Posible stress fracture :(

[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.