6.2 miles….I just may be crazy.
So my wound completely healed up after the second surgery, but my PT is having a hard time getting rid of the scar tissue. Because of this, or perhaps just in addition to this, I have developed tendinitis. I am usually ok if I don’t wear anything with a back on it, but I’m still having problems with swelling (although the swelling has really stayed confined to the area around my scar tissue, and that little knobby bone on the outside of my ankle).
My surgeon says that for now I’m better off pushing through the pain of the tendinitis in order to keep progressing with my muscle strength and flexibility. I have a high pain tolerance, so I really don’t mind this, however I am looking for some advice. I have been walking 2-4 miles every other day in preparation of walking a 10k on June 12th. I have always been an active person, but I have never been a part of such an event - even before my injury. I REALLY want to finish in under 2 hours (a time that would have been almost laughably easy pre-rupture). I’m looking for any advice I can get on how to make sure I am ready for the big day. I plan to ice the night before and stretch really well in the morning. I have been taking NSAIDS after I walk for pain and swelling, but is it worth it to take them before? Also- would it be helpful to ice or heat the morning of the ‘race’. I plan on asking my PT these same questions, but I am looking for advice from those who have ‘been there- done that’.
Also- has anyone else experiences a problem of lowered expectations from those around you. I am frustrated with people giving me ‘permission to fail’ just because of my injury. It’s much harder to push through to a goal when everyone else is okay with you failing. It has given me a great new perspective as a teacher.
Deanne (aka DREAMS)
