Sitting here feeling sorry for myself

[Disneefun]

Two days before Christmas I went out for my run. Came home and my foot was hurting terribly. Got into the doc yesterday and discovered that I have seriously pulled a ligament. Option one is to race, knowing that if I tear it I'll have to have surgery -- and tearing it is a pretty likely outcome. Option 2 is to cancel the trip and forget the half marathon. So this morning I canceled my ressies and I'll be staying home. And that's just sitting with me like crud on toast.

I keep telling myself I've been lucky. I've done a couple of Goofy's, fulls, and other races at Disney and elsewhere and never had to pull out. This is my first pull out for any reason, but it still hurts.

I wish everyone here well, but I'll be home feeling sorry for myself.

 

[bunnyfoo]

I'm sorry to hear you had to pull out of the race You wouldn't have enjoyed the race as much if you were constantly worrying about your foot and whether you could safely finish. FWIW, I think you made the right decision and the Disney races will be around next year

 

[funwalker]

I know the disappointment is painful, much more so than the injury! Take care of your foot and get better.

I do know how you feel - I broke my ankle one year 10-days before a half marathon. When the doctor said no race - I cried.

 

[Steffwalks]

I'm sorry you are hurt. I am really sorry that you won't be going to Disney. I don't blame you for having a pity party. It's only natural. Don't let it last too long though. There will be things you need to do to get well, maybe even some PT. You will need to accept the challenge and go from feeling sorry to racing once again.

I think most of us have had to pull out at one time or another OR we just haven't raced long enough to face it, yet! I have. You will come through this just fine. Just remember to channel all that emotion into recovery!

 

[GBBTomorrow]

I wish I could think of something to say that would make you feel better, but just know that you're doing the right thing and that you're on the receiving end of a lot of good thoughts and good wishes. Hang in there!

 

[cewait]

Just know that I applaud your courage to do the right thing.

Too often folks get obsessed with getting through to the final goal and throw sanity to the wind. It's better to not do something that would foce you to go under the knife than push a bad situation.

 

[Duanerice]

Bummer. I can see why you are not the happiest camper in the world right now. I'd be bummed too.

But, you are doing the right thing. I've raced hurt but ONLY if I know I can't injure myself any further. In this case you WILL injure yourself further so you made the right decision.

Hang in there.
Duane

 

[liznboys]

I'm really sorry. You did the right thing, but I'm sure that was a very hard decision to accept. Best wishes to you!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I am so sorry. This really is sad. Do whatever you must to get better. I'll be putting in the steps thinking of you and hoping your turn will come again soon!

 

[KeenHo]

Sorry about your situation. Since you seem to be a running veteran, you know this is for the best and for your long and short term running future. This past spring I sterss fractured my foot 4 days before a half marathon. It was my "final" training run before the event. I had to DNS, my first ever. I was upset, just as you are. I missed another half in May because I was still in an aircast... life isn't fair sometimes.

Hang in there, get healthy and get back out there! Best of luck and Happy New Year!

Howard

 

[ksoehrlein]

So sorry to hear your news. I'm glad you're doing the right thing, even though I know it stinks. Wishing you a speedy, full recovery.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Sorry to hear about your injury

There is always another WDW race but surgery and the ramifications are a life long issue. Rest and race another day!

 

[Disneefun]

Thanks for the encouraging words everyone. I'm feeling a bit better this morning, but still sad. But, I now think there was a reason this happened. It's not good news, but we got a call last night that DH's father is in the hospital. They don't know what's wrong, but if it's bad at least I won't have to deal with leaving/canceling a trip to Florida at the last minute. That's already done and we're free to go to my in-laws if we have to. And my in-laws don't have to feel bad about missing the trip, b/c they were supposed to go to Fla. to cheer me on. Not that they'd choose the hospital over Fla., but at least they don't have to think about the fun they're missing. So maybe this foot thing was a blessing in disguise. Sort of. Well, it's the most positive thing I can come up with right now, even if it's not terribly positive.

 

[BamaEd1]

Best wishes on your recovery. It sucks, though. I'm sorry.

 

[MouseDogMom]

Good job trying to be positive. Hope there's nothing seriously wrong with your FIL. It does seem that maybe things are working out for the best, but I know it still hurts. We'll be thinking of you (and your family.)

Happy New Year!

Jackie

 

[queen mimi]

You're doing the right thing, even though it's really hard. At least it is helping you deal with an even more serious situation without the stress of whether or not you should cancel the race. Just concentrate on getting better and supporting your husband and in-laws. We'll see you at the next race!

Meg