tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post3018750678251906857..comments2023-10-20T09:25:36.238-04:00Comments on A side of GRITS: 3 monthsMendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00968363500551483010noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-22068891331883388052008-07-31T12:17:00.000-04:002008-07-31T12:17:00.000-04:00Oh hon, I'm so sorry about the stress fracture. I...Oh hon, I'm so sorry about the stress fracture. It does really sound like that though with the pushing down making it worse. At least you can bike and swim. If it's any consolation, Deena Kastor had to take several months off for a stress fracture, cycling and pool running her way back to winning the Chicago marathon. <BR/><BR/>I love your sexy new picture. You look amazing!!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684236668997938263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-22664835689745218582008-07-29T12:54:00.000-04:002008-07-29T12:54:00.000-04:00So sorry to hear about the stress fracture! If we ...So sorry to hear about the stress fracture! If we lived closer, at least we could comisserate by going to happy hour. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there and heal quickly!sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242610800073587191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-84506945228213771542008-07-26T02:41:00.000-04:002008-07-26T02:41:00.000-04:00OMG, Mendy! I am so sorry your injury will keep yo...OMG, Mendy! I am so sorry your injury will keep you sidelined for so long!!! I would go crazy!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506473191113043504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-62712014227343899442008-07-25T20:57:00.000-04:002008-07-25T20:57:00.000-04:00Mendy you are so cute with your greasy hands. girl...Mendy you are so cute with your greasy hands. girl, I would not even know how to put the chain back on at this point. So mega noob here. I am so sorry with the shins. I am here with you. I had a stress fracture on the tibia that required crutches for a week keeping all weight off. We can still cycle and swim and pool run so we can get through this and hopefully stronger. Hang in there I am you injured bud when it starts getting to ya. I know last stress frature i was hitting the pantry a lot so email me if you get down we can tough it out :-)Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275505112098052230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-47268580622271380982008-07-25T17:36:00.000-04:002008-07-25T17:36:00.000-04:00oh girlfriend, I'm sorry to hear about the stress ...oh girlfriend, I'm sorry to hear about the stress fracture....think long term, you want to be able to get around at my age!! take great care of yourself....Lily on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275939535831908513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-64202833344738965372008-07-24T16:23:00.000-04:002008-07-24T16:23:00.000-04:00I'm really sorry to hear about the stress fracture...I'm really sorry to hear about the stress fracture. Recovering from an injury is never fun. I guess the good news is you should get plenty of work in pool.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-20641289771325364412008-07-24T13:42:00.000-04:002008-07-24T13:42:00.000-04:00On second thought maybe you meant half mary not ha...On second thought maybe you meant half mary not half iron. :)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884188662396799827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-72614736347512587202008-07-24T13:41:00.000-04:002008-07-24T13:41:00.000-04:00that sucks. I had shin splints SUPER bad back in ...that sucks. I had shin splints SUPER bad back in Sept---I was limping for weeks. I skipped the MRI too. I went to PT 3 days a week for ultrasound, ice, massage & electric stimuli, then after 2 weeks I got stretches & walking exercises.<BR/><BR/>she said she'd never felt it shin splints so bad---it felt like a bunch of lumps up my shin--<BR/><BR/>then in Feb/March, I had the stress fractures & torn muscle in the thigh (femur stress fract)---<BR/><BR/>well, if you read FRAYED LACES, you'll know lots of the BIKE built her speed with no running for months!!!<BR/><BR/>Oh & I got my work looking into that SHAPE UP NATION thing----thanks!The 311 Boys Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005274410579263385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-37928014778872383672008-07-24T13:40:00.000-04:002008-07-24T13:40:00.000-04:00Bummer!! Get better soon. If you can't get your m...Bummer!! Get better soon. If you can't get your money back or roll the reg over, just do the bike and swim and drop out on the run. It's a really good workout then and still gives you a feel for the distance.