I have only ran once since my last post and my knee pain was present-big time---
Thankful for a least a fun running partner to distract me from myself! We ran about 3 miles and honestly I did not feel so great. It just made me realize that rest does not mean "run once in a while and you will be fine", it really means - take a break and don't run!
I go to the doctor tonight and I am wondering what exactly he will say. He is just my PCP so its not like I will get an MRI or anything like that so I will not be any closer to know what is truly going on below the skin. That being said, I also have an appointment at Rothman Orthopedics but the only appointment I could get is not for a couple weeks. But I am happy I at least have the appointment. It feels like a positive starting point. I am not sure why I didn't do this when I first felt pain. I guess just like any addict, I was in denial. I did not want to accept that something is wrong and that there is a problem. I think I am Finally realizing that this pain/sensation in my knee is sticking around and I need to talk to a professional about what to do (or what not to do)!
So again, I feel unsettled. I want to run! I love the feeling it gives me and it absolutely helps keep me stay in shape. I am so envious of the people running outside and even those on the treadmill at the gym. I look at their healthy knees and scoff at them. I think, they don't know how lucky they are!
I know, I know, this is not the end of the world and overall I AM healthy. I know things could be much, much worse. I have put things into perspective - However, I feel that it is SO frustrating to find that I found something that I love to do and is good for me and now I am not able to do it. It stings to see others around town running, while I sit on the sidelines.
I finally used the elliptical and it wasn't that bad. Kind of boring but so is the treadmill. I did feel good after though so that helped get me out of my funk a little bit. The fact that I at least have an appointment with a Sports-Medicine doc also makes me feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
So, in the meantime Yoga will become a consistent part of my exercise regime as well as ellipting and maybe spinning too. Lots of core and maybe even some weights! I am trying to be exciting about a new routine rather than pine over my old one.
One day at a time, one step at a time. The pavement hasn't seen the last of me. I shall return!!