I was happy! I was running! I was running fast!

That ended on June 11, 2011!

Since then — one month of painful running followed by PT and no running!

Now it’s on to slow short runs…but NO RACING!!!

Everytime I read the newspaper or my e-mails or FACEBOOK, there is mention of a 5K race!!

Summer 5ks are very popular in my area.  There’s several every weekend.  I used run in them.  My hubby is probably happier since we have had more boat time and he doesn’t have to wait around for me.

I am sad!

Wednesday I went to PT and PT guy#1 wants to extend my PT 2 more weeks.  He also wants me to continue stretching, walking and running longer.

So I ran 4 miles yesterday in perfect weather.  The run was mixed with walking but I ran.

Today, I still feel good and went back to my foot doctor.  Since the real pain is gone, he said there’s nothing left to do. (I still wonder if I didn’t go to PT, stretch, not run or play tennis and ice, would the pain still be there???)

He wants me to get orthotics! I pronate and I need arch supports  to put less pressure on my Achilles.  A mere $350!!

So I have to get a letter from my insurance company stating that they will cover it, then make an appt, get measured, get them made and gradually get used to running in them…just 3 months or so!!!

Yeah, right…I have a half marathon in 6 weeks.  Well, that’s out as we know.  I WANT TO TRAIN FOR HALF #4 –that means run pain-free and it’s in 12 weeks…

On a positive note:

I’ve seen 2 good movies this week:

 

I am playing Mah Jongg tonite.

We are going up to Lake George tomorrow for a weekend of boating & relaxing.

Happy Running! Orthotics anyone?