The results are in! I won’t be running anywhere for…awhile. Trust me, I’m devastated. After further instructions to do nothing but rest for at least 4 more weeks followed by lengthy physical therapy, I have resigned myself to doing just that. Well, except for those few minutes I attempted to bargain some “active rest” by way of cycling, but was quickly reminded this type of rest is literal. No exceptions.
Good news: I can walk! Albeit a hobbling “walk”, but a walk nonetheless. Sans crutches. Sans a walker. haHA My medicine cabinet looks like that of a much older, more frail human being and I’m now the proud owner of various compression garments. I also own an assorted collection of massaging tools, as well as something called “Spray and Stretch” which turned out to be a very cold spray-on analgesic. Not convinced on this one yet.
In contemplating the future of my running habits (perhaps I’m a little too dramatic), I believe it’s important to chart out the many possibilities.
- I can’t run again
- I can run but with some pain.
- I choose to do something else.
As someone who enjoys goals and making plans – here we are. I do think I’d like to explore cycling more. Remember, that was originally going to be my cross training activity. Instead, I ran and ran and ran and never cross trained. Hmmmm maybe that’s the problem. I’m an ‘all or nothing’ kind of goal setter. To my own demise. Fortunately, I work with and know several cyclers so I will talk with them. Living in the founding city of the largest and oldest cycling event ever, it shouldn’t be too hard to get set up if that’s what I want to do.
Problem solved and there wasn’t even a problem!
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I ask you –
Beyond strength training and swimming, what other “sports” could I substitute for running?
What was your last injury?
Tell me your goals for 2022! Walk without pain.
Running on Fumes 
Resting and PT suuuucks! But I dig your idea about cycling. It was my first love before running. This year I want to get in more time on the bike as well.
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Any cycling suggestions? Like…cycle for time or distance?
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Real bike or stationary?
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Real!
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I usually go by mileage on a real bike. I try to plot out a route on my Garmin first to get an idea of the elevation profile. Most of the time I either do endurance or lolly gag and enjoy the scenery, but waaaaay back in the day I did some intervals as well.
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I’m a lolly gag’r for sure haha
Thank you, Christina; you’re an expert at this cycling thing!
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I haven’t found a substitute for running yet. I enjoy it that much. I deal with not being able to run by living in the crappiest running weather town in the United States–at least for 5 months out of the year. The trash weather lets me know that I’m not missing anything outside.
I hurt at least somewhere almost all the time. I get knee tendinitis at least twice a year. Good times.
2022? I feel like it’s going to be a lot like 2020 and 2021 for me. So much potential, but so much of being stuck at home. I’m preparing for disappointment, and looking for positives.
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On a positive note, trash weather for 5 months means it’s not so trashy for 7! Not sure I’m helping you any, but I tried!
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So sorry to hear about your injury! I for one am looking forward to hearing about your experiences of following doctors’ orders to the letter! Just sayin’
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Well … best not hold your breath. But I am trying!
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