Sidelined...dang it!

Well, this is just great. I have an actual injury that may require me to 'rest'. UGH! I am having issues with my left foot. It started after my 8 mile run Saturday. I don't recall any specific 'trauma' while running. I suspect it is related to my bunion flare up, resulting from my spring heels that I started wearing last week at work. Turns out, my feet have shrunk a bit since I wore them last year, because the shoes are loose on my feet now. Consequently, my foot sliding around in them caused my bunion to get aggravated. So during my 8 miler on Saturday, I think I may have unconsciously adjusted my left foot strike to compensate for my bunion issue. It wasn't until Sunday though when I started feeling this discomfort on the outside of my left foot, just in front of the heel.

Of course now I've been studying foot anatomy online (yep, I need to know all),
and I think I have inflammation of the peroneus brevis tendon. I ran last night, but instead of the scheduled 60 minute run, I only ran 30 minutes. DAMN. It wasn't really bothering me too much while running , but I did ice it afterwards. It was a shame I had to cut the run short too because I felt great and it was a nice run in the snow -which I always find peaceful. I just didn't want to risk making the issue worse, so I kept it short and sweet. Better than not at all I guess.

This just - well, it sucks. When I'm walking around in sneakers, I am very 'aware' of the soreness. In my work shoes today (boots with a 2" heel), it feels fine, probably because the weight is off that area. So...I sit at my desk today with my foot elevated, and trying to stay off it as much as possible. I'm supposed to cross train today but I have a meeting tonight so today is officially a rest day.

Tomorrow I meet with my trainer, and our plan was for her to see me run and talk about speedwork. But that's sort of up in the air now. She may be introducing me to a bike workout now instead, and more strength training. I'm supposed to do another 8 miler this weekend too. We shall see. If I do not run between now and then, hopefully I can get it done.

My foot doesn't seem to be swollen, and it's not 'pain' per se. It's just sore - a warning type of sore. I could probably run through it, but then suffer the next day. It does not hurt when I touch the area or press it. Just when I walk a certain way or for a certain period of time.

I plan to do rest, ice etc. and substitute the bike for my next run and if it's still causing me issues next week, I guess I'll have to get it checked out.

If anyone has had this issue before, do share! I had plantar fasciitis years ago, and it took forever to heal. I hear that a lot about foot injuries...so I'm a little concerned!

Thanks for listening to me whine - this is just not the best time for this to be happening! (is it ever though?)