So…my suspicions were confirmed last night when my doctor’s office finally called with the bone scan results. Yep it’s a stress fracture, most likely happened during my long training runs. Double drats. I went today and got the boot. I’m unclear if I’m supposed to wear it during sleep or just when I’m walking. I guess I should get some better instructions. Anyway, it’s been less than 12 hours and I already hate it. I also don’t know how long I have to wear it, as in weeks, months, forever. I think I’ll call the doctor’s office tomorrow and get some more information.
Meanwhile, Katie barks at it, barks at the plastic bag I wear over it to keep my toes dry in the rain when she wants to go out, and is sad because we can’t go to the park and run around. I’m sad too. But really glad I didn’t have the news before my wonderful weekend!

October 16, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Its a good thing you didnt run your race. Hope things get better soon. Diana
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October 16, 2008 at 10:11 pm
So sorry you have to wear that boot! I’m guessing it will be weeks, not months, though. Hope your local library has a good collection of distractions for the meantime.
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October 16, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Oh those things are sooooo uncomfortable, rest and time, time and rest……only fix for it though
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October 17, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Yeah, I can just see you trying to climb up the dune. Now I feel guilty–your foot probably hurt more than you were saying, while we were hiking, beachwalking, etc!
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October 17, 2008 at 7:01 pm
My foot rarely hurt during the weekend, very occasionally if I stepped on a bigger stone on the beach. And it was a wonderful weekend, so don’t feel guilty. Really, if it had hurt a bunch, I’d have opted for more car trip adventures!
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