This is a little more personal of an entry than I usually offer, but I still haven't been able to walk normally, much less run at all, since the first week of January. I want to get back to running for a variety of reasons, but I'm wondering when this will happen. I have an MRI scheduled tomorrow and my ortho raised the specter of surgery to repair a herniated disk. With some brief research on some trusted medical sites, it looks like my symptoms make me a prime candidate for a diskectomy. I've had chronic back pain since an injury in high school, and have hoped to avoid surgery.
My advice, if anyone is interested, is to remember that in a sense each run is a gift to be appreciated and savored. I'd give anything even for one of those runs where you feel like you've got nothing in the tank, just to be running!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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2 comments:
Mike,
Very sorry to hear about your situation. I hope your MRI brought good news, not bad. I know running and fitness have become a very important part of my life now. I know it would be tough for me to not be able to do that. It is my keel.
I hope which ever way it goes for you, I wish you the best and the strength to continue running.
For what it is worth, I hope this is inspiration.
http://stronglifts.com/what-would-you-do-if-this-happened-to-you/
Best wishes,
Rick
I appreciate the kind words, and the link, as it is inspirational!
I do have a herniated disk, but need to see a specialist to decide together on a treatment. I'm planning on this being a break from running, and not the end. I recall watching the Badwater video, Running on the Sun, where the guy who was injured disarming a land mine finished the Badwater ultramarathon. For some reason, that helps me believe that I can come back from a much less severe setback.
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