After the race I was given crutches, and told to stay off the foot until it was healed. I have a four level house. My husband and wonderful children can't find anything. No, I don't hide things. That is a myth. They. Just. Don't. Look.
By day three, the crutches were in the closet. I had figured out a way to bandage up the blister and wear a shoe so we could still work. The foot wasn't allowed the perfect healing time, but good enough for this operation.
We went on a short trip to see family a week later. That was quite the adventure. I got to see family and friends. My husband went to a concert and hang out with his friends. He got to have his birthday with family, and old friends.
A lot of good happened and some bad. We learn from the bad and keep marching. The best marriage advise I can give is this: never stop talking to each other. Even if you fight, talking and listening is the best way to get through anything. It is only over when someone stops talking.
I started running while I was on vacation. The blister was *mostly* healed. I could feel myself getting out of shape by the day, and that wasn't working for me. My digestive system only works when I run. So I tied my running shoes on and went for it. I was so happy I did. Yes, things hurt a bit. But I felt like I was alive again. I had the mental focus and clarity that only comes with physical exertion.
We got home ten days ago. But life has a way of going very fast this time of year. And Halloween candy has a way of finding it's way into my home. Ugh. I have a love/hate relationship with candy. Okay, that's a lie. I love candy. Thankfully, I now loving running. So I indulge in the good stuff only. Why waste calorie intake on Good n' Plenty? Give me my organic, dark chocolate with sea salt and coffee nibs. And no, I don't share with my kids. And no, I don't feel even slightly guilty.
Today, I did the third round of 1.65 miles in my neighborhood. The doctor said one mile until the foot is healed (6 weeks plus). This is my version of obedience.
I live in the cold north, or Washington State. I also signed up for the "Winter Warrior" group locally. We plan to run every week, even through rain, sleet, and snow. Because we are banana's, that's why. I am going to keep running and earning points. I am just competitive enough to try.
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