This afternoon was my scheduled orthopedist appointment. Since Sunday’s Mud-Muck-Moose run, I have largely stayed low. This is my last week of undergraduate work, and at this time next week I will have moved out. So I’m doing some core work here and there, and embracing my inner-slacker, something which one person reminded me I was incapable of doing. Witness my dilemma.
The Orthopedist asked me if I wanted a bone-scan or an MRI, to which I responded an MRI, as I have already had X-rays before Boston, and the bone structure was fine. He said to allow this to really quiet down, he advised I use the elliptical, bike, and swim for the next 3-4 weeks. I know this week I am taking entirely off. Just to heal myself spiritually and mentally.
My MRI is scheduled for next Tuesday, May 8. I had a race I was really wanting to do on June 3, but he said it would be a tight bargain. And frankly, I’m sick of playing race and then get hurt, race and then get hurt. Its just not worth it. So I’m anxious to see what kind of soft-tissue damage is done to my tibialis anterior, and what my Ortho suggests after he sees the results.
Okay, back to finals studying. Two exams Thursday, One Friday, and One Monday.