This is a picture of a knee. My knee is hurt. Two weeks ago I ran 18 miles and actually felt good about it. Unfortunately, since then, I haven't been able to run more than half a mile without sharp pain in my right knee. I went today to see an orthopedic surgeon who has now ordered an MRI of my knee. He wiggled my Patella around and didn't like the clicking sound it made. I didn't either for that matter.
Dr. West and I talked about when I might be able to run again. After I tried to convince him that I needed to run 20 miles this weekend in order to prepare for the marathon in April, he kindly reminded me that half a mile is still hurting me even if the MRI gives some answers for the pain. In the end, he gave me a prescription for an anti-inflammatory, a huge knee brace, and a clear answer about the marathon: NO.
It has made me really sad to know that I will not be completing this task and that I will not be running to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. My wonderfully supportive husband assure me that if I want to try again another day, he will support all over again. For now, I will spend a little more time with my kids on Saturday morning and a little less time on the treadmill. That can't be all bad.
13 comments:
wiggled-Patella-clicking...I think I might faint.
Oh no! I'm so sorry, Jana. That's so disappointing to not be able to finish strong after all of your hard work. I still think it's absolutely amazing that you ran 18 miles! I've never been able to run more than 10 without my body hating me. I hope you enjoy your relaxing Saturday this week. :)
i'm SO sad for you....literally in tears. i know this is really hard for you. huge bummer.
I'm soooo sorry. :( But I'm glad the Dr. gave you a definite answer. And I'll be praying that this is the ONLY race you have to miss. (If you ever decide to do walking races I could do that with you! Ha!) Have a good day today. I'll miss you ;)
Jana - Although I know you are terribly disappointed, for me to say I'm sorry that you won't be able to run the 26 mile race would be like saying I'm sorry you can't walk barefoot across 100 yards of burning coals. That said, I believe you have already successfully completed this task because of your committment to it, to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, to Joshua and to the rest of your family. God bless.
That stinks. I hope you can get some answers on what is hurting and that some rest will help the pain to go away.
- Andy P,
Jana--So sorry to hear you don't get to complete this journey this time. I do pray the pain doesn't last. Take care. Love you--Kim
BTW--Luke and Nana will be there from late on April 30-May 5. Luke can hardly wait.
Boo for bad knees. I'm sorry you can't run the marathon...maybe another time once the clicking stops.
i'm going to say it...this sucks.
Jana, I am so very sorry. My love for exercise lets me know a little about the emotional hurt. I do hope the pain goes away very soon. Two guys were running in our neighborhood this morning and still running when I returned home this morning. Now the wind was blowing 90 miles an hour it seemed. I talked to the two guys and they are running in the Nasville marathon, thier first whole marathon. So they can run for you. You are great at everything and I love you so very much. Love, Mom
I'm still impressed with your determination and drive. It sucks that your knee has turned against you, but maybe there are some good Saturday mornings ahead! Plus, I'm pretty sure you are going to try again...it is just your competitive spirit, right? :)
I am so sorry, Jana! I cannot imagine how disappointing this must be. You were doing great running as far as you did...I'm totally impressed!
i found your blog through someone else's and wanted you to know i will be praying for you in this disappointment. i am going to be doing the 1/2 in April with tnt. i will pray for your family as i do it. i trained 2 years ago with them and then got mono and i was so disapointed to not get to do it. i am so impressed with your hard work though.
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