Penny

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Location:

Sydney,Australia

Member Since:

Oct 24, 2012

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

PRs

10K: 42:07 (NYC Runs Roosevelt Island Hot Chocolate, December 2012)

Half Marathon: 1:30:23 (Philadelphia RnR Half Marathon, Sept 2013)

Marathon: 3:17:13 (New Jersey Marathon, May 5, 2013)

Short-Term Running Goals:

~~1:30 half marathon, Summer 2013~~

~~sub-3:30 marathon (my first) Spring 2013~~

sub 3:15 marathon, Fall 2013

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run long. Get fast. Stay injury free.

Personal:

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Mizuno Inspire 8s Lifetime Miles:						377.00
Brooks Pure Cadence Lifetime Miles:						40.00
Mizuno Inspire 9s Lifetime Miles:						398.10
Black Mizuno Inspire 9s Lifetime Miles:						432.20
Yellow Mizuno Wave Rider 15s Lifetime Miles:						490.50
Brooks Pure Cadence 2 Lifetime Miles:						218.82
Red Mizuno Wave Rider Lifetime Miles:						403.00
Blue Mizuno Inspires Lifetime Miles:						405.00
Blue Mizuno Inspires 2 Lifetime Miles:						300.00
Red Mizuno Wave Riders 2 Lifetime Miles:						252.00
Black Brooks Pure Cadence Lifetime Miles:						29.00
Mizuno Inspire 12s Lifetime Miles:						69.00
Mizuno Inspire 12s Coral Lifetime Miles:						32.00

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

Results are in. I have a femoral neck stress reaction. Precursor to a stress fracture. I was right to stay off it, as these things easily go from bad (4 more weeks no running) to terrible (5 months no running).

As it is I can walk, no crutches (which would've been HORRIBLE in NYC). I can do any cardio/weights that dont cause pain.

I am also having a bone density test to ensure my diet and/or my 10 years of on/off smoking are the culprits. Yes, yes, I was a smoker [ducks for cover].

So all in all, this is much better than I originally expected. A little bit sucky to miss Philadelphia marathon, but I can definitely plan for a real Spring marathon in 2014, rather than a spring marathon of the real Housewives of New Jersey + chocolate.

XT plan starts tomorrow. Yippee!

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Jake K on Thu, Oct 03, 2013 at 14:55:37 from 67.177.11.154

Probably the best case of all the possible awful scenarios. And you know the problem, so no more having to worry "what's the matter with me?".

It will heal... probably stronger.

From allie on Thu, Oct 03, 2013 at 14:58:32 from 97.126.215.90

it's always nice to get a firm diagnosis so you can move forward with treatment/healing. glad to hear it's not a fracture.

i know it's hard to have to miss a race you were planning on, but i like that you are looking ahead and making plans for 2014. it gives you something to focus on and will help you stay motivated through the cross training.

best of luck as you heal and focus on other forms of exercise for a bit. it's an opportunity to build strength in other areas. i did a ton of cycling a few summers ago when i was out with a SF. while i had to work back up to the mileage and the running-specific fitness, it all came back quickly and i felt stronger and more conditioned than before the injury.

From Penny on Thu, Oct 03, 2013 at 14:58:44 from 38.121.175.69

Definitely. Im actually really pleased. FNSFs are terrible, and take such a long time to heal. The doctor said that, in addition to this week, I would likely only need another 4 weeks off running. That is not bad at all. I have access to a pool for pool running, and a gym for cardio machines and weights. All in all, I have it a lot better than a lot of people so. Its good to just finally have an answer!

From RileyCook on Wed, Oct 09, 2013 at 16:49:53 from 132.3.57.79

Glad to hear it wasn't a fracture. I wish you well in your recovery.

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