Cory B. it's official, i'm in...

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It's official, I'm injured. This is very, very frustrating! My training had been going so well over the past few weeks. It's disappointing to know the gains in fitness will now just be slipping away; unused. The overwhelmingly crazy thing about this is that I have no idea when or how this injury happened. One minute I was rolling along nicely; the next I'm limping along. I didn't step on anything, feel a sharp, sudden pain ... nothing.

So by noon yesterday when my left calf was still very sore, it became fairly clear that this wasn't just a cramp as I had originally diagnosed. After long stretches of sitting at my desk, I could hardly walk. I'm still not sure what the issue is but for now I'm calling it a calf strain.

I iced, elevated, and slept in compression socks. It only feels slightly better today. The incredibly frustrating element to the R-I-C-E treatment is the "R"; rest. I know I've got to lay off for this to clear up properly. I also know the Boston Marathon is in less than 80 days. Here I sit ....

about 2 years ago

  • Ariana H.
    Ariana H.
    Ariana H.

    Oh no! I am so sorry Cory! Rest it up, are you going to see a Doctor?

    about 2 years ago • Like

  • Greg B.
    Greg B.
    Greg B.

    Respect the "R"... give it the rest it needs and you will be back before you know it. Take care.

    about 2 years ago • Like

  • Jeff P.
    Jeff P.
    Jeff P.

    you have a good base and good fitness. you can take some time off, rather a week now than miss the race. hang in there. embrace the elliptical.

    about 2 years ago • Like

  • Kristin K.P
    Kristin K.
    Kristin K.

    Hope you feel better soon, Cory. I had a weird calf strain a few weeks ago...I took a few days off and bought a new pair of shoes. That seemed to do the trick. I hope yours heals just as quickly. Maybe you could do some water running in the meantime? I once trained for an ironman run exclusively with water running :) I'll be thinking about you!

    about 2 years ago • Like

  • Alex
    Alex
    Alex

    It's better that you're taking it easy now than really hurting yourself right before the Marathon. Keep you're head up and don't get too down on yourself. I hope that your calf strain gets better soon and you're back on the roads!

    about 2 years ago • Like

  • Ange
    Ange
    Ange

    CORY!!! I just saw this - I'm so sorry!! You can get over this. Just be patient and you'll be back strong in time to get ready for the race. Praying for you!

    about 2 years ago • Like