In short, the doctor doesn't know, and I am going to see a specialist. I did have to have some X-rays on my right foot, and I got to see quite a bit. I need to learn more about the operations I went through when I was young. My right foot looks like no other. Things have been fused, the shape is all odd.
What I learned today though is the bones have suffered some degeneration. This is caused by the wear and tear I have gone through all my life. As usual I have stumped the doctor as to how I am able to run. He doesn't get it, and he doesn't want to be the one to tell me I can't run.
His advice today was to run when I feel good, and to not run when I don't feel good. Not the best way to train for a marathon. I think though my marathon days may be coming to an end. You don't know how hard that is for me to say, especially if you know all I have wanted to accomplish.
Time is catching up, and I have to figure out what I need to do to keep running. In the meantime I will see the specialist and hear what he has to say.
Charlie
2 comments:
There is so much more to running than marathons, Charlie. Hang in there, but I think the distance is a lot of wear and tear on your body and what you've already done with what you've been given is amazing. Be proud of yourself ! Kim
There is more to running than marathons Kim. I agree 100%. I have limited the marathons I do mostly because I know it is hard on the body. I think the 1/2 marathon is a much better distance. Every other year though I challenge myself to the longer distance.
Very proud of what I have accomplished!
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