasn't bad at all.

Fingers crossed!

And also great to know that many people have walked (or are planning to walk) the run portion. I think I'll keep training and hopefully be able to complete the event!

This is the best discussion forum-- everyone is so encouraging and thoughtful!

Sarah