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Micah Ward

Left foot...4th metatarsal...3rd time in 16 months. Mad

This can't be happening again. Sad

And this cancels the trip to Quantico. I won't get to go now until sometime next year. So it is back to the doctor and try to figure out the cause and do something about it.
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Dan · Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2002 2:57 pm Post subject:

You're kidding? Sad

Is this the same foot each time? Have they done any sort of a bone density scan?

Dan

Conway · Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2002 3:12 pm Post subject:

I'm with Dan ... Time to figure out the underlying problem !!! Sad

... Sorry bout that Micah ...

Conway

Micah Ward · Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2002 3:17 pm Post subject:

Yep, same foot. I did have a bone density done and they said it looked ok. So we start again and keep looking.
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Paul · Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2002 3:52 pm Post subject:

Unbelieveable bad run of luck. A complete bummer!! Crying or Very sad

I know that the physical portion of the Quantico trip was an important segment. What does this do for your promotion?? Was your promotion dependant upon making it to Quantico on this go around??

Rehabbing is so tedious!! We'll all be supporting you on this. You can be sure!! Thumbs Up

Paul

Dan · Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2002 4:30 pm Post subject:

Micah, if it makes you feel any better, I'll appoint you the Team Run-Down Honorary Captain. Surprised

Dan

Micah Ward · Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2002 5:53 am Post subject:

Honorary Captain? I might like that. Very Happy

As for the promotion, it is set. It was independant from the Quantico trip. And actually this postponment is better for me as far as getting settled into my new position and training my replacement for the position I just left. It will all work out. Thumbs Up

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Distance_Guru · Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2002 12:34 pm Post subject:

Hang in thier MW. I feel for you, injuries stink and to have a recurring injury stinks worse. Good luck with the new position. And while your rehabbing you can take out and pent up energy by whipping your replacement into shape.
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Micah Ward · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2002 10:49 am Post subject:

Been out of town for a couple of days so here is the doctor's update. He too, is concerned about the recurring nature of this thing. So he has told me to graaaaaaaaaaaaaadually build up to 3 runs of 30 minutes each per week and not to go over that for 6 months. I am taking calcium supplements and he wants to give the bone plenty of time to rebuild density.

So now I am on the rehab trail until April 2003.
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Conway · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2002 10:59 am Post subject:

Hey ... I can do that work out .... Then in April I can start training for the sprints just like Mo ... Cool .... It's me & you Micah !!!!

Conway

Paul · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2002 11:31 am Post subject:

Does this mean it's still broke but you can train on it?? What about walking on your alternate days?? This also means that you're going to have to get serious about getting your weight down where you want it, especially with all the holidays coming up.

Supplements: You need to get something with magnesium in it and boron, too. Check out Swanson's Vitamins online and take a look at Bone Building Formula with Boron and Bone Essentials. They are running some great sales this month. Also, a supplement that I have discovered helps quite a bit is Natrol's Flexanew. It is a natural cox-2 inhibiter with Glucosamine, Chondroitin and Calcium. It's on sale too.

http://www.swansonsvitamins.com/

Just type those into the keyword section. You can check on the ingredients list. For an extra 95 cents you get priority shipping. I've had nothing but good luck with them. They even send you an email confirmation.

This past week I have started running myself. I have been putting in up to 2.5 to 2.75 miles every other day, in sections of 400m to 1100m. Also walking on alternate days and lifting 3 times a week. And I'm still measuring different courses with my Rolotape!!

Good luck, thanks for the update!!

Paul

Micah Ward · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2002 12:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the tips. In about 2 weeks or so I will start walking and after 2 weeks of that I will start adding in the running in very tiny increments. Once I am up to running three days I will add a fourth day of just walking. And yes, I have to lose weight. No alternative.
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Distance_Guru · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2002 3:00 pm Post subject:

I'd have to say that I think everything Paul just said sounds good. Although if there is a chink in my armor of guruness it's supplements Wink

. MW good luck with the rehab, I think if you come back slow enough, stay on soft surfaces, and avoid wearing dress shoes while running ultramarathons run exclusively on cement you should be okay.

Paul it's good to hear your back running agian. Your program looks both solid and well balanced. Just remeber when coming back from injuries there are often set backs, remeber to be patient and that it's better to be too conservative than too aggressive.
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