Comments on: Stressy Shin

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:37:24 +0000

So sorry to hear about this. I always love your perspective, even with hardships that come into your life. You inspire me.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:43:06 +0000

Oh goodness…poor thing, hope that shin heals quickly for you…I know the frustration of training for something only to be injured and not be able to actually participate…mine was 16 weeks ago yesterday…a pelvic stress fracture…I finally am able to run but sadly not in time to finish training for the half on the 23rd just 10 days away..I too am persistent…heal quickly sweetie…blessings and hugs to you…sending you positive healing vibes sweetie

By: Tina@GottaRunNow

Tina@GottaRunNow — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:35:26 +0000

What a shame, but you have a great attitude! I have stood at the start of a marathon after taking some time off for injury wondering if I’d be able to run even one mile and then finished the race without a problem. Heal quickly!

By: Black Knight

Black Knight — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:20:54 +0000

I am very very sorry, I understand very well your feeling.
However I am sure you can manage this period with a solid cross-training.
A big hug and I am glad to see that you never give up.
Best wishes.

By: MNSunshine

MNSunshine — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:51:33 +0000

Always so inspiring to read your blog… your joys, your challenges… your victories and yes, your persistence.
With huge cheers and congratulations and blessings always!

By: Marcia

Marcia — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:24:57 +0000

So sorry to read this Beth! That said, if there’s one quality you need to overcome this, it’s persistence and you’ve got that in spades.
I was in the pool pre-Boston 2010 for 6 weeks with an achilles issue. I ran the race painfree maybe 10 minutes slower than I would have without the setback.
Simulate your runs as best you can in the pool. If I have speedwork, I take off the belt for the intervals (haaard!)
For tempo runs I pick up the pace but wear the belt and so on. I find that if I’m pool running properly (with enough intensity) I’ll feel less fresh on the bike.
You can do this! Wishing you all the best!

By: I Run For Fun

I Run For Fun — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:08:24 +0000

Beth, you are a strong, courageous woman with a positive attittude. I am sending you tons of positive vibes. You can do this. And we may not appreciate this enough, but every step backward will teach you a great deal about yourself and will make you a smarter, better person. I have so much respect and admiration for you, and don’t doubt for a second that you will do what you set your mind to.

By: amy

amy — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:34:35 +0000

hey Beth:

Sorry to hear about your shin….BUT I think you are working the problem brillantly.

You may not think this, but 10 weeks is still a long time. Eight weeks (until you can bike again) is still lot of time. Six weeks (until you can run again) is time.

You have a great base built. You are so strong this year, it is incredible. You have a great attitude and solid mental stuff that will carry you through.

You may not be able to qualify for Kona at your first Ironman, but you will definitely be at the start line and you will definitely, definitely finish it.

Hang in there and hope to see you soon.