So, last Sunday I left you with the news that my knee was hurting like crazy and that I was hoping for a magical cure. SO… I got lucky and got an appointment with my doctor Monday afternoon. Turns out that I injured my ilial tibia band or IT Band. The answer was (not shocking) R.I.C.E. rest, ice, compression and elevation. He didn’t say no race but that I would be able to choose based on how I feel. Ugh. Today, a week later, I can in fact walk. However, there is no running. It still hurts but isn’t death defying now, an improvement. However, we have cancelled our participation in the Castlewood 8 Hour. Boo! But, it isn’t worth being lame. I am not permanently damaged. I don’t need surgery or any kind of massive physical therapy. I am in need of listening to my body and rice – the rest, ice, compression, elevation. We will race again someday. Maybe we will focus on biking?! Meanwhile, I will listen to my body and get better! So… here are the snaps for my 365… at least I can still take some shots!
Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 #308
Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 #307
Monday November 21st, 2011 #306
Yep, this is the injured leg. Doesn’t look so bad. The doctor gave me some awesome gel, Voltaren gel – it is a topical nsaid and I am rubbing it in 4 times a day. This was the first rubbing. I don’t make a good injured person. It hurts and I am prone to fast walking which leads to a painful reminder….
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