Posible stress fracture :(

[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

[salsabike]

Make your doctor give you those insoles, then, or ask him/her to approve/recommend a stiff-soled shoe. Actually, you might even be able to walk in cycling shoes that haven't had the cleats put it--come to think of it. Believe me, you can heal it without the boot. But one thing I didn't do during the healing period was push off the wall. For it to heal you really do have to not flex it. No pushing off with that foot...

[Iris616]

Sarah-
Do you have an update for us? What did the MRI show?

[derosarah]

Hi TE women,

I do have an update, thanks for asking, Iris : it is NOT broken! It is, however, badly bruised and apparently has lots of fluid in and around the area. The Dr said that it would likely take about a month or so to heal up and I should take it easy. He suggested I wear the boot another week or so, and then "see how it feels". I didn't wear the boot yesterday, and although it was a bit sore at the end of the day, it felt alright this morning.

So, yeay! I will be trying to bike on it this week and will see how it goes. I'll probably get on the bike at the gym first, in case it's sore and doesn't really want to work. Then I can head outside and try it out.

Now I just need to get back on the training bandwagon! I still may end up walking the run portion (as I don't plan on trying to run on it for another couple weeks, just to be safe), but that's alright! At least I'm not in the boot (or inserts-- I was totally going that route if it was fractured) and I can still workout!

Thanks again for all your support! Any advice for getting back on the training wagon?? I'm leaning towards a "suck it up and get in the pool, Sarah" as my personal mantra, but I'm open to suggestions for motivation and such.