Thursday, March 10, 2011
Running
I was able, by God's grace, to run the Little Rock half marathon last Sunday with my injury still bothering me...but I finished! Yay! It was just a little slower than what I would like, but there is always next year! I had to run a slower pace because I didn't want to make my hip/muscle injury worse. It was so much fun! I loved being a part of something like that. Hopefully, I can get better and run it again next year...and hopefullly take about 15 minutes off my time! The race was just great! I ran through some streets with some old historic homes that were beautiful, by the State Capitol, by the governor's mansion, through downtown North Little Rock and Little Rock River Market area, and alongside the Arkansas river...it was WONDERFUL!
I went back to the doctor yesterday. The plan now is to rest for the month of March and start physical therapy at the end of the month. I am going to do that for 3-4weeks and see if I am any better. We are still not sure the actual diagnosis, but he thinks it is more than likely a muscle, tendon, or ligament strain from overuse. It feels like a pull/dull achy feeling in the lower abdomen/groin area...it gets better with rest and gets worse when I run. I am so ready to get better, but it is all in God's time. Hopefully after the physical therapy, I can start gradually running short distances again. I am hoping to ride my bike some, if the therapists thinks that will be okay. Mike and I love to ride our road bikes when the weather is nice.
I am a stay at home mother to 4. I am very blessed to have a godly husband who loves the Lord and his family. I welcome the days of much needed grace,the times of sweet victories,and the tears of trials,knowing it is all for God's glory. I want my lifesong to sing to Him,the author and finisher of my faith. Soli Deo Gloria--To the Glory of God alone.
11 Comments:
I'm so glad God gave you the strength and ability to run last week. I know it was a desire of your heart and it sounds like you really enjoyed it. I'll be praying for your rest during March and your long term recovery.
Yay, Kim!!! I know how you love running, so I am super happy that you got to complete this!!
His,
Mrs. U
Thank you! Now, I am working on allowing my body to HEAL!
First, congratulations on finishing your race. What an amazing accomplishment!!! Second, praying for you as you recover, rest and heal.
Way to go Kim!!!! I'm so proud of you for pushing through and running in the Marathon.
The plan you've laid out for recovery sounds great....I'll be praying that each and every day you feel MUCH....MUCH ...better.
Blessings.
Kim~
Yeah!!! congratulations Kim, such a great achievement, especially considering all the injury you have dealt with over the last year or so. So happy to see this update and the pic of you with your medal! :)
Hope you have feeling good lately, Kim.
Hi Kim!!!
I hope you've gotten much better and are able to run again!! My brother and his wife LOVE running (he's a marathoner- crazy!! LOL!!!!) and I know how much they love running, so I am sure you missed it while you were injured!
Praying for you!!
His,
Mrs. U
PS- How is "the wait" going?? Y'all are LID Oct 2006 or around then, right???
Our log in date is Sept 21, 2006...we are not sure if we are going to still go through with it now...so much has changed and happened. Thank you for asking! Pray we will have wisdom on what to do!
I left you a note at my blog forgetting how this works. :) Thanks for checking in with me. It was so nice to see a "blog" notice in my inbox. Hope all is well with you.
Kim, I have read your blog for years and just wanted to check in to see if all is well.
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