It appears that I just have a case of tendonitis probably caused by improper shoes. I did go and buy new shoes but because I have a high arch and run primarily on the outside of my feet I need to have "special" shoes.
Doctor did say as long as I didn't run this week he thinks it should be fine to run on Sunday. If there is more pain then I need to come back for x-rays but based on the lack of swelling and the fact that I wasn't getting shooting pains that it was most likely NOT a stress fracture.
We are going to Eugene today and are going to stop in at a local running store there that does gait analysis from a video they shoot while you are running on a treadmill. From there the figure out the best kind of shoe for you to buy. So I will most likely be plunking down at least 100$ today, but it is worth it if I want to do this half marathon.
On a side note...I officially HATE morning workouts. I was fine after 15 minutes on the eliptical...but the first 15 minutes were HELL!
Off to work...Thank goodness NO kids today!
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Thank goodness for the diagnosis!
Shoes are an investment in your health when you're a runner, at least thats what I tell my hubby when I pay the ridiculous amount I pay for my shoes haha
Sounds like we have opposite feet, I don't run enough on the outsides, I do whats called overpronating. Thats the fancy term for wonky feet, I think!
I for one hope the shoes help a great deal -- I'm more of a morning workout person myself ... for now. We'll see what happens once I start working!
Best of luck with the half marathon!
And thanks for the teaching advice. I had a wonderful student teaching experience, so I know my first year will be very different without my amazing coop in the department office!
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