Day 42:
Well, here we are in the middle of winter, just after the holidays, and I am still only running 60 seconds at a time. At my doctors appointment today, my doc expressed concerns about the slow progress. If I am not able to run without pain in the next two weeks, then we might be looking at surgery. Gotta tell ya, I'm a little nervous.
When I first injured my ankle, I had a feeling that I had torn something. Then my doctor said he didn't think that was the case and wanted to try PT first. Here I am after weeks of PT and still not running well. I can't help but wonder if maybe I really did tear something.
Maybe...
Between getting the flu and the holidays, maybe my body just needs more time. Or maybe I just need to work harder and do more. Maybe I haven't pushed myself hard enough to run.
Maybe...
At least my PT finally agreed to get me running on the treadmill during therapy. Now I feel better about trying to run on my own. Maybe this is really a turning point and not a setback. I did say that this time we were going to fix my ankle permanently.
Maybe...
Life is certainly full of maybes. So, instead of wondering and worrying, I will continue to work hard, follow the instructions of my PT and doctor, and get running.
Running later...maybe
Lisa
Monday, January 7, 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Day 36: Resolutions
Day 36:
Resolutions: Have you made yours? Was it to quit some bad habit? To start a good habit? Lose weight?
Resolutions: How long do you think it will last? One week? Two? A month maybe?
I decided a long time ago to quit making resolutions because I couldn't keep them. Then last year I got bullied (by my kids) to make one. So, I did. I resolved to be healthier in 2012. This resolution was kept because I made smaller goals to go with it. Goal: Join an exercise class. Skip the fries a couple of times. Drink more water.
For 2013, I resolve to be disciplined. My goals include running regularly starting at three times a week (PT counts as a run for now), reading the Bible regularly, and making time for two hobbies that often get left out of my schedule.
In 364 days, I hope to be able to say I kept my resolution for 2013 and even met some of my goals. Stayed tuned and I will keep you posted as to how I'm doing.
New year, new start, new run.
Lisa
Resolutions: Have you made yours? Was it to quit some bad habit? To start a good habit? Lose weight?
Resolutions: How long do you think it will last? One week? Two? A month maybe?
I decided a long time ago to quit making resolutions because I couldn't keep them. Then last year I got bullied (by my kids) to make one. So, I did. I resolved to be healthier in 2012. This resolution was kept because I made smaller goals to go with it. Goal: Join an exercise class. Skip the fries a couple of times. Drink more water.
For 2013, I resolve to be disciplined. My goals include running regularly starting at three times a week (PT counts as a run for now), reading the Bible regularly, and making time for two hobbies that often get left out of my schedule.
In 364 days, I hope to be able to say I kept my resolution for 2013 and even met some of my goals. Stayed tuned and I will keep you posted as to how I'm doing.
New year, new start, new run.
Lisa
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