Bugger

Went to see the podiatrist at InTraining today. Apparently I've managed to get not just one injury but two - "Plantar Fasciitis" and "Petroneus Brevis Tendonitis" which both sound very exotic (they should be cocktails or geraniums or something) but aren't too bad in comparison to some of the things I read about with similar symptoms! I've got a follow up in two weeks, have to take anti-inflammatories for ten days, ice and stretch every day and (the bit I wasn't too impressed with) I can't run for another five days. Waaaaa. After that however, I can have one run of 30-40 minutes max. Therefore, I'm thinking the west end 5km on the 31st might be the go, although more as a chance to stretch my legs than get a decent time.

I'm thinking postively about this, in that it could be worse - I could have had to take months off. Five days isn't a great deal in the scheme of things and if all goes to plan, I'll be back on track in time for Noosa. For the time being, I don't need orthotics, either! (Huzzah! I don't think my mastercard could take the strain!) Also, the Podiatrist was beautiful (Kent, his name is ;) and having tasty men play with my feet always lifts a girls spirits :)

So, I'm hereby dedicating this week to copious amounts of stretching, pilates, yoga, spin and swimming instead... I'll worry about my kms next week :)