Remember this?

So remember that one time when I registered for a half marathon? Have no fear, folks, it’s still on. There has, however, been a little glitch in the training for said half marathon. This glitch is known as plantar fasciitis.

That’s right, for the past five weeks I have been down for the count when it comes to running….and walking….pretty much any kind of weight bearing activity.

As you can probably imagine, this has greatly impacted my training schedule. Last week was the first week that my foot felt like it could be used again in a normal fashion. I am happy to announce that I am running free of pain once again.

Battling any kind of injury is hard. Battling an injury while in the midst of training for something can be especially devasting. So what’s a gal (or guy) to do when something like that happens? 

1.) Well first off, try not to fret too much. Eh hem, Lebron, get it together dude. It’s gonna be okay.

2.)  Follow the R.I.C.E. method:

In case you need a picture play-by-play….

        A.) REST

        B.) ICE

 

        C.) COMPRESSION

          D.) ELEVATION

 

3.) I know some people aren’t keen on medicating certain things, but I’m an advocate taking anti-inflamatories to limit the swelling, as long as the directions for taking the medication are followed correctly. So what type of med’s are the best?

No, no, no…I’m not talking about THAT kind of medication….although that would work to superficially lessen the pain. The best med’s are Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (Naproxen). 

Following the R.I.C.E. method is the first form of treatment that any physician would recommend. Most of the time this form of treatment works, but there are instances where more medical attention is necessary, e.g, surgery.

The important thing is to give yourself adequate time to heal. The human body is amazing and you’d be surprised what it can do if you just let it do it’s thang.

All in all, it sucks that this injury happened right when I was supposed to begin training for my half. All I can do is suck it up and be extra diligent with my training going forward. Being physically able to perform is essential to most sports, but I feel like the mental component is half the battle when it comes to running especially. That’s what I’m going to be focusing on during the remainder of my training. Hopefully by the end of my training and after the race, this is what I’ll be like…

….except it will have my face….and not a man’s body…?? You get what I’m saying….

I’m alive, and a book review…

WHOA. I know you guys probably thought that I died and/or fell off the face of the earth- but I didn’t. While you’ve all been pining in front of your computers for another one of my amazing, enlightening, life-altering posts (too much?), I’ve been out and about doing my thang at work and home.

I’ll spare you the boring details of my professional life, but I’ll give you all a quick recap of what went on this month.

1.) Annual cousin float trip

2.) Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

3.) A dear friend’s wedding

4.) My college roommate visiting after having been separated for 6 years!!!

6.) Annndd this:

and this:

and this:

and now this:

I’m obsessed. Someone  SERIOUSLY come dump a bucket of ice on my face and pry these books out of my (now freezing cold – because of the ice) fingers. This is book ONE of TEN. I’ve read three in two days. I told you – I have a problem. I haven’t slept, I’ve barely eaten, and all I can think about all day long at work is “Wow, Merit’s such a badass”, “I really love the character development in these books”, “Will Ethan and Merit get together, or won’t they?” SOMEONE MAKE IT STOP!!!!! AHH!!

Okay, in all real seriousness though, these books are super good. Most urban romance/fantasy books can be a little hard for me to stomach – but this series is so different. I actually really like Merit and don’t want to punch her in the “I’m a damsel in distress and can’t think for myself” face.

Anywho, this weekend isn’t full of much. Ryan is out of town fishing (or as I like to call it – his “man-cation”) so Riley and I get the house all to ourselves all weekend. Tomorrow entails some serious pool-time (it’s been CRAZY hot here in the Lou lately – 108 degrees yesterday), and a sushi/Magic Mike girls night out tomorrow night. If there’s anything more that I love than laying out by a pool all day and reading/relaxing, it’s eating sushi and watching half naked men on a gigantic screen with some of my besties.

Have a great weekend!