I can already be pretty obsessive during race week…but now there’s this.
Yes that’s my right knee. I had just 3/4 of a mile to go in my long run on Saturday when my toe caught an uneven piece of sidewalk and before I knew I was air borne. I jammed my left shoulder and scraped my right elbow, but my right knee took the brunt of the fall. So I spent the rest of Saturday alternating between icing and hobbling around.
I’m happy to say that while still stiff and sore, I’ve got a lot more mobility today. I’m sure it will continue to loosen up as the week goes on (she says with fingers-crossed). I have just a couple of light runs planned for this week, and one run with a few miles at race pace – but, at this point the work is done.
My main focus this week will be to eat mindfully, get enough sleep and, yes baby the knee. (I will not obsess, I will not obsess, I will not obsess!)
Oh boo Michelle. I hope it looks worse than it feels! Maybe an epsom salt soak will help?
Good suggestion Amy! I’ll give it a shot – thanks 🙂
awww bummer!! I have certainly been there and hey maybe this was just a way to tell you to really take some recovery time 🙂 that’s what I try to tell myself
On no! I’ve done the exact same thing. Take it easy this week and I’m sure you’ll be fine by race day. Good luck!
Ouch!! Yes, try not to obsess. A lot could change in a week. Fingers crossed for you!
Oh ouchie! Take care, my friend. I have faith youll be all healed and good as new come race day. Hang in there.
Ouch! That’s a bummer, for sure. Glad to hear it is loosening up. I’d think you’d be ok for the weekend–fingers crossed!
Ouch is right! Should be ok by race day! Here’s to speedy healing!!
Hope your knee is feeling much better now Michelle!