The blasted boot is OFF!!! I've spent my fair share of time in braces and boots, but 7 weeks in that thing, in the middle of a North Carolina summer was NO FUN!!! At this point we are planning on no surgery, physical therapy for the next 4-6 weeks, twice per week, to work on flexibility, ankle strength and getting my foot back in "exercise" shape.
In the meantime, it's a matter of swimming and walking/running in the pool to keep the stress off the ankle. We'll see what the physical therapist has to say. I'm so ready to get moving again. I wanted desperately to swim or SOMETHING while I was in the boot, but he told me absolutely NOT! He wanted me on complete rest, if I wasn't walking to the bathroom, or to the office, I was not to be on the foot.
So I'm in the process of scheduling a PT appointment at the location that just happens to be in my gym. I want them to help me come up with exercises that will help to build cardio while the foot continues to heal. I desperately want to go back to CrossFit, but with the crazy work hours that the beginning of the school year bring, I just don't see how that will be possible for at least the next month or so.
Back on the road, and headed toward a Princess Half Marathon that I entirely plan to OWN this year!
Krista
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog while researching the Disney races. My sister has run the Princess race several times, but 2014 will be my first time. I have followed your story and wish you the best of luck next year!