I went to the doctor today and received the news that I had expected.
Tendinitis.
As my insurance is lacking, I had no choice but to go to my primary care physician. I can hear you all moaning now. But, I will say this, it was one of the best doctor visits I have had in a long time. She took her time and really listened to me. And she never said the two words we runners fear: “stop running.”
The tough thing about tendinitis is that there really isn’t a lot you can do for it. She told me she didn’t think that Marine Corps Marathon was going to happen, but only I can really tell if I am ready to run again. I am going to continue with the cross training and R.I.C.E.ing. Perhaps if I had iced sooner I would have kept the doctor visit away. Then again, this pain seemingly came out of nowhere.
I will say this, it felt much better this morning and I attempted a dread mill run to see how it was. Sadly, it hurt. It has been hurting to walk and high heels are the best shoe right now. So weird right? But it makes sense because it hurts when that tendon is pulled on. I will be grocery shopping in heels, wearing heels to pick up the laundry, high heels cleaning out my car. Pretty soon I’ll be a Desperate Housewife.
Happy Monday! Come back tomorrow for the contingency plan.
have you tried using a heel insert in your shoes? as you know, i'm dealing with a bit of an achilles issue too and this is my second time around with the problem. i used to run with them then stopped after i got orthotics and wonder if that could be why i find myself here again. i've heard they really do make a difference.
Oh geez girl…I know that is not what you wanted to hear. I'm so sorry.
LOL. When I had my foot injury, heels were definitely the most comfortable shoe that I had. I even thought about wearing them to the gym, but I didn't want to be accused of being a couger, so I didn't.
Geez. Atleast you don't have to quit running, right? And heels, ick!
tentonitis takes a long time to heal completely, but you will get better eventually. glad the visit went well
I'm so glad you went to the doc and got a little peace of mind with an actual, certified diagnosis. Now to just stay focused, stay positive and take it one day/step at a time. No matter what you know I am here to support you, to be the shoulder you lean on and the cheerleader that may or may not annoy the hell out of you! Love you boo!!!!
bummer about the tendonitits…I'm just finally over tendonitits in my hamstring. I found that stretching really, really helped. Hope you feel better soon!
Aw, sorry Beth. 🙁 Glad you got some answers, even if it's not great news. Hope to see you running again sooner rather than later.
I know that's not the news you wanted, but at least you have some answers. And plus, it's a great excuse to get some killer heels!
Who said you can't run in heels? I'm doing RICE and getting pretty tired of eating it everyday. I hope you enjoy it more than me.
Sorry about the news Beth! Glad it's not a stress fracture but hate that there may not be the Marine Corp Marathon in your future, I know how hard you've been training! Keep your chin up and I can't wait to hear the contingency plan!
I love, Love, LOVE reading your blog. Sorry about the diagnosis. I have a pretty weak ankle too that I sprained and fracured the tibia of the same leg a couple of years ago. (In a graceful fall leaving a beer joint I might add. Not that the beers had anything to do with it. Stupid stepping stones!!)So far I've warded off the gremlins of the road and haven't had too many problems yet. I will heed your advice and seek a doc if it starts up. Rest, pray and just do what you do!
Sorry to hear that girl! 🙁 Ha when I read the title I thought maybe you were considering a triathlon! I did read where Teri Hatcher just completed one this past weekend.
Just be sure to post pictures of you doing a 20-mile training run in 3-inch heels! 🙂
So sorry about the injury, that really does suck.
Aww, so sorry you have tendonitis, but at least you'll have dead sexy calves from the high heels!
Um, first time B.O.B. Blog reader, but I am pretty sure you may just be the B.O.B. from Caution: Redhead Running? Either way, I am here and plan to stop by more often!
Now, I am pretty sure I have read about some women that run thier 5Ks in high heels. I may have to find the blog and point you toward it! 🙂 Sorry to hear about the pain. Hope it subsides and becomes more manageable.
I hate that for you, but you'll be out there again soon before you know it! It's too bad they don't make all types of shoes in heel form-like Barbie's shoes, remember? She couldn't flatten out her feet from that high heel formation so even her Barbie-at-the-Gym sneakers were heel-formed.
I'm so sorry to hear about that tendinitis! GRRRRRR!
But yay to doctors who don't tell you to stop running. I have a doctor like that – I've stopped going to him! My friend went to a new yoga teacher the other day, she's having a little trouble running and the yoga teacher admonished her, told her she doesn't have the right body for a runner. Double GRR!
oh no, I'm so sorry:(
at least you will be temporarily super stylish!
I am so sorry that you're having the pain but glad you went to the doctor. Can you run a marathon in high heels? Just an idea.
jeez, I totally ALWAYS dress like that when I go to the laundry mat …
make sure you wear those heels WHILE aquajogging … you will be the highlight of Compton
Oh gawd, I had this and although a nightmare, did heal. Take it easy hon. x
be careful if you're gonna go around town sporting heels all the time. you'll have all the men chasing you and that's not good if you can't out-run them. 🙂
best of luck with a speedy recovery!
You spicy thing you! Wear those heels!! On the other note, I'm so sorry you're still in pain. Can't wait to hear your plan though 🙂
Oh man! That totally sucks butt about the marathon… but i have no doubt you'll be back up and running another one in no time.
I'm having a little bit of a scare myself. I've been training for a half marathon and just last week, my right foot started hurting. Like the bone, it seems, on the outside of my foot. I've been resting it and it seems to be slowly feeling better, but it makes me nervous. I'm scared to go out running again because i don't want to make it worse, but i really want to reach my goal. Maybe i should try an easy dread mill and check it out…
big fat bummer!! when I saw your post title I thought hmmm she's taking up triathlons cause I saw on access hollywood (or some equally classy show) last night that she just did a tri. oh and let's not forget has a way better body than me.
anyway. hopefully the continued pampering will help it bounce back and you'll still be able to run mcm!
Ugh, I'm just catching up on your posts now . . . what a bummer about the diagnosis! I had tendonitis in my knee during high school cross country, and it was NO fun.
What if you RAN in high heels? Eh? I bet you could get tons of news coverage if you completed Marine Corps. in stilettos 😉