More cowbell????

So thankful to only have 10 more days of crutches, well kinda. My Ortho doctor wants me to slowly wean off of them, gotta start slow. I finally have been cleared to start biking and swimming. Such exciting news but so scary at the same time. It's crazy to think I have not used my left leg to walk for over 6 weeks now, and now he wants me to put 25% weight on that leg. Aghhhhhh, so scary, I get nervous every time I step down that the horrible pain will return and I will be back to square one. Once I am cleared it's go time, I will have a little over 4 months to train for Boston. I have to be smart this time around and listen to my body and others. I will get back to where I was, I will.

On another note, let's talk about rehabbing. It's an interesting topic to say the least. It's crazy to think that I could run marathons and now I am on a bike trying to regain my muscle on my left leg. It doesn't seem to feel that weak, but I won't really know anything until I try to run again. Biking is ok, I just don't feel the burn I feel with running. I can't clear my head, I can not just go out and get lost like a run let's you. I am thankful for finding a sport I absolutely love. I am thankful for all the good things it has brought me. I hope everyone is able to find a sport or activity that they love. It's an incredible feeling and once you get it, don't let it go! Keep up the hard work and you will reap from all the benefits, just keep moving forward with it. I have noticed that my booty tends to fall asleep on the bike as well. Gotta figure out how to keep it awake... Hmmmmmm

Today, I took my sister to get fitted for some running shoes. Yea yea doesn't sound like that much fun, but it is. It's so fun to see and get someone into a sport you love. My husband is training her to run her first half marathon in the spring and we could not be anymore proud or excited for her. I can't wait to cheer along the sidelines and embarrass her as she passes by. I think we may need a little more cowbell to use along the course, what do you think?

Ok folks, have a great week and happy running!