I have one pair of casual shoes, the seams are coming apart. I have 2 pairs of church shoes, 1 black, one brown. I have 2 pairs of sandals. And 4 pairs of running shoes. Now my addiction is not the running shoes, though I do prefer them to all the above, but the running itself. I love running. On an especially busy Saturday morning last month, in which I made time for an 11 mile run, Phil teased me that when the Second Coming arrives I will reply, "Just a minute, I've got to go for a run, then I'll be right there." To which I replied, "And the Lord would say, 'That's fine, I know you'll be happier that way.'" (They both know me pretty well.)
After that comment I shouldn't be surprised at my current status on the injured list. I've run through sprained ankles and many other ailments, but right now my TOES are keeping me from running. Yes, my toes! After a mile or two I get a sharp, throbbing pain in my toes. It's weird. For a while I kept running and just endured the pain, but I've been afraid I'm doing something permanent so I've been walking for the last few days. No offense to you walkers out there, I think it's great, but it's not my sport and I feel like fish out of water. And I'm embarrassed to report what a rotten mood I've been in the past couple of days. You'd think something was terribly wrong with me, but it's affected my physical, mental and social well-being.
On my walk this morning I had to notice a couple funny things about myself. I scowl at runners when I'm walking. Well, not really but I couldn't look any of them in the eye and mentally I was scowling as they casually ran past painlessly. I also noticed how competitive I am. Have you ever tried to catch up and pass someone while you're both walking? It's quite hard to do! So, I'm hoping my withdrawl is only temporary and that I'm soon back to wearing out those running shoes. Can I please have my toes back!?!?!?! Ok, I'm done whining. I feel better, kind of.
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3 comments:
lol! that is soo sad, though! come-on little toesies - get well soon!
One of my life long dreams is to love running. I really hope some day to be able to say that. Even in my running days I hated it. Thanks for the motivation and Good job. I know you work really hard. I hate being injured too when I want to run, but cannot.
1st, I love all your shoes.
2nd, I totally admire your ability to run. It is just not a talent of mine. I can do yoga for 4 hours, but I've never run more than 3 1/2 miles. You're impressive.
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