On Tuesday, I was talking with a friend at work about my running and injury. I was explaining to her that I was going to do a test run that afternoon to see how it felt. She asked how it was feeling right then and I gave her one of my usual canned answers, “It’s still attached”. Normally, that would not sound too bad. But in this case another co-worker was in the office with us. He had to have his foot amputated a few years ago because of an accident and had a prosthetic foot.
He never glanced up or made any motion that made me think he was offended or even bothered by it. But it bothered me. I definitely didn’t mean anything by it, but it just goes to show you how quickly I can reply with a sarcastic smart ass response without thinking it through. It probably happens more than I know about and people are just being polite. Either that or they figured I have taken enough abuse over the years for being bald. Either way I need to work on that.
But my answer to the original question, although possibly offensive with the present company, was about the best answer I could come up with. Because it is just still attached. After my run on Tuesday, it felt pretty good. That is until Wednesday when the dull ache and “uncomfortable” feeling came back. It is not painful, but it is just uncomfortable at times. It is very hard to explain.
It felt that way again for most of the day before my second test run/walk. I ended up going 4.25 miles tonight and there was more running than walking this time. I am still trying to take it easy and not do anything stupid. At least nothing more stupid than my usual stupid. It’s a shame when I have to clarify my levels of stupidity.
I stretched a lot after my run and as of now, things feel pretty good. Of course, tomorrow will be a better indicator. Until then, I will just see how it goes and try to keep my foot out of my mouth.
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