It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
Can they be called RUNfessions if I didn’t run??
Anyway….
1. I runfess…
When I was working in NYC, I did not RUN due to a sore foot, but I did WALK…
I mean it was NYC during the holidays… I wanted to see the decorations…. Did I interfere with the healing of my foot???
Should I have just stayed in my hotel?
2. I runfess…
I did not run one of my favorite (fun) races but I went anyway. I dressed up as if to race and even kept the race shirt.
And yes, I admit, I had serious FOMO.
Anyone else not race but go to cheer on their friends anyway?
3.I runfess…
I was hoping that the podiatrist would see a stress fracture on the xray.
At least then, you rest, it heals and you run again.
But seeing nothing and recommending rest does not make you feel satisfied.
Anyone else ever have one of those frustrating undiagnosed injuries?
4. I runfess…
Even though I was not running and didn’t know when I would run again, I still shopped for running-related items? Not sure why?
Anyone else buy running gear while they were injured?
5.I runfess…
My 2020 goal was 12 half marathons in 12 months. Well, that will not happen…but I’m having a hard time planning my running comeback. (Yes, there will be one).
I may DNS the January Half in NYC but should I also downgrade the February one (in Bermuda) to a 10k or just slog it.
Anyone else impatient when coming back from an injury?
It’s Friday so I’m linking up with Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday Five linkup! Join in! Don’t forget to link back to your hostess and visit some other bloggers.
Happy Running! Anything to runfess this month? Please share.
My First 5K and More... 
Yes you should always buy running stuff ( I am a terrible influence in that area!). It sure is frustrating I agree. We will both have comebacks they just may not happen as quickly as we would like. Hang in there girl!
LikeLike
I’m trying.
LikeLike
NYC during the holidays is just SO beautiful!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is.
LikeLike
I can totally relate to the undiagnosed injury – completely frustrating! As someone who spent a good chunk of 2018 sidelined or battling injuries, I do urge you to not rush the comeback – patience is key!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have zero patience.
LikeLike
I for one am glad you do not have a sfx, however I totally get how frustrating it is to have whatever’s going on be a mystery. So sorry it is causing you to cancel and potentially pull back on some of your races. Thanks for linking!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is esp if it is a condition that won’t heal.
LikeLike
The answer to most of those questions is only time will tell. 12 halfs was a very ambitious goal,hopefully you hadn’t already signed up for all of them! I am not signed up for a single half in 2020. Wait & see just works a whole lot better for me in general.
LikeLike
I am pretty impulsive as you can tell. If often gets me in trouble. I signed up for 4 of them Jan-April. Yikes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
hopefully whatever is causing you pain will just resolve with rest. But I’m puzzled why no one cn figure it out. Just keep shopping…
LikeLiked by 1 person
I go back to Dr on Jan 3. May need a MRI.
LikeLike
I’m definitely impatient when I’m injured! I’m sorry your mystery injury is lingering. Maybe all the walking didn’t help but I’d probably say it was worth it. There is nothing like NYC around Christmas!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yup. NYC is magical.
LikeLike
I so feel you on 5. I’m still planning on that Half, but will drop to the 10K or even just the lighthouse if needed. We’re going to have fun no matter what. We both should have stayed off our legs than chasing christmas lights, but we didn’t listen. I needed them to de-grinch more than I needed the rest.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too. And of course we will have fun.
LikeLike
I love those NYC shoes! Are they Brooks?
When I had my IT band injury, I continued to still run all the races I registered for ( they were Disney races) and I’m sure it was not a good idea! -M
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes they are Brooks. I’m pretty stubborn so we’ll see about those races.
LikeLike
I hope your foot recovers quickly and you don’t have to downgrade your Bermuda half to a 10K, but at least that’s an option.
Yes, I can be impatient, but I’ve learned that listening to my body gets me back to running regularly the quickest.
Happy New Year!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am very impatient. I ran 6 miles today
LikeLiked by 1 person
Coming back from injury is frustrating (especially when that “injury” doesn’t really have a diagnosis). Hang in there… your attitude is great 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Not sure about that.
LikeLike
Is “impatieneset” a word? Because OMG I am so impatient.
I would have absolutely walked around NYC to see all the lights and decorations, foot be darned. I don’t think I could have missed that.
I would just see how you’re feeling for Bermuda. It’s too soon to make any big decisions.
Are you going to get an MRI or just rest and see what happens?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have an appt on Friday. Hope to get a mri for a real diagnosis. I’m not exactly resting lol. But it’s not worse. Just not better.
LikeLike
I’m sorry you’ve still been dealing with issues with your foot and I know how frustrating it can be when the healing process is so slow. I’m sure your walking in NYC didn’t cause any harm. I hope you’ll be able to run in Bermuda…I have serious FOMO about that one!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Can’t wait for baby pics.
I plan to run in Bermuda. Just not sure how far.
LikeLike