It's the end of August, and I haven't posted about running since July 28, when I waxed a little too enthusiastically about it.
That's because the last time I ran was July 31, when, about half way to Takoma Park after work, my right foot began to hurt. Of course (like an idiot), I kept going, thinking perhaps it would work itself out. It just got worse.
The pain was in the top of my foot in front of the ankle, toward the little toe side. Cuboid bone stress fracture, perhaps. I don't know, but it was very painful for several weeks, when I walked. Standing was OK, and yoga was generally pain free, but something about the walking motion triggered sharp pain.
I limped around for a few weeks. It gradually got better, and I found that with my trail hiking shoes I could walk without much sensation in it.
Just a couple of days ago, I went a whole day without it bothering me at all, and I'm pleased that it has healed. I'm going to wait another week or two before starting, very gradually, to introduce a little very light jogging. Perhaps I'll be able to run again this fall. But I'll be alert for the first twinge of a repeat, and this time I won't be thick headed and try to push through it.
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