Its been over a month since Jan. 12,
I'm still not 100% completely healed. I missed 2 runs, UP High and
Cebu Holdings. My plan to try the 42k has gone pfft, I may have to
start at the beginning. This is what happened after Jan. 12
- took a rest for almost two weeks then tried to run at the Cebu City Sports center for 5-10 laps. It was painful run. Bad idea.
- I decided to apply ice for the next week then applied liniment and used elastic bandage. I also bought some ankle supports.
- Unfortunately I was ordered to fly to Manila to attend a meeting. After running at the airport because we were late, the pain got worse.
- After more than a week of using ice, I decided to use hot water. I felt temporary relief aftewards.
- I registered for the Rose Pharmacy Run and SM2SM run. Then I had another 1 day trip to manila.
- On Feb 10, I decided to have hilot sessions. I was kinda desperate, I really want to run at SM. First session – I felt relief but the pain was still there. After the second session, pain is starting to lessen. By Feb 13, I decided to walk/run at Cebu City Sports Center Again. I felt much better but my running form is a bit unbalanced and awkward. I am now a believer of the hilot.
- Ran at SM to SM 12 on Feb 16. Time was 2 hours 13 minutes. It was an awkward slow run, its obvious to everyone I was injured. But I finished the race, thats whats important.
- Just finished Rose Pharmacy run (2-22-14) 5 k @ 50 minutes 40 sec. I was having a harder time with the run, but after the turnabout point, the run was easier. But something bad happened when I took a ride on a PUJ. My toes on my right foot hit the metal support seat, now its throbbing with pain. Yup, I am injured again. I am now taking a rest for the the long weekend. I'm also taking it easy with the runs, I may run once a week. The next interesting run is in June so I have lots of time to train after I am healed.
- Except for the bruised toes, I feel only minimal pain. The problem it that, my right ankle is weak thats why its still awkward for me to run. I also have a limp when my right foot is tired. Oh well, time heals all wounds. I hate being injured.