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884188662396799827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-88788808162918463772008-07-24T13:37:00.000-04:002008-07-24T13:37:00.000-04:00Oh geeesshhh!!!! It totally makes sense how the p...Oh geeesshhh!!!! It totally makes sense how the pain kept coming back and back. I am sooo sorry!!! BUT you have a super attitude and I know we can make the time go by super quick. You could probably roll your registration to January...just sayin'.J~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-22113156601580250132008-07-24T12:29:00.000-04:002008-07-24T12:29:00.000-04:00Sorry that you have to take the time off but it so...Sorry that you have to take the time off but it sounds like it has been bothering you for a long time. It will nice to just have it out of your life completely. <BR/><BR/>Good job getting out there on your bike!!Erin Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197419009562556576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-2512869024012131582008-07-24T12:00:00.000-04:002008-07-24T12:00:00.000-04:00WOW! Mendy, that's terrible. Very sorry to hear bu...WOW! Mendy, that's terrible. Very sorry to hear but in the end you will come out the other side stronger and I would imagine that you will have a new found love for running. I remember when I pulled my hip flexor at the get-your-rear-in-gear 1/2 in Januray of 2008.I was scared senseless with the thought of not being able to run. But, some PT and time off REALLY made a huge difference and really made me want to train when I came throug it.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck! I'll be pulling for you. <BR/><BR/>Oh, BTW, I know hte feeling of having to walk away from race cash already spent! yikes....... Hopefully it won't be too bad just watching...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14028325952464803103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-50700822947809538162008-07-24T11:34:00.000-04:002008-07-24T11:34:00.000-04:00That sucks about your shin pain, especially since ...That sucks about your shin pain, especially since it may be a stress fracture! Ugh.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-83386165514891175842008-07-24T10:30:00.000-04:002008-07-24T10:30:00.000-04:00Ouch - hope you're feeling better soon. Shin splin...Ouch - hope you're feeling better soon. Shin splint pain is the worst, and it sounds like you've moved way beyond that. Take care of yourself :)RunnerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07217423305510565454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-82949244405673946262008-07-24T09:53:00.000-04:002008-07-24T09:53:00.000-04:00that totally sucks. Heal quick, though!that totally sucks. Heal quick, though!Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-51581023914382147652008-07-24T08:44:00.000-04:002008-07-24T08:44:00.000-04:00Bummer about the shins :-( At least you found the...Bummer about the shins :-( At least you found the silver lining!! Cycling and swimming more is always fun I say :-)Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-74965837103739422752008-07-24T08:17:00.000-04:002008-07-24T08:17:00.000-04:00Dang. That sucks a big monkey. Good luck recover...Dang. That sucks a big monkey. Good luck recovering...Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-83716375719228316702008-07-24T06:51:00.000-04:002008-07-24T06:51:00.000-04:00Oooohhh Mendy I'm sorry chica :-( But hey look, y...Oooohhh Mendy I'm sorry chica :-( But hey look, you're not alone. Viv and I are going to check the male stripper action (excuse me, sorry David I meant go "grocery shopping") Come join us! Who says being on the sideline can't be fun? ;-) Seriously though, I hope it heals up supa fast. I know how bad it sucks to have to sit out :-(Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-87711049449367648652008-07-24T00:45:00.000-04:002008-07-24T00:45:00.000-04:00As painful as your injury sounds you are just so u...As painful as your injury sounds you are just so upbeat sounding! I ♥ that!!<BR/><BR/>It's a good thing you have a hottie bike boy to help you learn the ins and outs of the bike :DNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918393878624652492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-27121913893347754822008-07-24T00:34:00.000-04:002008-07-24T00:34:00.000-04:00Ouch - hope your stress fracture heals quickly so ...Ouch - hope your stress fracture heals quickly so you'll be back to running soon!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-23098032426824926672008-07-23T22:36:00.000-04:002008-07-23T22:36:00.000-04:00Doh! That really stinks about the stress fracture!...Doh! That really stinks about the stress fracture! Definitely sounds like one. If the pain is confined to one small area. And yes, it is rare to see stress fractures on Xray. Heal up and feel better. I guess you will have many weeks of swim and bike focused training and you will be stronger for thatKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13288243991974155609noreply@blogger.com