start running again

I’ve been lacks in writing an update because it was terribly emotional for me, but I’ve come to terms with everything and looking towards the future.

My orthopedic doctor called me a week later and told me NO RUNNING—EVER! That my bones were too close together and there was a growth on the top of my foot.
I feel like he’s placing his own feelings regarding running onto me. I won’t be his monkey. I’ve decided to try and find a different doctor who will appreciate my need to run who can give me a second opinion. So until then, and also until 2010, I’m not going to worry about the fact that I can’t run currently.

Had an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon two days ago. He wishes I would just not run altogether, but his personal feelings aside, I was given permission to start pushing myself a little bit at a time.
As long as the pain isn’t unbearable and I run straight lines, no zig zag or sharp corners, he doesn’t see why I can’t start.
So I think my best bet is to start on a treadmill. It’s softer than the street and I can control the speed.

When I started training for my third marathon, I got sick and was ordered to stop all physical activity. Then several months later when I was told I could start slowly training again, I broke my ankle. Now I can barely walk. I was told I should be able to run my May of 2008. So I won’t start panicking until June.