I had an MRI of my pelvis and low back yesterday and the Ortho. doc saw them today. NOT GOOD! I have a sacral stress fracture and will need 2-3 additional weeks of healing time. I am, actually, somewhat relieved as I now know what is going on and how to correct it. The marathon is out, but perhaps that half-marathon is still possible. The bigger goal is Boston in April.
I have to admit that the last 30 days has been difficult for me. On one hand, I have been able to spend alot of time with my new son, daughter, and helping the wife, but I have not been able to run. My plan was to run lots, but it's not all about my plan. Perhaps, this injury and time off, was God's plan for me. I've had time to think alot about that and it is very ironic that the day before I am to take 30 days off of work, I get injured. The following day, our son is born. Hmmm... Perhaps, I took the ability to run for granted? Perhaps, running was taking too much time away from the family and what is truly important? At any rate, I have a new passion for running and cannot wait. I will take it slow and appreciate each step I take, as the last 6 weeks have been killing me. My wife started back running yesterday and I gotta say, I was jealous! To hear her complain about being sore, etc. I long for those feelings after a long run or a hard track workout. | 