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Spanish Fork,UT, USA

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Jun 11, 2009

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10k-   39:06

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I'm Lily, and I love to do hard things.

 

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Sun, Apr 29, 2012
Total Distance
7.00

I made it 7 miles today. But I am unsure that I can actually count that as running. My calf hurt a lot yesterday after the 5k and the 4 miles I ran afterwards. This morning started out as more of a brisk walk with a limp. Then intervals of running and brisk walking. More walking than anything.

I am so down. I think I need to see the Dr this week to figure out for sure that it is shin splints in my right leg. I am going to take 3 days off and see if that helps alleviate some of the pain and discomfort. I hope Provo City half is still within reach. If it hurts, I can't say that I think it's wise to try and run it.

I'm kind of weepy today over this. But I know if I take time off now, I have a better chance of healing up the problem quicker and UVM half can still be done. I also found a website that said to ice bath dip the leg 10-15 times with a minute break in between each dip. I did that this morning and will do it each day this week. Also I'll ice massage it during the day.

Comments
From Dan on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 11:36:30 from 24.209.83.20

Hope the doc has good news, I am glad I read your day as I'm too impatient when it comes to injury recovery. So chin up and you can rock out the UVM!

From Rachelle on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 12:11:34 from 66.7.127.115

Oh I am sorry Lily. I definitely think taking a couple of days off is probably the right call. Keep ice on it as much as possible and get you a pair of compression sleeves/socks. I am thinking about you. If it is indeed just shin splints and not something worse I am confident you will definitely be okay for UVM.

From Carina on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 12:25:15 from 204.15.86.83

Lily- I am SO sorry, injuries are the worst. I always cry when I get injured. Shin splints are what kept me from running St. Geroge last year!! The good news is that with some PT they were pretty good after a few weeks. Hope the Dr. has some good news!!!!

From Lulu Walls on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 20:05:46 from 166.70.240.95

I am sorry Lily! See a doc for sure for piece of mind at least. Days off aren't a bad idea either even though they suck. You can always bike :)

From Derunzo on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 04:33:46 from 24.218.176.97

Stay positive Lily! Maybe this injury subsides in a couple of days or so.... you never know!

From RAD on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 13:02:27 from 98.202.23.178

why do our bodies not like us sometimes?!? It makes me mad. Sorry Lily, I hope the measures you're taking help heal that calf in no time.

From allie on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 13:54:55 from 97.126.212.167

lily - you are being very smart. i've been in this boat before (exactly one year ago) and i didn't take time off. it got me nowhere. i ended up with a nice pair of crutches because i was stubborn. i like your plan and i hope it clears everything up with your calf. 3 days off is so much better than 3 weeks or months!

i'll hope for the very best for you. :)

From allie on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 13:55:38 from 97.126.212.167

dan - that smile at the end was supposed to be a happy/cheery smile, not a creepy one. :)

that one was supposed to be creepy.

From Lily on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 20:25:38 from 67.199.178.210

Good news so far Rachelle, Carina, Rad,Derunzo, Dan and Allie. I've been icing like a mad hooker on the corner of S. Temple and my shin is already seeming to be healing. I even feel like I can do a short run tomorrow. I am so excited. I think I will be good to go on Saturday. Keep your fingers crossed for me! :)

From Lily on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 20:25:52 from 67.199.178.210

And Lulu. Can't forget you!

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