My Poor Foot

Lately I have been swimming 3-4 days a week, and running 1-2 days a week. I have been taking it easy on the legs by swimming more since I do not start my training program for a few weeks. However, I have been excited all week because I planned to re-join the Todd's Road Stumblers this week and start increasing my running. The group that I run with is planning on doing 12, but I was planning on 6-9 depending on how I felt. Unfortunately God must have had different plans for me. I was at work last night and I slipped on the pool deck and sprained my foot. :(

As I was falling the first thought in my head was NOOOO!!! I need to be able to run! I sat there holding my foot trying to assess whether or not I thought it was actually injured. In my hopefullness I stood up with some pain and watched horrified as my foot and toes started turning purple. I decided to sit back down. Ice and rest seemed to help but it still hurt throughout the night so I went to the hospital this morning. Nothing was broken, but I sprained the ligaments on the top of my foot. I was given a hideous black velcro boot to wear to keep my foot flat, but I am not sure it does much good. I guess it is better than the slippers I had to wear when I went to the hospital.

I have been praying and praying for a quick recovery so I can get out and run soon. It hasn't even been one day since my accident and I am already thinking about trying to swim tomorrow. (probably a bad idea) It has also made me think about what I would do if I ever really hurt myself and was told I could never run, or swim again. How would I handle it? Would I be able to? Am I too dependent on exercise? I guess I will see over these next few weeks.