Today, I had a follow up appointment with Dr. Milner on my foot. I am beyond annoyed with how my foot is feeling. But, seeing Dr. Milner helps put things into perspective.
When I first saw him on Nov 28, I had almost no range of dorsiflexion in my right foot. I couldn’t walk after I ran because my foot hurt so bad. I was in a really bad place. This was after taking time off of running. I didn’t run at all during October and much of November.
Nearly two months later, I’m still not up and back to normal. But, there is concrete progression. My foot now has a much increased ROM. I ran/walked for 50 mins yesterday and I am still moving around and able to walk. I’m by no means pain-free, but I’m definitely improving. And I have a plan. That’s slowly working. Slowly. Very slowly.
I was told to be patient. Anyone who knows me, knows that’s nearly impossible. I have another appt in a month. He told me he hopes that I’m better enough to call and cancel the appt. I hope so, too. I’m not going to hold my breath. But, I’m hoping.
I have big goals this year. Doc thinks I should be up and running normally in the next month or two. I hope he’s right.
I was told to stay patient and stay the course. We are making progress. Definitely not on my timeline. But, progress is progress.
Tomorrow, I have an appt with Julie Barton of Optimum Wellness. Let’s hope she can work out some of the mess that’s in there.
January 23, 2012 | Categories: Foot Issues, Injuries, Progress | Tags: andy milner, comeback, doctor, flector, foot progress, julie barton, massage therapy, my stupid foot, night splint, orthotics | Leave A Comment »
Welcome! I’m Darlene Nyce and I’ve been a triathlete for about 5 years. Sort of. Right now, I’m a dormant triathlete… through the latter part of 2010 and most of 2011, I was plagued with injuries and illness. I did race some during that time and I’ve been working out fairly consistently, but nothing of great note. I’m still battling lingering foot issues – as everything south of my knees is super tight which has led to issues in my achilles and major plantar fasciitis.
But, crappy feet be damned. 2012 is my comeback year. 2012. Go big or go home. I’m going to attempt my first (and probably only) iron distance triathlon. I am planning to sign up for and do the Beach 2 Battleship Iron Distance triathlon on Saturday, October 20, 2012.
I have a lot of work to do.
This blog is meant to follow my journey. The trials, tribulations, happy moments, good times, struggles, bitching and everything in between. I have been wanting to regularly blog and this provides me the perfect opportunity.
Enjoy!
P.S. I’ve got another blog that has been inactive for the last couple of years. However, I am going to try to resurrect it as well… check it out if you are interested in healthy, clean, delicious eating: Eat 2 Live Well.
January 3, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: 140.6, bike, comeback, run, swim, welcome | Leave A Comment »
