So, if you follow me on twitter you may have noticed some cryptic things about a foot injury. Well, I’m 99% sure I have a stress fracture (I’ve had them before). I am the WORST at being injured so I’ve just been ignoring it and hoping it will go away, and strangely enough, it hasn’t. The pain has been getting worst in the last two weeks and this morning (of course, on our company’s ski day which I’ve been looking forward to for months) I woke up because of my foot throbbing. I think it’s time to throw in the towel and let someone look at it. I’m trying not to think about the half marathon I have coming up at the end of the month, and just focusing on getting into the doctor and seeing what he has to say (and hopefully that can be sometime next week, if any of you have any sway with Philadelphia doctors, let me know…).
BUT, yesterday before I had this grand realization I went for a run. And it was beautiful.
I think I would love living in the mountains. My company is headquartered here (which is why I’m here right now), and in a dream world I’d be working and living out here in a year or two (dream big, right?).
How has the roof not collapsed from all of that snow?!
Above is the mountain I will NOT be skiing on today…
Yeah, I’m pretty sure I’d love living here.
Beyond my foot, this has been a really solid week. We had some great meetings yesterday and I felt like we got a lot done and that I learned a lot from the people I got to speak to. At this point I’ve been with this company for almost 5 months and I finally feel like I know what is going on MOST of the time and I also feel like I know a lot more of my coworkers (which is hard when you work remotely). Of course, it doesn’t hurt when you also have some great bonding sessions like doing ski shots and playing Apples to Apples…
Alright my friends, it’s time for me to take a shower and prepare to be the best ski bunny ever. Make it a great day!
Look at that snow! Amazing, and really gorgeous. Take good care of your foot.
That’s crappy about the stress fracture. I *almost* had one in my femur a little over a year ago (it was only a “reaction” but the dr said I would have fractured it sooner than later had I continued running on it). And that was seriously a huge suck.
Take some time and relax… I hope it will get better before your race!
Wow that looks like such a gorgeous place to run!! And ugh – I am SO sorry about your foot. Fingers crossed that it turns out to be nothing!
Oh no, I hate that you hurt your foot! Those things are so frustrating! Hopefully it will heal quickly so you can get out there again! I am with you, I am supposed to live in a more outdoorsy kind of place. I am tired of living in places that I can’t enjoy nature like I want to. Hopefully one day soon! Feel better my friend!
Madeline – I discovered your blog months ago through Averie, but somehow my Google reader subscription disappeared and this morning it finally occurred to me to pop over and see how you are doing. Sooooo sorry about your foot. I hope things improve fast!
Well I hope your foot gets better soon! Injuries are no bueno. The side of my left foot had been bothering me so I cut back mileage a little bit and thankfully it seems to be alright now. Have a great weekend!
Sorry to hear about your foot! I hope it heals up fast, but I’m glad you’ve been having a great time in the mountains. One of these years, I’d love to live in the mountains. Maybe Durango or something? But I really need to visit Steamboat one of these days to make a more informed decision. I hear it’s a lovely little town!
Dude. Apples to Apples is the best game to play with people to learn about their senses of humor. It can really suck if people are lame though.
Ugh, I’m sorry about your foot! That is never fun and I hope the doctor says you’re good to go. Being a ski bunny vs. overdoing it sounds like a very smart plan – Ivy League if you will! I loveeee Apples to Apples.
Sorry to hear about your injury, it sucks. At least you have those amazing views, that place looks magical
rest that foot up for our big race lady!!!
ugh, I hate foot injuries. Hope the healing mountains help cure it!
xxoo
So very sorry to hear about your injury–you MUST rest it though so you can run again eventually! Looks like beautiful scenery and a great work trip–enjoy your new role as a ski bunny
Oy, feel better. At least you are in a beautiful setting!
Gorgeous pictures. So sorry to hear about your foot. That really sucks. I saw your tweet yesterday and was curious about it. Take care of yourself!!!
Yes, Apples to Apples is the BEST bonding game! It’s up there with Catchphrase. I hope your foot heals quickly- I’ll be sending positive thoughts your way!
Maybe Boots can kiss your boots and make it all better?
Girl. I had no idea. I am sooooo sorry! I have had plenty of stress fractures in h.s. b/c of sports injuries and they are awful. Sooooo painful.
I can see you 100% living in the mountains. That 1st winter pic is just gorgeous!!
aww no! I hope your foot isn’t what you think it is. But if it is, then I hope you have a speedy recovery! I’ve never been to Co., but I think it’s someplace I would really like to. The mountains and scenery are so breathtaking!
Ugh, so sorry about the fracture! I have a half marathon coming up in less than 2 weeks and am getting nervous about and trying to ignore my ankle acting up again. But the problem is not going away!
Beautiful snow pics, I wish I was there. Sounds like a great trip, so jealous and have fun skiing!
I can’t believe it’s been 5 months since you started working there, I feel like it’s been 5 weeks haha.
Very sorry to hear about your foot. I hope the doctor can do something amazing quick… or at least take you quick!
Sorry to hear about your stress fracture – that sucks!
I hope you are able to enjoy your weekend, even with an injury.