Here we are, 12 weeks post op. Almost six weeks of getting the big thumbs-up from the surgeon and starting to bear weight. To be honest, it feels like forever. Even longer when you add in the weeks between the fall and the surgery date. I point this out because I need the reminder that I have ...
week 8 (20): 12 weeks post op
{recovery} doubt comes in
I know that recovery doubt seems a little dark after yesterday's post, but here we are. My plan was to share "The Plan," complete with full excitement and enthusiasm. I accomplished that, but there is an emotional setback that popped up this week and left me reeling. There will be some whining ...
a look inside my comeback plan
My "Comeback Plan" has been rattling around in my head since the day I broke my leg. I think it's only natural to want to focus on getting back to the normal, even while in the midst of a trauma. After my last appointment, the surgeon cleared me for things like weight-bearing, swimming, ...
week 7 (20): coping with the vacation hangover
Ugh, the vacation hangover. That awful feeling when you return to the real world from vacation and nothing is ever quite the same. I grappled with this condition all week, and only the current three-day weekend seems to be helping. Sunday - Animal Kingdom With the conference over, we ...
things i’m loving on valentine’s day
Happy Valentine's Day! So this isn't my favorite of the days, but I am all about embracing themes and enjoying it! I wore pink and red to physical therapy this morning, and the PTs got a kick out of my festive enthusiasm. In honor of the holiday, here's are the things I'm loving this Valentine's ...
dealing with the dns
DNS, or Did Not Start, is something most runners never wish to encounter. Whether due to illness, injury, or just a change in availability, a DNS can become a huge discouragement to any athlete. After my injury, one of my first thoughts was about all the races I would have to skip. I had ...
