I’ve hurt myself… again. I know, total fail, right? I wanted to run another half mary in the spring, so for now, I just wanted to make running 3 times per week feel comfortable. Around 10 miles per week would be perfect.
Everything was going well until I ran 4 miles a couple weeks ago on an all-gravel and somewhat hilly trail. The area between my big toe and ball of foot was hurting, but it wasn’t bad. I ran through it.
My foot felt better on my 3-mile Tuesday run, but on Wednesday, I couldn’t even walk. I walked 8 minutes on the treadmill (of my attempted 45 minutes), but the pain was too much. I ran Thursday again anyway since it felt better, (another “Doh!”) though I did skip the weekend’s “long” run.
Friday’s Cardio on the Stationary Bike
This week, I had another successful 3 miles Tuesday, but the pain was back again Wednesday. Perhaps I shouldn’t have done that elliptical circuit… Anyway, long story short, I neeeeeeeed to take time off if I’m going to get better. No running. No power walking (for a few days), and no crazy elliptical work either. Just lifting, biking, and pilates.
I think it’s just sesamoiditis (bruising/inflammation of sasamoids), which is explained well in the links below. Basic RICE should fix it (rest, ice, compression, elevation.)
- Cool Running “Foot Pain”
- Livestrong, “Causes of Pain in The Big Toe & Ball of the Foot”
- Colorado Foot Institute, “Sesamoiditis”
So what else am I doing instead of running? Drowning my sorrows in beer n’ pizza, of course. I know – emotional eating isn’t the answer, but man did it taste goooooood!
Now I think I better clean up the diet for a while. And by “for a while,” I mean until Thanksgiving. (Priorities.)
November 17, 2012 at 8:35 am
Ugh, so sorry! Injuries are always a bummer. Taking time off is HARD! Hang in there!
November 17, 2012 at 9:14 am
No more training until AFTER Black Friday. I need my shopping partner to be able to walk all day without complaint! Well, walk at least until we hear the beer calling!
November 17, 2012 at 9:41 am
That suck- sorry to hear about it. Hopefully the RICE method works and you’ll be back healthy in no time!
November 17, 2012 at 11:51 am
Well, good you got a handle on the cause and the cure! I hate when something hurts and I don’t know why or what to do for it.
Good luck and stay off it! Enjoy your pizza and beer… they look great.
November 17, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Bleh. Sorry to hear that you’re hurting… hopefully RICE will fix it. And if not, then I’m sure pizza and beer will help out somewhat
November 17, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Oh no! But it sounds like you’re doing the right thing by giving it a rest now. You’ll be back to it in no time!
November 17, 2012 at 4:02 pm
oh no!!!! so sorry friend. I hope you get better soon. Try swimming! that’ a good one to ease pressure off foot.
November 19, 2012 at 8:05 am
Thanks for the reminder. You’ve inspired me; I’ll hit the pool tomorrow.
November 17, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Rest up, girlie!! Sending healing hugs!
November 19, 2012 at 8:05 am
Aww, thanks! Trust me, I’m pretty good at reasting.
haha
November 17, 2012 at 7:51 pm
The beer will take the pain away
November 17, 2012 at 9:58 pm
I’ve had some issues with my seasmoids in the past. That stinks! Rest up and if it’s not better, I found a just 1 cortizone shot made a huge difference!
November 19, 2012 at 8:05 am
I hate to go see a doc about it, but thanks for sharing. It’s good to know that’s an option.
November 18, 2012 at 9:36 am
I’m sorry to hear that you’re injuried. Hopefully you’re right about what it is and it won’t take but a week of rest for it to heal.
Pizza and Beer is always the right answer.
November 18, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Oh no! I feel your pain, literally – but I finished my half today w my broken foot anyway! 2hr 7min ill take it!!
Xoxo from Florida!!!
November 19, 2012 at 8:04 am
Great job on the race! Take care of that foot, girl. You’ve only got one body!
November 18, 2012 at 6:34 pm
I got a knee injury today
hoping to rest it for a long run next weekend. Hope you’re feeling better!
November 19, 2012 at 8:04 am
Oh no! I hope it’s not too serious.
November 18, 2012 at 11:08 pm
I just found your blog through FF/Instagram. Your blog title caught my eye (beer girl here) and the 1st post I see is all about Sesmoids which my husband is suffering with. Fate…haha. New fan/follower here. Good luck with your injury.
November 19, 2012 at 7:59 am
Woohoo! Thanks for stopping by.
May 15, 2013 at 1:26 am
Found your blog by googling sesamoid. I have currently been suffering since October 2012. I am a nurse and my feet are everything! I just had another flare up but still need to workout! I bought a groupon for a pure barre class but afraid to do this, scared that I might make things worse. You mention you do Pilates when you had the sesamoiditis. Did you wear any extra pads or cushions are your feet? Just wondering! Thanks! – Kelly
May 15, 2013 at 10:05 am
Since the pilates I did was a DVD of simply mat work, I was fine. Barre classes might be tough though since they usually involve quite a bit of standing, much of which is done on the balls of the feet. Hope you start feeling better soon!
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