It has now been 18 weeks since I have run since stress fracturing my tibia all the way through while running (and finishing) Rocky Raccoon 100.
You know its been awhile since you ran when:
- Your family compliments you on your toe nails, only one is black.
- You can’t remember when you bought your last pair of shoes.
- You wonder if your model of shoe has been discontinued.
- You see an overweight runner going down the street and you mutter to yourself, “show-off”
- Nerve endings in your feet are coming to life for the first time in 8 years.
- You have gained ten pounds but have been eating half as much as usual.
- You no longer have reoccurring dreams about showing up for races late.
- You discover that you have three grand children
- Your grandson can run faster than you…in his walker
- You start referring to yourself as a former runner
On the bright side, things are progressing. The fracture was nearly complete through the entire bone. I now have a bone stimulator machine that seems to be helping. I can now do short walks nearly pain free.
Davy,
Loved the humor in this post and good to hear that things are progressing. I hope you’re able to get out on the trails soon!!
Keep at it, Davy. It’s no fun out here puking all by myself!
Glad to hear you’re making progress. Can’t wait to read more reports about your running adventures!
Hi Davy, I’ve been a long time reader of this blog and your experiences have motivated me as I prepare for my first Ultra in late July (Resurrection Pass 50 on the Kenai Peninsula in AK).
I happened to be in Utah last summer and was standing at the starting line for the Timp Half Marathon. While waiting, you passed right in front of me and I felt like yelling out, “Davy Crockett!”, but alas, I wasn’t totally sure it was you and I didn’t want to interfere with your Sogonapmit performance.
Please know that although you are down for a period of time, your documented ultra marathoning experiences are helping to elevate others to better health, fitness, and quality of life. Your attitude through this time of injury trial is admirable. I sure wish you the best of recoveries and a return to the trails! Thanks for making a difference!
Ray
Won’t be long now! Glad to hear you’re healing.