Oh boy, Rich, when you say COOLER temps, that is serious stuff ! This morning in Tampa, driving in to work 42 degrees on my car thermometer!! BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
I didn't walk or run today. I am trying very hard NOT to push the foot right now and just let my physical therapy have a chance to work its magic. I have to say after 3 days of no running, and 2 days of therapy, the pain is GREATLY reduced ...
My therapist is very pleased with the progress I've made in just 4 visits and frankly, I am shocked at the flexibility I am getting out of this toe ... I am so praying the progress continues ...
I haven't given up hope entirely of running that March 1st marathon ... we will see how it goes for a few more weeks .. I figure if it continues to improve, I can start training in earnest by mid-Nov and still make it ... otherwise, there will be OTHER marathons to run eventually ...
I SIMPLY WILL NOT SAY I HAVE TO GIVE UP RUNNING ALL TOGETHER ....I can't. I won't.
The doctor is hoping for range of motion to 35% with the toe .. the therapist thinks I'm already at 20-25% after 4 visits .. and he is thinking more like 40-50% ... normal is about 65% .. hey if I can get 40%, I will be very happy ...
Its come a long ways already.....pray for me, will ya!?!
I SIMPLY HAVE TO RUN.
Betty