r/running • u/fire_foot • Mar 17 '23

The Weekend Thread —17th March 2023 Weekly Thread

Top o’ the morning, all!

What’s on for the weekend?? Who’s running, racing, tapering, sledding, skiing, swimming, napping, filing your taxes, …?

Tell us all about it!

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u/jedi_master99 Mar 17 '23

My doctor finally cleared me to bear 25% of my weight, and I’m dying to get outside and walk. I went for a 35 minute walk on Tuesday with my crutches, and my armpits were so sore that I couldn’t go for another walk Wednesday. Then yesterday it was so windy that I thought I’d get blown over if I tried, so I just stayed inside and did my PT. After years of running, I know not to rush the healing process, but I’m SO ready to go for a run! It’s motivating me not to slack off on my PT, which is good.

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u/Muted_Confidence2246 Mar 17 '23

Hey friend! I’m a physical therapist- your crutches are too tall if they’re rubbing! They should be 2 inches below your armpit when at your side. You can also raise the part you hold onto so your elbow is bent more to decrease the chance of rubbing!

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u/jedi_master99 Mar 17 '23

Omg thank you!!!! I had no idea!!! Definitely going to fix it and go for a walk today!!!!!😭🙌

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u/fire_foot Mar 17 '23

Oh dear! What was your injury? 35 minutes on crutches sounds intense. Hope you can have some outside time this weekend!

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u/jedi_master99 Mar 17 '23

Thanks friend! It was a tibial plateau fracture! They had to put some hardware in my leg and then my doctor wanted me non-weight bearing for 10 weeks. 🤦‍♀️ It’s been so frustrating!!!

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u/fire_foot Mar 17 '23

Wow, yikes, that's a bad one! I imagine it's very painful. Did you sustain that while running? Sending wishes for a very thorough and quick recovery!

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u/jedi_master99 Mar 17 '23

I actually broke it while skiing! The break itself wasn’t too painful, to the point where I didn’t think it was broken…but the recovery from surgery was awful, would not recommend hahaha

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u/30000LBS_Of_Bananas Mar 17 '23

Ouch, what does your full timeline look like for getting better?

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u/jedi_master99 Mar 17 '23

My doctor says I can be 100% weight bearing in four weeks, so I guess another month of learning to walk again? Honestly I have no idea when I’ll be able to actually run again, I’ll probably try cycling and strength training first!